Setting the Table
The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
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Danny Meyer
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Danny Meyer
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In this landmark book, Danny shares the lessons he learned while developing the winning recipe for his way of doing business � what he calls "Enlightened Hospitality". This innovative business philosophy emphasizes putting the power of hospitality to work in a new and counterintuitive way: the first and most important recipients of hospitality are the people who work for you. In descending order of priority, the next most important receivers of hospitality are guests, the community, suppliers, and investors. This way of setting priorities stands more traditional business models on their heads, but Danny considers it the foundation of every success he and his restaurants have had.
Full of behind-the-scenes history on the creation of Danny's most famous restaurants, and the anecdotes, advice, and lessons he has accumulated on his long and ecstatic journey to the top, Setting the Table is a treasure trove of innovative insights applicable to any business or organization.
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What the critics say
- Audie Award Finalist, Non-fiction, Abridged, 2007
"This honest, modest book will appeal most to foodies and aspiring restaurateurs but also offers insight for entrepreneurs in any industry." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Jordan bell
- 2023-10-22
Great book but old old recordings
Felt like a Time Machine with the audio but the book and the info are great
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- Josiah Hildebrand
- 2019-05-28
solid book.
Enjoyed on my ride to work. Would reccomend to entrepreneurs. setting the table will give a good understanding of how to approach the people around you in buisness.
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- Luke
- 2018-01-10
Great!
I loved it. This book is a must for anyone working in the hospitality industry.
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- Todd Robbins
- 2018-12-21
A tasty book if one like appetizers.
The book spent time telling about Danny's travels and ignited his passion. For a foodie who knows different dishes there would be nodding heads. For me it was for business advice in being in the food business. There is a thin line
in education and self promotion. The book came close. Still there are bookmarks to be made here to share with those who have passion for food.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-12-17
Genuine and Valuable
As a Cafe owner, I find so much inspiration and great practical advice in this book. Danny Meyer seems genuine and genius and I'm grateful for the fact he's written down his experiences.
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- Colleen Risbey
- 2024-05-28
the author is a kind soulful entrepreneur, but this story is out of touch with the majority.
The story is about how to navigate restaurant management with the right amount of pressure, kindness and goal setting. But in essence you can only get to this level with a massive social circle, and lots of clout with the banks. This man's sucess is the exception not the norm. but I appreciate the aspect of building a fine team, being kind and to trust your intuition about taking risks.
it's better than most restaurant industry books that are crass, filled with distasteful fritter and downright unclassy. This author is none of those.
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