The Belonging Equation: Keys to Unlocking The Best in Hospitality – Shelley Brown

In this episode, Shelly Brown, an author, speaker, and former hotelier, shares insights on the importance of belonging in hospitality and how leaders can foster a culture of inclusion and safety.

• Introduction to the concept of belonging in hospitality – Understanding the fundamental need for belonging in hospitality and the importance of belonging for hospitality providers, teams, and guests.
• Details about Shelly Brown’s event – Information about the Belonging Equation event on Monday, June 24th, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Click here to register)
• The Belonging Equation explained – The formula, and the significance of safety in terms of diverse elements like sexual orientation, skin color, abilities, and neurodiversity.
• The role of leaders in fostering belonging – How leaders can create an environment that supports belonging, and the impact of personal biases and judgments on fostering a sense of belonging.
• Practical advice for leaders and individuals – Encouragement to ditch the “should show” and align actions with personal and organizational values.
• Action items for you today

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