This podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Howard Wright, a former commercial pilot who transitioned to become a successful business leader as the founder and chairman of Seattle Hospitality Group. Wright shares his unique career trajectory, from obtaining his pilot's license for fun to overseeing thousands of employees across various tourism and hospitality businesses. He discusses the importance of critical thinking, people skills, and leadership in business, emphasizing the role of employee care and stakeholder values over mere financial success. Reflecting on his own experiences, including failures and the impact of economic downturns, Wright offers advice on entrepreneurship, the significance of networking within the Cougs community, and the essentials of effective leadership and communication. The conversation also touches upon the value of a supportive personal relationship and the critical aspect of self-care for leaders.Leave a 5-star review on iTunes or Spotify! Find out more about our community via the CougsFirst! website: https://www.cougsfirst.org/  Want to find all of the CougsFirst! businesses? Checkout our directory https://cougsfirst.org/cougsfirst-businesses/  Connect with us on social media:Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cougsfirst/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cougsfirst/Tweet us: https://twitter.com/CougsFirstLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cougsfirst Checkout our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0dcpwZLRSu7gFOxpVGMlw 

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