Your leadership in the Hospitality Industry.

As we all know that hospitality is based on customer satisfaction and meeting the needs and desires which are unlimited. In addition, characteristics of the hospitality industry are the difference in many ways that help set it apart from other businesses.

What about Leadership in the industry?

As a manager; you should set a tone of authority but not too strong!

? You cannot be friend with everyone!

? You have to know rules and then break them!

? You have to support but hold the line!

Manager or Leader, you should have functions;

? Planning

? Organizing

? Controlling

? Co-ordinating

? Directing

? Budgeting

? Strategy

? Decision making and Problem-solving

As a Leader; you should have a way of leading but may not fit every situation.

Or

Does it matter to follow Goleman six Leadership Styles? If you do not know or understand your Organization?

? Coercive

? Authoritative

? Affiliative

? Democratic

? Pacesetting

? Coaching

In the Hospitality Industry, it is not easy to apply one type of leadership due to characteristics of the industry. And you may apply some of the Leadership according to your organizational culture. All team members have to understand the overriding objectives of the organization and all these goals need to be aligned with department goals. As a leader, you should have a clear objective in place and reward systems must reinforce your organization's objectives and culture. On the other hand, you cannot know everything (But you should), so you should assemble a team of individuals who have complementary skills and knowledge.

Unfortunately, there is no a guarantee that everyone will become a great leader or manager if he or she follows leadership styles. It is very important to understanding yourself and how you prefer to lead gives you the skill to relate well with others. The Leaders should understand the dynamics within the organization that help you in becoming a more effective leader.