Hospitality's Leadership Crisis: Building From Within

The hospitality industry is facing a leadership crisis. With middle managers leaving, generational shifts, and skill gaps widening, how do we develop future leaders? In this episode, hospitality expert Michelle Pascoe joins Andy to discuss how businesses can turn "just a job" into a fulfilling career path. They explore the impact of generational differences, leadership development, and the power of storytelling in engaging and retaining top talent. Whether you’re in hospitality or any other industry, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, career growth, and the importance of human connection. Don’t miss this conversation that challenges outdated mindsets and offers practical solutions for building a thriving workforce. ----more---- Key Takeaways Leadership Development Must Start Earlier – The hospitality industry needs to stop treating management as an afterthought. Embedding leadership training from the outset can build stronger career paths.. Generational Differences Can Work in Our Favour – Instead of resisting change, businesses must bridge the generational gap by combining wisdom from seasoned leaders with fresh perspectives from younger employees. Hospitality Isn’t Just a Job—It’s a Career – The industry has long been seen as a temporary stepping stone. Shifting the narrative towards growth, opportunity, and fulfillment can make it a destination, not a detour. Connection is the Heart of Hospitality – Technology and AI may enhance efficiency, but the human touch remains irreplaceable. Leaders must foster genuine engagement and storytelling to keep teams inspired. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 0:00:10 – The Leadership Crisis in Hospitality0:04:37 – Michelle’s Background: From a Turkey Farm to Hospitality Leadership0:06:56 – The Leadership Crisis: Losing Middle Management Post-COVID0:09:36 – The Consequences of Losing Middle Management0:12:39 – Why Hospitality’s Reputation Is Holding It Back0:18:30 – Generational Gaps and Leadership Differences0:31:34 – Building Leadership Pipelines: Why It Needs to Start Earlier0:37:37 – Why Human Connection Is Still the Heart of Hospitality0:44:09 – Michelle’s Sticky Notes: Three Leadership Tips for Hospitality0:37:37 – Michelle’s Sticky Notes: Three Leadership Tips for Hospitality ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Michelle Pascoe on LinkedIn here Find Michelle's website here Follow Michelle Pascoe on Instagram here Follow Michelle on Facebook here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here