Michael Bresler’s remarkable career transition from the hospitality industry to the realm of AI operational excellence is all about leveraging his transferable skills across diverse fields. He shares insightful stories from his early days as a camp counselor and hotel room service to leading innovative AI projects as an independent solutions consultant. Topics include lessons on managing conflicts, understanding intrinsic rewards, embracing failures, and the importance of operational excellence with added insights into Michael’s passion for both for-profit and nonprofit efficiencies.
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00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills
00:24 Meeting Michael Bresler
00:51 Michael's Early Career
03:25 Lessons from Hospitality
10:47 Navigating Challenges in Room Service
16:15 Teamwork and Support in Hospitality
18:25 From Textbook Sales to Real Estate
19:57 Career Shifts and Learning Experiences
22:39 Building a Consulting Practice
23:35 The Importance of Asking 'Why'
27:48 Pursuing Passion and Efficiency
32:56 Final Thoughts and Reflections