Location: United States
Member Since: Feb. 18, 2011

Kristin Widun


Biography

Kristin Widun is a hospitality professional with over 20 years of industry experience. During this span, Kristin has worked in facets of the business at a variety of levels. On the property level, her experiences include reservations, sales, catering, and revenue management. She also worked at the corporate/national level in the capacities of revenue manager, senior training specialist, and a field manager for the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada.
Through her work experience, Kristin uncovered what she believes is the key for hospitality success, leading in the moments that matter and how servant leadership plays a role in this. This is what inspired her to start Lead in the Moment, LLC. At Lead in the Moment, she has coupled her industry expertise with her education and passion to create a forum to teach this to others.
Kristin’s educational background complements her experience. She has a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Servant Leadership Certificate from Gonzaga University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ashland University.

Where to find Kristin Widun online

Website: http://www.leadinthemoment.com
Twitter: leadinthemoment
Blog: http://leadinthemoment.tumblr.com

Books

"Rants, Raves, and Other Random Thoughts..."    by Kristin Widun
Price: $3.99 USD. 13240 words. Published on February 18, 2012. Nonfiction.
Telling your story - isn't that what we are all interested in, regardless of how we choose to do so? I never quite know what or whom may inspire me to write something, it just happens - I get a feeling and start writing. I write about things that interest me, tick me off,make me laugh and things that I hope would be thought provoking.
Hope and Second Chances - Redemption and Servant Leadership    by Kristin Widun
Price: $2.99 USD. 1960 words. Published on September 8, 2011. Nonfiction.
A second chance – how many times have we been given another chance in a job, a relationship, or in our lives? Many people would take a second chance as an opportunity for redemption, making amends for their past behaviors. Is there a true understanding in the reasons for redemption, or do people view it as a way to save a career or their reputation?
Line Level Leadership for Hospitality - Revenue Management    by Kristin Widun
Price: $2.99 USD. 3190 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Nonfiction.
The art of revenue management – sounds scary? Many within the hospitality industry see revenue management as an enigma, something left to a computer system or a revenue manager to figure out. This article will help you take the fear out of revenue management in order to yield huge benefits to your property.
Redefining the Paradigm - Leadership and Imagination    by Kristin Widun
Price: $2.99 USD. 2340 words. Published on July 7, 2011. Nonfiction.
When I envisioned creative people, someone in a position of leadership did not enter my mind. Imagination was the cornerstone of someone who could see beyond a blank canvas and imagine all the possibilities that existed. As human beings, we live in a world that has lost its ability to see the canvas, let alone what could be.
Line Level Leadership for Hospitality - The Customer Experience    by Kristin Widun
Price: $2.99 USD. 2100 words. Published on May 27, 2011. Nonfiction.
The experience the customer encounters at your facility shouldn’t be a mystery. Sure, all organizations should care deeply about customer service, but do they really think about the customer experience? This may lead you to ask, “Isn’t the customer experience the same thing as customer service?”
Line Level Leadership for Hospitality - Technology and First Impressions    by Kristin Widun
Price: $2.99 USD. 1550 words. Published on May 26, 2011. Nonfiction.
Many believe the first impression starts with the guest entering the establishment and encountering the hostess, the bellman, or the front desk clerk. In reality, a guest’s perception of your property begins a long time before they walk through that door. With technology comes a wealth of information that is available to guests anytime they turn on their computer or pick up their phone.
A Winning Combination - Servant Leadership and the Hospitality Industry    by Kristin Widun
Price: $2.99 USD. 2540 words. Published on May 25, 2011. Nonfiction.
The hospitality industry has been challenged with providing a successful service experience for guests. In a world where service is on the decline, industry professionals are searching for new methodologies to improve upon service.

Kristin Widun’s tag cloud

creative leadership    creativity    customer experience    customer service    employee relations    hospitality    hospitality industry    hospitality leadership    hotel industry    hotels    imagination    leadership    leadership development    leadership learning    leadership skills    leadership style    management    management development    management strategy    organization    redemption    resorts    revenue management    revenue manager    servant leadership    service    service culture    service excellence    social media    technology