Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChirag Shah, General Counsel & EVP, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, AHLA Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Chirag discusses how he builds important relationships especially with frequent leadership changes. He talks about lifelong leadership lessons he learned as both a high school attendee and an annual …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Brian Leon, CEO of Choice Hotels Canada interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Brian, a seasoned franchise business leader, has steered Choice Canada's franchise support and business development. Drawing on his family’s legacy in Canadian franchising, Brian's strategic decision…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Azim Saju, CEO, ARK Holdings Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Azim discusses his path from employment lawyer to hotelier, the importance for him of his involvement with associations, and why he prefers to build his relationships over dinner. He shares why he'd …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Dawn Gallagher, President, Crescent Hotels & Resorts interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Dawn shares her career journey from front desk associate to President at Crescent Hotels and Resorts. She reveals strategic career decisions, driven by a growth mindset, hard work and dedication to …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
David Kong, Closing Keynote of HSMAI Intercollegiate Global Conference
David uses his career journey to explain the three phases of leadership, progressing from an individual contributor to a team leader and ultimately evolving into a change-making visionary. He passion…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by David Kong
Lindsey delves into the pivotal moments of her transformative journey at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, highlighting key lessons she's gleaned. She discusses the importance of integrating diverse perspe…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Michelle Jensen Session, Co-Founder, Aquarius Hospitality Solutions, Interviewed by David Kong
Michelle shares her career journey and the personal mantra that guides her. We discuss her general approach to challenges, taking risks, as well as imposter syndrome. She offers networking and commun…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Miraj Patel, President, Wayside Investment Group & 2024-25 AAHOA Chair, Interviewed by David Kong
Miraj shares his career journey, his key learnings, and secrets to his success. We discuss his personal mantra and the best advice he received from his parents. He offers thoughts on effective comm…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Julie Arrowsmith, Former President & CEO, G6 Hospitality, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Julie discusses her style of leadership, the biggest lesson she's learned over the past year, and how it will impact her moving forward. She shares her approach to public speaking, how she overcomes …
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Joel Eisemann, Senior Advisor, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
A highly-respected senior leader, Joel has mentored many of the industry’s top leaders. In this interview, Joel shares what he learned from three pivotal roles in his career as well as how he maxim…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago