Highlights

• A desire to challenge oneself can lead to new opportunities and career growth.

• A strong sense of justice and fairness can shape one's values and actions.

• Leading by example, good communication, and a genuine interest in people are effective leadership skills.

• Humor and empathy can create a positive and productive work environment.

• Gaining perspective and not taking things too seriously can lead to better decision-making.

In this episode of the Travel Leader Podcast, host Rachel Vandenberg interviews Susan Barry, President of Hive Marketing and host of the Top Floor podcast. Susan shares her career journey, from working in restaurants and opening hotels to starting her own marketing business and podcast. She discusses her entrepreneurial spirit, drive for autonomy, and the curiosity that has fueled her career. Susan emphasizes the importance of empathy, humor, and authenticity in leadership and highlights her passion for helping female founders in the hospitality industry. The episode is filled with personal insights and leadership wisdom.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Inspiration for Starting a Podcast

02:37 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Autonomy and the Desire for Control

05:23 A Strong Sense of Justice and Fairness: Guiding Values in Leadership

08:12 Leading by Example: Humor, Empathy, and Genuine Interest in People

10:35 Gaining Perspective and Not Taking Things Too Seriously

16:27 Exploring the Future of Hospitality on the Top Floor Podcast

19:57 Empowering Others: High Expectations and Good Communication

23:20 Leadership Skill: Humor, Empathy, and Genuine Interest in People

26:31 Vision and Ideas: Embracing Curiosity and Exploring New Possibilities

29:46 Final Thoughts and Shameless Self-Promotion

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