239 | Will Guidara | Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

How can we foster a culture of "unreasonable hospitality" and go above and beyond conventional standards to deliver exceptional experiences?

Will Guidara, a distinguished figure in the world of hospitality and fine dining, has not only earned numerous accolades but has also revolutionized the way people perceive dining experiences. 

His journey teaches us that creating a culture of "unreasonable hospitality" is all about pushing the boundaries, rewriting the script, and delivering extraordinary experiences. It is a testament to the idea that success transcends ordinary standards and is marked by a relentless commitment to exceeding expectations.

Will is recognized for his role as a co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, which under his leadership, earned the title of the "World's Best Restaurant" in 2017. Beyond his restaurant endeavors, he is a passionate advocate for the 'extra mile' mentality, inspiring individuals and businesses to prioritize people and deliver exceptional experiences.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Will joins Darius to share insights on his inspiration for prioritizing others, drawing from his experiences with Danny Meyer. He underscores the importance of financial management in the restaurant industry and creating a culture of unreasonable hospitality. Will also touches on personal growth, leadership, and lessons learned from pursuing excellence in the culinary world and writing a book.

Topics include:

What inspired Will to embrace the idea of serving and prioritizing others

Will looks back at his experience working with Danny Meyer

Will discusses the importance of managing your finances carefully

Creating a culture of unreasonable hospitality

The importance of owning up to your mistakes and vulnerabilities as a leader

Will talks about their pursuit of becoming the number one restaurant in the world

The importance of separating one's identity from their work

Will shares the lessons he learned while writing a book

And other topics… 


Connect with Will:
Website: https://unreasonablehospitality.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguidara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wguidara/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wguidara
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillGuidara/ 

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/   
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube 
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 
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