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They follow the old outdated way of leading and growing their businesses because it feels easier.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
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…
Oct. 24, 2024
#284 Chris Tripoli Speaker, Author, Educator & Hospitality Specialist - Reinventing the Restaurant Experience
Join Michael and hospitality expert Chris Tripoli as they explore the captivating and ever-evolving world of hospitality. From Chris's journey from a busboy to a renowned consultant and educator, to essential strategies for …
Oct. 9, 2024
#283 Philip Eeles Director and Investor at Breadstall - Empowering Hospitality through Human Connection
In this episode, Philip, co-founder of Honest Burger, discusses his journey in the hospitality industry and shares insights on building successful businesses by prioritizing the human element. Transitioning from his role at …
Sept. 26, 2024
#282 Peter Farrell Founder & MD at Food Motion Network - A Journey of Resilience and Reinvention
In this episode, Peter Farrell discusses his career in hospitality, the setbacks he faced due to health issues, and how he navigated these challenges to build a successful business. From his early passion for food and hospit…
Sept. 19, 2024
#281 Conor Sheridan Founder and CEO at Nory - Transforming Hospitality with Tech
In this episode, Michael interviews Conor Sheridan, founder of Nory, about the transformative journey of leveraging tech to solve critical challenges in the hospitality industry. Conor shares insights from his entrepreneuria…
Sept. 12, 2024
#280 Sarah Clark Executive Coach at Nine Yards Couching - From Hospitality Leader to Transformative Coach
In this conversation, host Michael welcomes Sarah Clark, a seasoned hospitality leader turned leadership coach. Sarah shares her 30 years of experience in hospitality, starting as a young bar manager in Chelsea and rising to…
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Want to Go From Struggle to Success?📈: Harness the Power of Potent Questions.🔥
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 and ope…
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 did your best to become …
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 t…
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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