It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
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It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
Dean Kate Walsh, Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration, interviewed by David Kong
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David Kong, Dorothy Dowling, Rachel Humphrey, Lan Elliott
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Dr. Walsh shares her amazing journey from CPA to corporate trainer to her current role. We discuss how challenges are often opportunities in disguise, and her research on leadership and career development as well as strategic human capital investment. She offers advice on coalescing diversity, overcoming imposter syndrome and self-empowerment. Don’t miss her thoughts on using the latest innovation with hospitality as its ethos.