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Leader As A Host
Join me and my guest Taylor Scott (leadwithhospitality.com), a best-selling author, inspirational keynote speaker, and organizational development consultant. Members of today's workforce—especially millennials and Gen Z—are looking for inspiring environments and work that truly fulfills them.
They admire leaders for the same reasons they love their favorite hotels, resorts, restaurants, or bars: how they make them feel is essential. Scott knows that the most effective leaders approach their roles with heart, emotionally connecting with their team members before attempting to manage them.
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Summary
In this episode of the Soul of Business, Blaine engages with Taylor Scott, a leadership consultant and author, discussing the intersection of hospitality and leadership. Taylor shares his journey from working in the hospitality industry to developing leadership workshops, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and the essence of gracious hospitality in effective leadership. The conversation explores the Aloha spirit and its five virtues that can enhance leadership effectiveness, as well as the significance of creating meaningful connections in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
The essence of gracious hospitality is how you make people feel.
Leadership should be approached as a service to others.
Emotional connection is crucial for inspiring action.
The Aloha spirit embodies compassion, encouragement, kindness, hospitality, and leadership.
Effective leaders prioritize human connection
and emotional intelligence.
Before inspiring others, leaders must first connect with them.
Visibility and networking are key for personal branding.
Leadership development can be rooted in personal experiences and stories.
Creating a welcoming environment is essential for team success.
The journey from hospitality to leadership can be transformative.
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Join me and my guest Taylor Scott (leadwithhospitality.com), a best-selling author, inspirational keynote speaker, and organizational development consultant. Members of today's workforce—especially millennials and Gen Z—are looking for inspiring environments and work that truly fulfills them.
They admire leaders for the same reasons they love their favorite hotels, resorts, restaurants, or bars: how they make them feel is essential. Scott knows that the most effective leaders approach their roles with heart, emotionally connecting with their team members before attempting to manage them.
SHOW NOTES
SPONSORED BY: Power of You!
Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you
Summary
In this episode of the Soul of Business, Blaine engages with Taylor Scott, a leadership consultant and author, discussing the intersection of hospitality and leadership. Taylor shares his journey from working in the hospitality industry to developing leadership workshops, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and the essence of gracious hospitality in effective leadership. The conversation explores the Aloha spirit and its five virtues that can enhance leadership effectiveness, as well as the significance of creating meaningful connections in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
The essence of gracious hospitality is how you make people feel.
Leadership should be approached as a service to others.
Emotional connection is crucial for inspiring action.
The Aloha spirit embodies compassion, encouragement, kindness, hospitality, and leadership.
Effective leaders prioritize human connection
and emotional intelligence.
Before inspiring others, leaders must first connect with them.
Visibility and networking are key for personal branding.
Leadership development can be rooted in personal experiences and stories.
Creating a welcoming environment is essential for team success.
The journey from hospitality to leadership can be transformative.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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