Hospitality and The Infinite Game #007: Small Giants

We’re excited to be back with Hospitality and The Infinite Game, and today we dig into the different nuances of growth. A book that’s had a huge impact on us is ‘Small Giants’ by journalist Bo Burlingham. It explores what some of the most remarkable, under-the-radar companies are doing, and questions the usual definitions of business success.

In this discussion, we unpick some key insights from the book, like finding your business mojo and looking at effort positively. We also explore the cultural changes as your business grows, financial freedom, how to maintain and improve the soul of the business – and ultimately, what type of growth is right for your business.

Resources mentioned:

‘Small Giants’ by Bo Burlingham: https://www.amazon.com/dp/014310960X 

‘Good to Great’ by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0066620996/

#114 Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founder of Zingerman's, on Self-Leadership: https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/episode/114 

#122 Tom Barton, co-founder of Honest Burgers, on Leading by Example: https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/episode/122

#127 Barry O’Reilly, Co-Founder of Nobody Studios, on How to Unlearn: https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/episode/127 

Danny Meyer on Masters of Scale: https://mastersofscale.com/danny-meyer-when-and-how-to-ignore-conventional-wisdom/

Get in touch:

Michael’s Email: michael@hospitalitymavericks.com 

David’s Email: david@objectspaceplace.com 

Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltingsager/

David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchenery-sustainablehospitalitydesign/ 

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