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Dollars and DriversPaul Whetsell: TBDWelcome back to Dollars and Drivers with your host, Keith Kefgen! In this episode, Keith sits down with legendary hotel investor and industry leader, Paul Whetsell, for an insightful conversation about navigating turbulent times and driving success in the face of adversity. Paul offers a unique perspective on leadership and resilience. Join Keith and Paul as they delve into the personal and professional motivations that have guided Paul's remarkable journey in the hospitality industry.2025-03-2734 min
Tuesday's ThanksEpisode 44 - Keith KefgenIn this episode, Brian is joined by Keith Kefgen, CEO & Managing Director at Aethos Consulting Group. Aethos is a global hospitality advisory firm serving people-driven businesses (including the hotel, restaurant, casino, cruise line, club, serviced apartments and travel sectors). Tune in to hear who Keith thanks for helping him along the way.2023-03-0740 min
Dollars and DriversKeith Cline: How to Prepare for a TransactionThis week on Dollars and Drivers, we are joined by former President and CEO of CorePoint Lodging, Keith Cline to discuss how he navigated transactions throughout his career.2022-05-1633 min
Dollars and DriversJohn Scott: Career Planning is a Non-Linear Event. Welcome back to Dollars & Drivers! We are joined by John Scott, former President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and Belmond Hotels, and current Senior Advisor to TPG Global and Founder of Park House Dallas. He thoughtfully describes building his career in an unexpected non-linear path. 2022-03-0733 min
Dollars and DriversCarlos Rodriguez Junior: How to Succeed in the Family BusinessCarlos Rodriguez Junior, Co-Founder, President, and COO of Driftwood Capital touches on the subjects of family business and explains how Driftwood has navigated and thrived through uncertain times throughout the pandemic. 2022-02-1730 min
Dollars and DriversKeith Space: Know Your Customer!Keith Space shares with us the ways Fort Hospitality handled the COVID-19 pandemic from the start.2022-01-2624 minDollars and DriversJohn Paul Nichols: Why Differences Can be a StrengthJP speaks eloquently about why being different can be a great asset in today's world. Being “like minded” may be good for collegiality, but not so for problem-solving and innovation. He also discusses that it was the things he did during “extra time” that made him promotable and visible.2021-09-2229 minDollars and DriversMark Birtha: Personal and Professional Identities IntertwinedMark speaks eloquently about how his work and self-identity are intertwined. He cites an essay he wrote years ago entitled, “A Life Unlived”, where he wanted to make sure he did not regret his life choices later on in life. The essay has become a roadmap to his drive and purpose as an adult. Mark is outspoken about the gratitude he has for the life he is able to lead and all of the people that have gotten him to where he is. It is a compelling and motivational listen.2021-06-1929 minDollars and DriversLaurie Robinson-Haden: You Can Be Whatever You Want To BeLaurie speaks so passionately about growing up with multiple role models who told her “you can be whatever you want to be”. She goes on to tell the funny story of wanting to be a “hotdog lady” when she was a kid. Luckily for the legal profession, she went on to law school and worked at CBS for nearly two decades. She formed the Corporate Counsel Women of Color® in 2004 to provide a support network to in-house women of color and to facilitate networking around the nation and abroad, promote career advancement and the success of women of color, and promo...2021-05-2742 minDollars and DriversMike Cahill: The Importance of Transparency and Conflict ResolutionMy former teammate and close friend, Mike Cahill speaks about how his business platform of transparency has been a welcome change to the traditional model in brokerage. He also speaks about the importance of starting your career right and finding your passion before you start “counting $$$”. The money will come to those that work hard, have passion and find a niche worth pursuing.2021-04-2931 minDollars and DriversJim Alderman: The Relationship Between Failure and SuccessIn this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Jim Alderman, CEO of Radisson Hotels speaks about the driving forces in his childhood and upbringing that have pushed him to succeed. Jim explains how the fear of failure and competitive spirit can drive success. 2021-04-1439 minDollars and DriversJohn Payne: Principled Living John talks about the connective tissue of his career as the focus on motivating and leading people. He also opines on changing and adapting as a key to his success. Most importantly he details what “principled living’ is all about.2021-03-2223 minDollars and DriversKevin Henry: The Importance of Resiliency and Constant LearningIn this episode, Kevin Henry talks about resilience and the importance of hard work. He also speaks candidly about social justice and the fact that we need to educate, not point fingers.2021-03-1139 minDollars and DriversTim Wilmott: Enjoying the RideIn this episode, Tim talks extensively about looking for challenges in a business and seeing them as opportunities. He speaks about enjoying the ride no matter how bumpy it gets. His practical metric of looking at “returns on invested capital” has always served him well and allowed him to dodge the pitfalls of many of his competitors2021-02-2321 minDollars and DriversArne M. Sorenson TributeTribute for Arne M. Sorenson. 2021-02-1601 minDollars and DriversJim Abrahamson: Team Approach to LeadershipIn this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Jim speaks about the “team” approach to leadership and the importance of collaboration. He also focuses on winning through taking on the big challenges in life and business.2021-02-0829 minDollars and DriversBill Walshe: Destination Driven LeadershipIn this episode Keith sits down with Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy Hotel Group. Bill shares with listeners the concepts of Destination Driven Leadership and Chief Pride Officer. He eloquently discusses the connection between purpose and process when leading a high performance organization.2021-01-2630 minDollars and DriversRaul Leal: The Virgin Way In the first episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith interviews Raul Leal, CEO of Virgin Hotels. Keith and Raul discuss some of the keys to successful leadership and the impact every employee has on Virgin’s success.2020-11-3022 min
Checking In with Anthony & GlennExtreme Makeover: Feel Good Friday Edition Today, Anthony and Glenn featured #HGTV Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Designer Carrie Locklyn who shares stories from the set and reminices about her days working with Anthony on Hotel Impossible. Plus, Brian Newman, an incredible musician who has a residency at Nomad Las Vegas. First, Keith Kefgen on Servant Leadership and why Anthony was his 23rd pick (for real!) to be GM at The Algonquin. 2020-03-281h 22
The Roots of Leadership PodcastThe Grind to Greatness with Keith Kefgen and David MansbachThe Greek word ethos means the character that best describes a person(s) values. When listening to today’s episode, we understand the ethos/values that made AETHOS leaders, Keith Kefgen and David Mansbach, hospitality titans. Combined, they have more than 50 years’ experience in the hospitality space, published a book, and have lectured aspiring professionals.
Keith, Dave, and Anthony discuss the essence of great leaders, learning from obstacles, and along the way we pick up three pieces of advice for setting our own personal and strategic goals.
Find out more about AETHOS through http://www.aethoscg.com/.2018-08-2724 min
The Outdoor BoardroomKeith Kefgen Aethos Consulting GroupWith nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Keith is a career hospitality executive. Having graduated from the Cornell University Hotel School, he went on to work at Waldorf=Astoria Hotel before embarking upon a career in hospitality executive search. He was the CEO & founder of HVS Executive Search before joining AETHOS Consulting Group. A frequent lecturer on industry related issues, Keith has written more than 100 articles on the topics of executive selection, pay-for-performance, corporate governance and executive leadership. He is currently writing his first book, The Loneliness of Leadership.2015-08-0528 min