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Mr. Fein

Lewis Fein

CEO, Lewis Fein Communications

Lewis Fein is an analyst and writer about the hotel industry. His insights, gathered during many years of travel and correspondence with hotel executives from a variety of resorts and business destinations, afford Mr. Fein a more iconoclastic approach to discussing the importance of leadership among hoteliers. That approach extends to his work on behalf of Clear Sky Recovery, with its emphasis on customized and compassionate patient care.

Mr. Fein's work on behalf of individual hotels and assorted brands - including, respectively, technology companies, health and wellness consultants, independent retailers, and makers of fashion and lifestyle accessories - gives him a heightened appreciation for the way strong leaders can inspire patrons and staff alike.

A former speechwriter, Mr. Fein understands the importance of language, its nuances and precision, as well as its call to action and summons to greatness. The words are but one part of a twofold basis of leadership, followed by deeds of intelligence and wisdom. Applying those principles in a practical way is an inseparable element of the duties Mr. Fein performs, resulting in favorable media coverage for the companies he represents and the counsel he provides for many executives and entrepreneurs.

A graduate of Brandeis University, with a concentration in Politics and History, Mr. Fein also has a law degree from The Emory University School of Law. He lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles, California.

Mr. Fein can be contacted at 310-746-7771 or feinlewis@gmail.com

Coming up in March 2019...

Human Resources: An Era of Transition

Traditionally, the human resource department administers five key areas within a hotel operation - compliance, compensation and benefits, organizational dynamics, selection and retention, and training and development. However, HR professionals are also presently involved in culture-building activities, as well as implementing new employee on-boarding practices and engagement initiatives. As a result, HR professionals have been elevated to senior leadership status, creating value and profit within their organization. Still, they continue to face some intractable issues, including a shrinking talent pool and the need to recruit top-notch employees who are empowered to provide outstanding customer service. In order to attract top-tier talent, one option is to take advantage of recruitment opportunities offered through colleges and universities, especially if they have a hospitality major. This pool of prospective employees is likely to be better educated and more enthusiastic than walk-in hires. Also, once hired, there could be additional training and development opportunities that stem from an association with a college or university. Continuing education courses, business conferences, seminars and online instruction - all can be a valuable source of employee development opportunities. In addition to meeting recruitment demands in the present, HR professionals must also be forward-thinking, anticipating the skills that will be needed in the future to meet guest expectations. One such skill that is becoming increasingly valued is “resilience”, the ability to “go with the flow” and not become overwhelmed by the disruptive influences  of change and reinvention. In an era of transition—new technologies, expanding markets, consolidation of brands and businesses, and modifications in people's values and lifestyles - the capacity to remain flexible, nimble and resilient is a valuable skill to possess. The March Hotel Business Review will examine some of the strategies that HR professionals are employing to ensure that their hotel operations continue to thrive.

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