We wanted to show there was another way to build and lead businesses. So Hospitality Mavericks was born. We wanted to gather together the worldβs Mavericks who do things differently from the norm. They are leaders from all walks of life who have shown and proven that there is a better way forward without cashing out on their values; ripping off their people, community and planet. That was over ten years ago. Since then we've worked with and interviewed more than 200 leaders, thinkers and experts on the best way to build a business that makes a positive impact on all stakeholders. We are the home to impactful leaders that KNOW and DO things in a better way. A network for those seeking a different path. So donβt just be like the others! Dare to Be Different β
π§π Maverick Talk ππ§ - Restaurants could be a force for good
LATEST EPISODE
I believe in a different way of building a business, and our latest guest is great example of building a restaurant concept that gives more that it takes.
βCarly Trisk-Grove is the Co-Creator of OPOP (One Plate One Price), a social enterprise restaurant that offers a new model for casual dining.
They are on a mission to find out how restaurants can be run for the benefit of the community they serve.
Carly shares how restaurants can be a catalyst for change in society in three ways: improving health, providing meaningful work and combating loneliness.
Tune in as we discuss having a national restaurant service, self-managed teams, the existential role of restaurants in society β and why everyone needs to work in hospitality for at least six months
Tune in and enjoy.
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MINI UNIVERSITY
I have been observing that the extreme focus on achieving strong growth is back: the widely accepted standard that great companies need to grow their revenues and profits year after year. π
This is dangerous because it pressures us as leaders to sometimes say yes to opportunities that are not good for the business, the employees and in the end the customers as well as shareholders.
π But there is a different way.
There are thousands of private companies that donβt grow much, if at all - and they donβt die either. On the contrary, theyβre often quite healthy.
Quietly, under the radar, some entrepreneurs have for decades rejected the pressure of endless growth to focus on more satisfying business goals.
Goals like being great at what they do, creating a great place to work, providing great customer service, making great contributions to their communities, and finding great ways to lead life.
Remember big and fast does not equal great.
βDanny Meyer the Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group talks about using growth as an engine to build a better and stronger culture - but not at any cost.
So ask yourself - what kind of growth do I want to see to make sure our company has more satisfying business goals that do more than pursue profit?
40 YEARS OF POSITIVE IMPACT
Last week Zingerman's community of businesses celebrated the big 4-0 of being in business, and have for 4 decades been serving the local community of Ann Arbor and beyond with kindness, education and great food. In this article Co-Founder Ari Weinzweig shares his reflections on how they have been building a business that does lot more than building a big bank account, also improving improving the lives of people, communities and mother earth.
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Hospitality Mavericks
by Michael Tingsager
We wanted to show there was another way to build and lead businesses. So Hospitality Mavericks was born. We wanted to gather together the worldβs Mavericks who do things differently from the norm. They are leaders from all walks of life who have shown and proven that there is a better way forward without cashing out on their values; ripping off their people, community and planet. That was over ten years ago. Since then we've worked with and interviewed more than 200 leaders, thinkers and experts on the best way to build a business that makes a positive impact on all stakeholders. We are the home to impactful leaders that KNOW and DO things in a better way. A network for those seeking a different path. So donβt just be like the others! Dare to Be Different β
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