DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
A new school of thought.
Moving your business from where it is now to where you want it to be is one of the greatest quests of being a leader.
Most leaders don’t really give this the time and focus needed to make their businesses great.
They follow the old outdated way of leading and growing their businesses because it feels easier.
But you and your business can be so much more.
We imagine a world where leaders KNOW how to build businesses that DO more than make a profit.
They make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet.
They dare to be different.
Meet the Mavericks ✊
Recent Episodes
Feb. 13, 2025
#292 Renée Elliot Founder at Planet Organic - Navigating Purpose-Driven Leadership
In this episode, Michael sits down with Renée Elliot, founder of Planet Organic, to explore the journey of building a purpose-driven business. Renée reflects on her experiences, from meeting Michael at the Danish embassy to …
Jan. 30, 2025
#291 Lizzie Ryan Partner and Head of Investment at IMBIBA - Attracting Industry-Specific Investments
In this episode, Michael dives into the complexities of raising industry-specific investments with Lizzie from Imbiba. They discuss the qualities that attract investments, the current conditions for raising funds, and the im…
Jan. 16, 2025
#290 James Rutter Chief Creative Officer at COOK - Exploring Culture and Relationships
In this podcast episode, Michael engages with James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at Cook, to delve into the essence of Cook's culture and business strategy. James shares the intriguing origin of Cook, which crafts handmade…
Jan. 10, 2025
BONUS Episode: Phil Street and Michael Tingsager - What we learned interviewing +500 hospitality leaders
In this insightful episode, hosts Phil and Michael discuss the power of conversations in driving change, especially within the hospitality industry. Despite busy schedules, they reflect on their journey of over 500 episodes …
Jan. 3, 2025
#289 Ally Gordon Coach, Confidant and Mentor - The Power of Consistency
In this episode, Michael and Ally Gordon reflect on the importance of consistency for personal development, leadership, and achieving long-term goals. They discuss their experiences and lessons learned from attending a works…
Dec. 19, 2024
#288 The Growth Collective by Sarah Clark and Michelle Moreno - Unlocking Leadership Potential
In this episode, Michael interviews Sarah and Michelle about their upcoming initiative, The Growth Collective, set to launch in early 2024. They discuss the mission to integrate coaching and mentoring as an essential part of…
Dec. 5, 2024
#287 Ari Weinzweig Co-Founder at Zingerman's - The Maverick's Guide to Leadership and Dignity
In this episode, fourth-time guest Ari Weinzweig returns to share insights from his latest book on becoming a better leader. The discussion emphasizes the importance of beliefs in business, the craft of hospitality, and the …
Nov. 21, 2024
#286 Paulo De Tarso - Restaurateur, Founder and TedTalk Speaker - The Art and Soul of Hospitality
In this episode, Michael engages in a riveting conversation with restaurateur and TED Talk speaker Paulo De Tarso. Known for transforming spaces into iconic dining destinations, Paulo elucidates the essence of genuine hospit…
Nov. 7, 2024
#285 Lauren Linford Founder of Home - Revolutionizing Recruitment in Hospitality
In this episode, we join a conversation with Lauren, a visionary in the hospitality recruitment industry, recently back in the Brighton studio. Lauren discusses her journey from working ten years at Pizza Express to establis…
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Recent Blog Posts
Nov. 30, 2023
Want to Go From Struggle to Success?📈: Harness the Power of Potent Qu…
Dear Maverick, You love the hospitality industry, even on the days when it feels that it doesn’t love you back. Every day, you focus on doing right by your employees, guests, suppliers and the community in which you operate. Leading …
June 1, 2023
What is success?
What is success? This question has been in my mind for some time. The late John Wooden has my favourite definition of what success is: "Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you …
Feb. 1, 2021
What type of hospitality industry do we actually want to create?
Hospitality and The Infinite Game is a podcast series focused on answering this seemingly simple question. Over the course of 6 episodes, Michael collaborated with David Chenery of Object Space Place to discuss the big ideas that might just set …
About the Host
Michael Tingsager
CEO (Chief Energy Officer) and Founder
Michael is the host and creator of the podcast show.
He is a heart-centred and purpose-driven leader, who believes and lives by building businesses from the inside out. Businesses that create strong employee and customer experience and strong results. Over time this makes the business a force for good which can then positively impact all stakeholders.
He has been involved in food from the day he was born working in his mum and dad’s small restaurant group in rural Denmark.
He has 25+ years in food including 11 years at McDonald’s with roles at the head office in Denmark and UK.
Michael is deeply passionate about building strong cultures and relentless when it comes to finding the right people.
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