March 2026: Let 2026 Be a Season of Growth

As the season shifts and hotels prepare for peak demand, this is the perfect moment to reset, refocus, and reinvest in learning.

Last year, a hotel leader decided to plant a small vegetable garden behind the hotel. It started as a simple idea. A few raised beds inside a cute fence. Fresh soil. A handful of seeds. At first, it did not look like much. Guests walking by probably did not notice it. Team members were not sure anything would actually grow.

The first few weeks were quiet. No visible change. Just watering, weeding, and tending the soil.

Then small green shoots pushed through.

By mid-season, the garden was thriving. Tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, carrots, and more filled the beds. What began as a modest project became something the entire team felt proud of. Team members checked on the plants between shifts. Leaders used it as a conversation starter about patience, care, and consistency.

The real impact came later. At harvest, the hotel donated fresh vegetables to a local organization serving unhoused neighbors in the community. What grew behind the hotel did more than fill garden beds. It nourished people.

Learning works the same way.

Teams build confidence before they need it most. Leaders see greater consistency in service, smoother operations, and stronger guest recovery.

Creating a culture of learning is not about adding more hours of training. It is about creating the right conditions for growth. That may mean protecting dedicated learning time each week, reviewing engagement insights to identify trends, or linking development goals to measurable outcomes such as guest satisfaction or retention.

Like that garden, growth takes attention and intention. With the right support, what begins quietly can flourish. And when it does, the impact extends beyond individual roles. It strengthens the entire hotel and the community it serves.

ChoiceU.com continues to evolve to support that journey. Teams can grow skills in manageable moments that build toward lasting performance.

As you move into this high demand season, consider what you are planting now. The time you invest in development today will shape the results you see tomorrow.

Strong roots lead to meaningful growth. And meaningful growth has the power to serve far beyond our walls.

Here is to a season of deeper capability, stronger teams, and learning that makes a difference. Happy learning.

Jones Loflin outlines the ALWAYS GROWING program and concepts: Grow, Cultivate, Prune, and Harvest. This foundation sets the foundation for the 12-week video program that can help improve your effectiveness at a leader.