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Union Square Hospitality Group - CEO, Danny Meyer
Danny Meyer/Hospitality Quotient - Founder Danny Meyer creator of the Hospitality Quotient (HQ) with input from Sally Reilly Salgado. In this video he talks about why hospitality matters and how he looks for it in his staff.
Top 10 tips for Dinner Party Guests
Expand your Hospitality Intelligence with this short video. You will definitely increase your chances to be invited to many amazing dinner parties with friends and colleagues.
CEO Hangout:
Virtual vs In-Person Executive Networking: A Complete Guide
Both virtual and in-person networking have their strengths, and combining them often delivers the best results. Virtual networking is cost-effective, global, and flexible, while in-person events build deeper, more personal connections.
Seat at the Table with StephenUncorked
Sips N Swings Podcast
Meet Stephen Nasiatka, Founder, StephenUncorked and President, Private Directors Association, as he shares how hosting with wine and attending networking events has helped open doors for career advancement, strengthen relationships, and create new business opportunities.
Micah Solomon consults for companies that want to apply hospitality principles to their customer experience. He is the author of The Heart of Hospitality (SelectBooks, 2016) and Ignore Your Customers (And They’ll Go Away) (HarperCollins Leadership, 2020).
The Host as Connector:
I loved this idea from Dorrie Clark.
At a recent gathering, the host placed a personalized card at each guest's seat with the names of two people they should connect with and the reason why.
What a simple yet thoughtful way to help people engage in meaningful conversation.
One of the principles I often share is that great hosts don't just bring people together—they help people connect. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, networking event, or business gathering, intentional introductions can transform an event from enjoyable to truly memorable.
Hospitality is not just about creating a welcoming environment. It's about creating opportunities for relationships to form, ideas to be exchanged, and communities to grow.
That's exactly what this host accomplished.