824: Leading with Purpose: Transforming Hospitality for Impact

Checking In with Anthony & Glenn

In this episode of No Vacancy Live, Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri sit down with Dontae Johnson and Jason Batts, hoteliers and co-authors of Impact Hospitality, to explore how purpose-driven leadership is revolutionizing the hospitality industry. Dive into this compelling conversation about intentional decision-making, community impact, and the power of aligning values with action.

Key Takeaways:

• How shifts in values over the past five years are shaping hospitality leadership.
• The unique story of sourcing sustainable toilet paper from a local, minority- and woman-owned business.
• Building a supplier ecosystem that drives community growth and supports underrepresented groups.
• Insights into Impact Hospitality, a handbook for balancing profitability and social impact.
• The role of mentorship and entrepreneurship in fostering vibrant local communities.
• Strategies for operationalizing social impact in hospitality without compromising quality or consistency.

Why Watch? Discover how hospitality can go beyond serving guests to becoming a force for good in the community. Dontae and Jason share actionable insights, inspiring stories, and a roadmap for hotels to make a lasting difference.

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