About The Author Dr. Fawaz Al-Malood is a highly accomplished educator and former hotelier. He received academic and professional training in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, and Education Management from prestigious institutions in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, the United States, and South Africa. Dr. Al-Malood has held various leadership positions with companies like The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Starwood, and other corporate organizations. He has also been a tenured professor of hospitality management for 12 years and held several leadership positions including program director, department chair, associate dean, CFO, and Trustee. He is currently a college administrator, author, YouTuber, blogger, and podcaster. He is the Founder of FacultyWorkshop.com, a blog dedicated to sharing successful strategies for teaching, productivity, and professional development for college educators. Dr. Al-Malood holds a doctorate in Education Management from the University of South Africa, an MBA and an MS in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University, a bachelor in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Administration from the University of South Carolina, and a Diploma in Hotel Management from the prestigious Hotel Institute Montreux in Switzerland.