Who's that young buck, i hear you ask? ??
I know, I’ve hardly changed—except for the hairline, a few greys, and moving up a couple of fighting weights. Regular Conor McGregor vibes here! ????
Some of my favourite, most fun, and hardest-working times were spent behind the bar. Believe it or not, those days laid some serious foundations for skills I still use today. People wouldn’t guess it, but bar work teaches you real-world leadership in ways you'd never expect. ????
Reflective Listening ??
(Customer shouting) “3 pints of Guinness, mucker!” ??????
(Me) “There ye go, 3 scoops, mucks.”
Time Management ?
(Me ringing the bell) “Right folks, time to drink up there!” ???
Conflict Management ??
(Me jumping over the bar to split up two guys fighting over a lady) “Lads, neither of you has a chance. Sit down or you're out!” ??♂?
Financial Management & Negotiation ??
(Me) “That’ll be £2, mucker.”
(Customer) “I’ve only got £1.50, will that do?”
(Me) “Sure, no bother, so I drank a quarter of his pint.” ??
Risk Management ??
Mopping up the toilets to avoid slips, trips, and falls—mainly to avoid a claim! ????
The bar was all about fun, people, and engagement—and let’s not forget the craic! ?? Plus, a cheeky pint or two on my break, though I should mention that’s not something I practice nowadays! ????
Bar work might seem like just pouring drinks and having a laugh, but those skills? They transfer to the business world in big ways. Time management, conflict resolution, negotiation—it’s all there, just with more Guinness involved! ????
Here’s me in action back in the day, showing off the perfect pour of Guinness.
PS - Why don't you share with me your roles of the past that help you in your today's role?
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