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Leading Through Uncertainty: Lessons from a Conference Hotel Owner.

January 30, 2023 Jason Birkevold Liem Season 3 Episode 5
Leading Through Uncertainty: Lessons from a Conference Hotel Owner.
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Leading Through Uncertainty: Lessons from a Conference Hotel Owner.
Jan 30, 2023 Season 3 Episode 5
Jason Birkevold Liem

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Imagine being the owner of one of Norway's largest independent conference hotels, only to see all your bookings canceled overnight as a pandemic sweeps the world. How would you move forward when your revenue completely dries up? If you're curious about navigating crisis and leading through unprecedented change, this episode is for you.

Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Cecilie Læskogen, the owner and operator of Sundvolden Hotel & Conference Centre. Cecilie, along with her husband and their dedicated team, faced the immense adversity brought on by the pandemic. With 273 rooms and 130 employees, Sundvolden Hotel had to navigate a period of extreme uncertainty and change.:

Imagine gaining insights from a leader who managed to steer her business through one of the toughest challenges the hospitality industry has ever faced. 

By listening to this episode, you can:

  • Learn Crisis Management: Discover strategies for dealing with crisis and change in your business.
  • Leadership Insights: Gain practical advice on leading through unprecedented and unexpected change.
  • Develop Resilience: Understand the importance of maintaining resilience both personally and organizationally.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

  1. Crisis Management Techniques: Practical advice on how to lead your business through times of crisis.
  2. Learning Mindset: Strategies for instilling a learning mindset within your team.
  3. Maintaining Resilience: Insights on how to keep yourself and your organization resilient during challenging times.

Are you ready to learn how to navigate crisis and lead through unprecedented change? Scroll up and click play to join our inspiring conversation with Cecilie Læskogen. 

Gain the insights and strategies you need to overcome adversity and build resilience in your organisation. 

CECILIE LÆSKOGEN'S  CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email:               cl@sundvolden.no
Website:         Sundvolden Hotel & Conference Centre
LinkedIN:        @CecilieLæskogen

OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
S1 E16: 
How to Empower Leaders for Culture-driven Business Growth. Interview with Tone Ringstad: Founder of Culture Intelligence

S2 E6
: Surviving the Pandemic & Learning to Build a Resilient Organisation: Restaurateur Markus Gjelseth

S2 E17:
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Facing Adversity, Buffering Setbacks & Finding Success. Inter

STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

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Imagine being the owner of one of Norway's largest independent conference hotels, only to see all your bookings canceled overnight as a pandemic sweeps the world. How would you move forward when your revenue completely dries up? If you're curious about navigating crisis and leading through unprecedented change, this episode is for you.

Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Cecilie Læskogen, the owner and operator of Sundvolden Hotel & Conference Centre. Cecilie, along with her husband and their dedicated team, faced the immense adversity brought on by the pandemic. With 273 rooms and 130 employees, Sundvolden Hotel had to navigate a period of extreme uncertainty and change.:

Imagine gaining insights from a leader who managed to steer her business through one of the toughest challenges the hospitality industry has ever faced. 

By listening to this episode, you can:

  • Learn Crisis Management: Discover strategies for dealing with crisis and change in your business.
  • Leadership Insights: Gain practical advice on leading through unprecedented and unexpected change.
  • Develop Resilience: Understand the importance of maintaining resilience both personally and organizationally.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

  1. Crisis Management Techniques: Practical advice on how to lead your business through times of crisis.
  2. Learning Mindset: Strategies for instilling a learning mindset within your team.
  3. Maintaining Resilience: Insights on how to keep yourself and your organization resilient during challenging times.

Are you ready to learn how to navigate crisis and lead through unprecedented change? Scroll up and click play to join our inspiring conversation with Cecilie Læskogen. 

Gain the insights and strategies you need to overcome adversity and build resilience in your organisation. 

CECILIE LÆSKOGEN'S  CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email:               cl@sundvolden.no
Website:         Sundvolden Hotel & Conference Centre
LinkedIN:        @CecilieLæskogen

OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
S1 E16: 
How to Empower Leaders for Culture-driven Business Growth. Interview with Tone Ringstad: Founder of Culture Intelligence

S2 E6
: Surviving the Pandemic & Learning to Build a Resilient Organisation: Restaurateur Markus Gjelseth

S2 E17:
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Facing Adversity, Buffering Setbacks & Finding Success. Inter

STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the Show.


Sign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER

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