Executive leadership is the organization’s backbone in the hospitality industry, being in charge of companies, teams, people, and results. Any luxury or destination location cannot succeed unless key professionals with the necessary skill levels are in place. Those who lead organizational processes, such as managing and directing employees and establishing key organizational goals, must be able to communicate, connect, and innovate. Every hotel executive leader needs specific traits to succeed in their role.
The traits every hotel executive leader needs
Any organization in need of executive leadership – or any type of management – must have a strong foundation for success. Establishing a few key components before launching any type of executive search is important.
Acts as a solid communicator
Outline what specifically is the company’s need beyond filling a position. What traits does this individual need to possess to move the company forward? Experience is a given, but what about drive, a team-builder or strategic acumen?
Has the ability to boost morale and set the culture
To lead effectively, executive leadership must set the tone for the rest of the management team. Having the ability to connect with employees, listen to them, and guide them in a positive,people-first manner, is important. A profit-focused manager could hurt hiring potential.
Innovative: develops new ideas
Executive leadership must also create an atmosphere of innovation. They must encourage and develop new ideas within people management and facility management. Even if the leader isn’t capable of creating enough innovative ideas themselves, they should foster an environment of growth and development, and encourage team members to stand out as an individual, in order to stimulate overall improvement and a rise in the profit margins of a location.
When it comes to executive leadership recruiting in the hospitality industry, not just anyone will fit the bill. It’s essential companies spend some time outlining who they need to take their organization to the next level. Leadership doesn’t just manage the books, but creates the image of the company and establishes the location’s ability to compete in a highly competitive marketplace.
What are you doing to enhance your executive leadership? Is it time to onboard new talent? Before you move towards recruiting executive leadership for your hospitality business, create a game plan that outlines what key skills and abilities your next leader needs to have.