Kim Baaden & Kovid Panthy | Hospitality Leadership in Transition

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In this episode of the Schulering Hospitality Podcast,we are sitting down with Kim Baaden , a former special forces commander, and Kovid Panty , a tech prodigy and co-founder of Impact Yes , a company specializing in leadership development for hospitality professionals. Together, they uncover the most pressing leadership challenges in hotels today, including high staff turnover, lack of trust, toxic micromanagement, and the gap between independent hotels and branded chains. They break down their unique, four-phase Leadership Elite Program and explain how tailored coaching, AI-powered assessments, and hands-on implementation can transform hotel teams from within. The discussion also highlights the role of emotional intelligence, cross-generational leadership, and neuroscience-based training in building a sustainable culture. Whether you're a GM, hotel owner, or HR professional, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you build stronger teams, retain talent, and improve guest satisfaction through effective leadership. Find more information about Schulering on our website .

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