Category: Company Culture
Episode 261 – Sarah Worrell talks about recruitment and retention, developing employees and leading with love
Sarah Worrell is the General Manager at Kentucky Kingdom. Sarah has been with Herschend Entertainment for more than 10 years, getting her start with the company in Denver running human […]
Episode 260 – Djuan Rivers talks about Disney’s evolution, knowing your essence, and saying yes
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Djuan Rivers is the former Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with over 30 years of experience with The Walt Disney […]
Episode 256 – Peter Ricci talks about culture first, embracing crazy ideas and flexible employment
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Peter Ricci, EdD. oversees the Hospitality and Tourism program at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. Peter has worked in […]
Episode 244: Brian Knoebel talks about recreating the past, family first and prioritizing value
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Brian Knoebel is a Co-Owner/Co-Manager of Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA. Brian began his career at Knoebels before he can […]
Episode 234: Winston Fisher talks about thinking outside the lines, not checking the box, and blending digital and physical
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Winston Fisher is the CEO of AREA15, an immersive “content box” in Las Vegas, NV. Winston’s background is in real estate […]
Episode 232: Heather Barnes talks about Improv at Work, safe and inclusive spaces, and shifting culture
Heather Barnes is the Founder and Director of Improv at Work, where she leads workshops to help organizations communicate more effectively through improv. In the attractions industry, this includes leadership, […]
Episode 204 – Josh & Matt talk about creative solutions to common issues, making efficiency visible and finding great guest service anywhere
This week, AttractionPros’ own Matt Heller shared seven key takeaways from his recent theme park road trip. Matt has dubbed this trip as Coaster Nerd Con 2021, where he and […]
Episode 203 – Anna Danau talks about building confidence, acknowledging cultural norms, and training for new environments
Anna Danau is the Managing Director of her own business, Hospitality Intelligence. Anna started her business when she and her husband, Victor, moved to Vietnam in 2015. Hospitality Intelligence was […]
AP Podcast – Episode 127: Janice Jokkel talks about company culture, blended learning and what it was like to fire herself
Janice Jokkel can pivot. When she needed a different way to earn a living, she found the Family Entertainment Center business was just the ticket. Starting small, she grew her […]