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Learning to Earn: LXD as Hospitality’s Profit Engine
Have you ever thought that the heart of every guest’s unforgettable stay beats in our training rooms long before they ever cross the...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 242 min read


Every victory is an invitation
Every victory is an invitation, not a finish line. When success knocks, I stay rooted in gratitude, water tomorrow’s dreams, and keep my...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 231 min read


When L&D Leads: Transforming Brand Strategy into Action
Why L&D Belongs at the Brand Strategy Table 🎯 Brand strategy writes our promise; L&D makes it real. When learning leaders join brand...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 222 min read


Transformation Begins Where Comfort Die
When comfort lulls, I stretch my edges. I welcome new challenges and unearth strengths I never knew I had. In discomfort lies discovery;...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 211 min read


Be the Lighthouse When the Shoreline Moves
When the ground shifts, stand tall and redefine what stability means. Success isn’t a single destination but the courage to chart new...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 181 min read


Heart & Hardware: Blending AI with Empathy for Next-Gen Training
In today’s hyper-connected world, AI can turbocharge our training—but without empathy, it’s just noise. After 25+ years in hospitality...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 182 min read


In Curiosity, We Find Our Becoming
When new doors open, I walk through with curiosity, not expectation. Outcomes are hypotheses, not guarantees. When we replace certainty...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 181 min read


Designing L&D That Speaks the CEO’s Language
What if your L&D programs didn’t just earn polite nods—but delivered hard-nosed business results, straight from 25+ years of designing...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 152 min read


Stones Laid by Stormlight
When storms threaten, I reinforce my inner fortress on two pillars: hope to light the way and perseverance to cement every stone....
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 141 min read


When Life Crescendos, I Choose Silence
When life’s chaos reaches a crescendo—too loud, too fast, too much—I take a breath and step back. I simplify my thoughts, hold on to what...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 71 min read


Sharpen in Stillness, Rise in Chaos
When life throws challenges your way, don’t react—prepare. Take a step back, gather your resources, and sharpen your skills. Preparation...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 71 min read


Designing Learning for Multigenerational Teams
Learning isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially when your team spans four generations. As a senior L&D leader, I’ve seen firsthand how...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 72 min read


Intersectionality in L&D: Going Beyond Surface Inclusion
During one of the service excellence sessions, one of our baristas—a dad away from his six-year-old, still reeling from seasickness and...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 12 min read


Running Learning Like a Business Function
What if your next L&D initiative felt less like a “to-do” and more like a business game-changer? 🎯 Last quarter, I joined an ops huddle...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jul 12 min read


From Onboarding to On-Brand:
How We Build a Learning Culture Guests Can Feel 🌊✨ In luxury hospitality—whether on a yacht, a cruise ship, or a five-star resort—guest...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jun 241 min read


The Softest Word in Business is Doing the Hardest Damage.“Soft skills.”
The phrase rolls off the tongue easily—gentle, vague, polite. But here’s the inconvenient truth: It’s not soft when a leader fails to...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jun 241 min read


The ROI of Elegance: Why Completion Rates Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Let’s be honest—when was the last time a completion rate truly impressed a business leader? “95% of employees finished the training.”...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jun 171 min read


🌎 3 Brutal Leadership Lessons I Learned Coaching Managers Across 3 Continents
I’ve trained and coached leaders in Mumbai’s hustle, Miami’s corporate grind, and the multicultural microcosm of the Maldives. Different...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jun 172 min read


Not All Leaders Are Born. Some Are Built.
And I’ve seen it—again and again. There’s this idea that leadership is something you’re either born with or you’re not. That you’ve got...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jun 172 min read


Unpopular Opinion (that I stand by):
If your training programs only teach people to follow SOPs, you're not preparing them for the job. You're preparing them to freeze the...
Kketan Amarnath Waghmare
Jun 72 min read
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