The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
by Danny Meyer
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British/American author and motivational speaker
Ukrainian-American venture capitalist and angel investor
Recommended by 8 notable people, including Patrick O'Shaughnessy and Noah Kagan
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See customer reviews on Amazon →Part memoir, part management manifesto, this book takes you inside Danny Meyer’s rise from novice to celebrated restaurateur. The core argument—that putting employees first drives outstanding guest experiences—is illustrated through candid stories of openings, mistakes, and daily decisions. You’ll likely take away a nuanced understanding of hospitality as a deliberate, teachable mindset. The downside: the anecdotal, sometimes self-congratulatory tone may wear thin, and sections on the mechanics of restaurant operations can feel like inside baseball if you’re not in the industry.
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The bestselling business book from awardwinning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake ShackSeventyfive percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons. Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe when he was 27, with a good idea and hopeful investors. He is no...
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