Lindsey Brous Gitlin is the owner of Collegetown Bagels in Ithaca, New York, a local institution that has been owned by her family since 1981. She grew up in the family business, helping out at Collegetown Bagels from the age of eight. Lindsey attended Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, where she focused on food and beverage operations. Upon graduation, Lindsey worked for Avero, LLC, a restaurant analytics and software company in New York City, before moving on to join the Boston Consulting Group, where she worked in the retail and telecommunications practice areas. In July 2018, she assumed co-ownership of Collegetown Bagels, which, in addition to its Ithaca locations, also offers catering, wholesale, and retail options.
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How to Make a Tough Call
Classic Lessons in Decision Making From the Ancient World
Thursday, October 24, 2019, 1pm EDT
Event Overview
Two thousand years ago, the Roman statesman Cicero reached the pinnacle of politics. Considered one of ancient Rome’s greatest public speakers, he was also a lawyer, a scholar, and the writer of many poems and books. One of his well-known works was a guide to making tough decisions, in which he laid out not only how to make tough calls but also how to persuade others to buy into your vision.
More than two millennia after Cicero’s death, his words still ring true and can serve as guidance for making tough decisions in today’s environment.
More than two millennia after Cicero’s death, his words still ring true and can serve as guidance for making tough decisions in today’s environment.
What You'll Learn
- Explore five of Cicero’s case studies in a modern context.
- Discuss ways of applying his lessons to today’s world.
- Learn strategies for making tough decisions and getting others to support them.
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Owner, Collegetown Bagels
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