How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#273: Tony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International – Success is never final

How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Show Notes

How do you keep your team motivated, even when things are going well?

Just ask Marriott President and CEO Tony Capuano. As the guy in charge of the world’s largest hospitality company (10,000 hotels in 143 countries!), he knows a thing or two about success.

But he’s also keenly aware that success is never final. And it’s up to leaders to set the pace and keep raising the bar. So if you want to build a culture that never settles, this is the episode for you!

You’ll also learn:

Three traits he sees in every growing leader

How technology can create more human connection, not less

The time Bill Marriott turned a kitchen mishap into a leadership masterclass

An insight that will fundamentally change how you relate to everyone on your team

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