Episode 296: Shaun Dünhofen - Adaptive Leadership in Hospitality

In this episode, we talk about Adaptive Leadership in Hospitality.

Shaun has spent more than twenty years leading across cultures, markets, and constant disruption. His message is simple and powerful.

Start with people. Understand the culture. Know the why. Then grow.

We speak about navigating uncertainty in a world shaped by geopolitics, AI, restructuring, matrix organisations, and constant technological acceleration.

Shaun makes something very clear.

Change creates emotion. Emotion can create anxiety. Growth comes when you accept it and adapt quickly.

We discuss what leaders must do in the first three to six months when joining a new organisation. Understand company values. Understand ownership. Identify hardships. Convert them into quick wins. Establish who wants to go on the journey.

We also explore psychological safety and growth mindset. Shaun shares that passion, perseverance, and discipline are critical in creating environments where teams flourish.

And we close on something that every leader needs to hear.

Be comfortable adapting. Ride the wave. Be open. Be brave. Celebrate progress. Have gratitude for the challenges.

Contact Shaun to collaborate: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaundunhofen/⁠

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