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It's Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S., and today, I have a special guest to dive into a topic that couldn't be more fitting for this holiday: gratitude. Brian Proctor is the principal at Leeds Hospitality Group and hosts one of my favorite podcasts, Tuesday's Thanks, a show dedicated to exploring gratitude through the lens of hospitality and the career journeys of leaders in our industry. Today, we explore why Brian started his podcast, the role of gratitude throughout his life and career, and the insights he's gathered from more than 130 conversations with industry leaders. Let’s get into it…
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Gratitude Drives Hospitality

Brian Proctor
Today, we’re learning from Brian Proctor, Principal at Leeds Hospitality and host of the Tuesday’s Thanks podcast.
The Big Idea: Gratitude can transform your leadership, your teams, and your life.
Why it Matters: In an industry built on service, leaders who practice frequent and intentional gratitude create stronger teams, open more doors for others, and build lasting professional relationships.
Go Deeper: Listen to Brian and I discuss this today on the Hospitality Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify).
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