leadership skills
Managing People? Start by Improving Yourself
EHL | September 11, 2024
Most of us have experienced good and bad bosses. And the difference is huge. A good boss makes you feel supported, builds positive workplace relationships, and boosts employee satisfaction. A bad boss, on the other hand, micromanages, shows favoritism, hinders your creativity, and makes every day feel like a grind. Bad bosses can manifest in many forms - no emotional intelligence, overconfidence, and taking credit for other people’s work. But why do these people who seem so unsuited for leadership roles continue to rise to the top, and what can you do to be one of the good guys? What is the extent of the bad boss problem? Numerous st...
Leading Change Effectively – Insights From Top Hospitality Leaders
EHL | July 19, 2024
Dr. Stefano Borzillo, Dr. Steffen Raub Welcome to a collection of insights and learnings based on the lived experiences of some of the many hospitality managers encountered at EHL. Based on practicing a set of key principles and behaviors, becoming an effective change leader is a skill that develops over time. The need for constant change It has become almost commonplace to state that change is everywhere around us. And yet, it is true that in complex and challenging business contexts few organizations can be successful without continuously questioning and adapting their way of doing things to the changing realities of the industry aroun...
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: The Perfect Combination
EHL | June 10, 2024
When we think about leadership qualities, not more than a decade or two ago, emotional intelligence would have come a long way down the list. However, our expectations of work and what it means to be a leader have shifted drastically since then. Now, if you talk to most leadership and HR experts, they will tell you that emotional intelligence is one of the most, if not the most important skill for today’s business leaders. Operational and technical skills are still essential, but modern organizations are increasingly looking for effective leaders who can create positive work cultures, encourage employee growth, consider other p...
Radisson Academy Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Continued Robust Investment in Training & Talent Development
Radisson Hotel Group | May 31, 2024
Radisson Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s leading Learning and Development hub, marks its fifth anniversary as it continues to innovate and strives to be the best ‘Academy’ to upskill talent joining the industry. Since it’s inception in 2019, Radisson Academy has expanded its offer to +2,500 training programs and has become a cornerstone of both employee development and enabling strategic business success. Over the past five years, Radisson Hotel Group has implemented a significant investment in its diverse team of Moment Makers across +95 countries as part of the Group’s strategic transformation plan. The objective of Radisson ...
Ready for the Future? Five Leadership Trends Reshaping Hospitality
EHL | September 13, 2023
New technologies, employee well-being, CSR, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives are all strong trends influencing the management of global hospitality businesses today. Adapting to the evolving landscape of the global hospitality industry To lead people and organizations successfully in the coming years, leaders need to have a clear understanding of these trends and how to implement them while considering the specific needs of their organizations and the context of their market. In this article, we’ll discuss the top five trends influencing global hospitality businesses, and their leadership, today. And we’ll offer some s...
Cultivating a Happy Workplace With Wellbeing-Focused Leadership
Insa Thalau | August 28, 2023
By: Insa Thalau As employment trends and workplace technology continue to evolve quickly, it’s hard to predict what future jobs and careers will look like. One thing remains clear: the most valuable asset of every organization will always be its human capital. Recent studies prove that happy workplace and positive human interactions remain the key to success for any organization that employs people, or provides services and/or products for people, no matter what digitalization and AI technology brings. As a leader, you can try anticipating the evolving nature of work, and keep an eye on emerging trends, but those things won’t have ...
Develop Your Supportive Leadership Skills for a Healthier Workplace
EHL Insights | July 18, 2023
Have you heard of the recent trends such as the “Great Resignation”, “Quiet Quitting” and “Career Cushioning” that are transforming the job market? While most leaders are aware of these trends, many seem helpless to counter the problems that are causing employees to leave, underperform, and generally dislike their jobs. A very sobering study by UKG suggests that nearly 70% of employees feel that their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or their doctor, putting their influence on par with that of their life partner. And 60% of employees worldwide say their job is the biggest factor influencin...
Hospitality Financial Leadership: What Hotel Brands Don’t Know – The Secret to Creating Great Financial Expertise
David Lund | August 15, 2022
By David Lund What brands don’t know is, they can create great financial bench strength in their hotels and their owners will pay 100% of the cost. Brands also don’t know that they can create this bench strength with resources that are readily available. Lastly, brands don’t know that their non-financial managers are literally dying to get these financial skills and abilities now and they want to apply them. Brands need to evolve. Brands need to stand still long enough to realize they sell one thing to owners, expertise in running and managing hotels. Brands sell expertise for all aspects of running and managing a hotel. Not just ...