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What does it take to reach the C-suite and lead effectively once there?
Today, Chris Silcock, President of Global Brands and Commercial Services at Hilton, joins us to answer this question. Chris oversees the Hilton's 22 brands, along with the company's customer engagement, technology, sales, marketing, and revenue teams. In our feature story, he shares insights from his career journey, the advice and skills that have been most valuable to him, and his recommendations for hospitality professionals aiming to reach their goals and lead effectively.
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Inspiration from an icon (from Shelley Brown)
Let’s get into it…
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FEATURE STORY
Career Lessons in Leadership
Chris Silcock // Credit: Hilton
Today, Chris Silcock, President of Global Brands and Commercial Services at Hilton, shares what he has learned in his journey to overseeing Hilton's 22 brands and the company's pivotal commercial functions, including customer engagement, technology, sales, marketing, and revenue management.
Focus on the game
Focus on the game, not the scoreboard.
“At all times, focus on doing a good job with whatever your responsibilities are,” Chris added. “There are always opportunities to knock it out of the park and over-deliver. And in my experience, if you do that, opportunities will come your way.”
Stay in the game
Play the long game as it relates to your career because things will move. You need to be agile. You may have to make lateral moves or do different things in your career. But if you find something you love in a company with a culture that you resonate with, then play the long game.
Some more takeaways from our conversation: