Thanksgiving Special: Gratitude Lessons from Hospitality Leaders with Brian Proctor

In this episode, Brian Proctor, Principal at Leeds Hospitality Group and host of Tuesday’s Thanks, shares how gratitude has shaped his life, career, and leadership philosophy. Brian reflects on his journey in the hospitality industry, insights from over 130 episodes of his podcast, and practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your personal and professional life.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Brian’s early life experiences influenced his focus on gratitude.
• Why gratitude is a powerful leadership tool in hospitality.
• The story behind Brian’s podcast, Tuesday’s Thanks, and its origins on LinkedIn.
• The role of gratitude in building and leading successful hospitality teams.
• Key themes from 130+ conversations with hospitality leaders on saying “yes” to opportunities and recognizing those who believe in you.
• Practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your leadership and daily operations.
• How opening doors for others can create lasting impact.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands