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They follow the old outdated way of leading and growing their businesses because it feels easier.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
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…
Sept. 5, 2024
#279 Jonathan Davies CEO at Levy - Innovations and Sustainability in the Food Service Industry
Join Michael as he welcomes back Jon, the CEO of Levy's UK and Ireland division, in a discussion that spans the impacts of the pandemic on the hospitality industry to the innovative strategies Levy employs to bounce back and…
Aug. 29, 2024
#278 Kevin Duncan Founder at Expert Advice/Sleeping Lion - Crafting Sustainable Strategies
In this episode, the host engages with Kevin, the co-author of 'The Sustainable Business Book,' as they delve into the importance of sustainability in business. Kevin shares his journey from his multicultural upbringing to b…
Aug. 22, 2024
#277 Ishwariya Rajamohan Coach at Ishoo Rajamohan - Empowering Female Leaders in Hospitality
Join Michael and Ishwariya as they delve into the vital topic of feminine energy and leadership. Discover how Ishwariya transitioned from architecture to coaching female leaders in hospitality and architecture, emphasizing t…
Aug. 15, 2024
#276 Eve Wagg CEO and Founder at Well Grounded - Transforming Lives Through Specialty Coffee
Join us as we delve into a compelling conversation with Eve, the founder of Well Grounded, a charity that creates local employment opportunities within the specialty coffee industry. Discover the challenges and triumphs of t…
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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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