Setting the Table
Setting the Table
Danny Meyer
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Every business could benefit from [this author's] framework for service and hospitality. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Bill Gurley
I'm a huge fan of [this author]. - Bill Gurley
Fred Wilson
If you are an entrepreneur, you should read this book. - Fred Wilson
Julie Rice
We did a lot of reading [this book] at SoulCycle. - Julie Rice
Trung Phan
About the Restaurants industry. - Trung Phan
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Setting the Table

Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

Danny Meyer
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Danny Meyer
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In "Setting the Table," Danny Meyer, the culinary visionary behind some of New York's most beloved restaurants, serves up a feast of wisdom on the power of hospitality in business. Meyer, who transformed the competitive dining scene with establishments like Union Square Cafe and Shake Shack, shares the ingredients of his success through a philosophy he dubs "Enlightened Hospitality." This revolutionary approach places a profound emphasis on nurturing in-house relationships and exceeding customer expectations, proving that the heart of a great business beats in the quality of its service. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, Meyer's narrative is a masterclass in leadership and entrepreneurship, tailored not just for restaurateurs but for anyone in pursuit of excellence in their field. "Setting the Table" is more than a business book; it's a manifesto for creating meaningful connections and building enduring enterprises that prioritize people over profits. Whether you're a seasoned executive, a budding entrepreneur, or simply a lover of well-told stories of triumph, Danny Meyer's journey from a hopeful investor to a restaurant empire co-owner is a testament to the transformative power of hospitality.

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Released
2006
1 Oct
Length
336
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About the Restaurants industry. - Trung Phan
We did a lot of reading [this book] at SoulCycle. - Julie Rice
One of the best books on hospitality ever written. - Chip Conley
If you are an entrepreneur, you should read this book. - Fred Wilson
I'm a huge fan of [this author]. - Bill Gurley
Create an experience that is like nothing else. - Noah Kagan
Every business could benefit from [this author's] framework for service and hospitality. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
A skunk may spray a predator when it feels threatened, but everyone else within two miles has to smell the spray, and these others may assume that the skunk actually had it in for them. It’s not productive to work with a skunk, and it’s not enjoyable to be served by one either. In a business that depends on the harmony of an ensemble, a skunk’s scent is toxic.
— Danny Meyer, Setting the Table

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