Denny Corby | Hospitality is Magic

Denny Corby shares his journey from a family business to a career in magic and entertainment, navigating the pandemic, reviving Private Club Radio, and embracing adaptability and resilience. He emphasises the importance of commitment, curiosity, and embracing imperfection, drawing from his experiences and lessons learned from his family's business.

The conversation explores the art of adaptation, reading the room, and observing club culture. It delves into the impact of leadership on team dynamics, the importance of vibe and tribe, and the significance of hiring for culture fit. It also discusses behavioural issues in leadership, effective language and communication, and the parallels between leadership and magic.

Takeaways

• Adaptability and resilience are essential in navigating uncertainty and challenges.
• Commitment, curiosity, and embracing imperfection are key to success in business and entertainment. Adaptation and observation are crucial in club culture and leadership.
• Vibe attracts tribe - the importance of hiring for culture fit.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
• 05:44 Reviving Private Club Radio
• 11:39 Embracing Imperfection and Agility
• 18:09 Authenticity and Adaptation
• 23:24 Reading the Room
• 29:30 Club Culture and Leadership Impact
• 35:10 Behavioural Issues in Leadership
• 42:24 Making It Happen

Links

Denny's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennycorby/

Private Club Radio

https://www.privateclubradio.com

Denny Corby

https://www.dennycorby.com

This episode is brought to you by

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• Club Connections. Club Connections works with private clubs globally to strengthen member experience through better communication, storytelling and engagement. Founded by Emily McCarvill, the business partners with clubs to ensure the way they communicate reflects the culture and standards behind the gates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/clubconnections/
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