Housekeeping Didn't Come · 2025-09-09 · 8 min
Got podcast love, a plot twist, or a lost-and-found tale? Send fan mail here. Bonus points for wit. Have you ever wondered what leadership looks like when there's nowhere to hide? Rob Powell takes us on a gripping journey through the rugged terrain of adventure hospitality, revealing profound leadership lessons that emerge when the trail literally disappears beneath your feet. Drawing from his experiences guiding expeditions through remote Patagonian trails and teaching at the University of Arkansas Hospitality Management Program, Powell articulates a refreshing leadership philosophy born from necessity rather than theory. When you're responsible for eight guests from four countries with a disgruntled guide and impending weather nicknamed "the wall of sadness," leadership transforms from abstract concept to survival skill. The podcast brilliantly contrasts traditional hospitality environments with adventure settings where leaders have "no backstage" and remain constantly visible to both guests and team.
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