Maconnais pushes for Premier Crus

Maconnais pushes for Premier Crus (Courtesy Decanter magazine)

Macon is currently the only region of Burgundy without any Premier Crus, and producers in Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Loché, Pouilly-Vinzelles and Saint Véran have been waging a six-year long campaign to get recognition for their best vineyards.

In 2010 they sent a geological study of the terroir of 400ha and 73 individual climats to the National Institute for Appellations (INAO).

The intention is to show the measurable differences between land that should be classified Premier Cru and that of surrounding plots.

Leadership and Tennis Stroke 4: The Inner Game

Leadership and Tennis Stroke 4 – The Inner Game

One of the most influential management books of the seventies was Tim Gallwey’s book The Inner Game of Tennis.

As most people can guess by the title, the “inner game” of tennis is the game that takes place in the mind of the player and is played against barriers such as nervousness, self-doubt, etc.A list of the mental and emotional qualities of some of the best leaders – call it the inner game of leadership can be recognized by the following characteristics:

Leadership and Tennis Stroke 3: People Leadership

Leadership and Tennis Stroke 3 – People Leadership

Great leadership requires a deep understanding of people.

Excellent communication is a vital starting point. But in addition, you need to understand what people need to be successful and motivated in their jobs.

Here is a simple framework that has proven to be one of the most valuable things I have ever learned about leadership.

There are five critical things a person needs from a leader in just about any situation: