Michelle Davis is the General Manager of the SpringHill Suites Orange Beach at The Wharf and a recognized leader known for building high-performing teams and delivering standout guest experiences. Jason Kern is the General Manager of Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort, where he combines servant leadership with a deep passion for hospitality and team development. Together, these award-winning leaders share lessons on culture, coaching, and customer care.
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What You'll Learn:
*** • Why great GMs are leaders first and operators second • How delegation creates stronger managers and better hotels • How to stop taking guest complaints personally • The power of "unreasonable hospitality" • How empathy can defuse even the toughest guest situations • Small leadership habits that create big guest impressions • Why communication norms matter more than communication tools • The surprising value of daily team huddles • Why recognition from guests means more than you think • Why successful leaders love seeing others surpass them • Practical ways to spend less time behind a desk • Why the best GMs constantly change their routines • How building the right management team changes everything • The balance between profitability and genuine hospitality • Hilarious "only in hotels" stories you'll never forget
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The Takeaway:
The best GMs don't create great hotels. They create great teams that create great guest experiences.
Michelle Davis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-davis-4037b86/
Jason Kern on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-kern-70b6496/
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