We’ve all been in those workplace meetings, the ones that go in circles, drag on too long, or end without any clear decisions. When teams face conflict, big decisions, or strategic planning, leaders often wonder: Should we just handle this ourselves, or bring in a professional facilitator? At The Personnel Perspective, we’ve seen both approaches. And while tackling things internally might seem easier, professional facilitation services Sonoma County often makes the difference between a meeting that drains energy and one that sparks real progress. Let’s break down what it looks like with, and without, a facilitator. Staying Neutral When tough topics come up, neutrality can make or break the conversation: Without a Facilitator When someone inside the company leads a tough conversation, neutrality can get tricky. If the “facilitator” is also a manager or HR rep, people might hold back their real opinions or feel the need to alter what they say. Nobody wa

Afternoon Brief: Wine Labeling Up in the Air

The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is currently taking public comments on a proposed rule about nutritional labeling on alcohol. Sadly, information that a wine lover might actually want to know - residual sugar, and any additives - is not under consideration...

Today's #winebiz news for #wineindustry professionals...  $1.2 Million Spent on Controversial Wine Subsidy Program from January to March After months of silence, the Nova Scotia government finally revealed the total figure spent on a wine subsidy program that caused many of the province’s winemakers to feel sour…

Turning the Tables on Mike Veseth

By Carl Giavanti Mike Veseth (pronounced VEE-seth) is editor of The Wine Economist newsletter and author of more than a dozen books including Wine Wars (2011), Extreme Wine (2013), Money, Taste & Wine: It’s Complicated! (2015),  […]

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2023: Tom Gamble — Embracing and Enhancing Napa Valley’s Biodiversity

By Laurie Wachter   Tom Gamble’s driving passion is to ensure Napa County’s biodiversity endures for generations. His experimental lab is Gamble Family Vineyards, where he’s the third generation to […]

Historic Napa Winery Mayacamas Releases 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Alongside 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage

NAPA VALLEY, September 2022 – Mayacamas, the renowned Napa Valley winery on the slopes of Mount Veeder, announces the release of its 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon and the re-release of its lauded 2008 […]