Book tip of the week: Positive leadership saves the hotel industry

A must-read for anyone with responsibility in the hotel industry
Storylution Verlag
Storylution Verlag
16. March 2025

 | Editorial team

The hotel industry is under pressure: the shortage of skilled workers is worsening, staff turnover remains high and expectations of employers are higher than ever. Vivien Schulter tackles precisely this area of tension with “Positive Leadership saves the hotel industry” – and delivers a long overdue manifesto for a new leadership culture in the industry.

What makes this book so special? It goes far beyond mere theories. Schulter shows that modern leadership is not just about numbers, rosters and hierarchies, but about real human relationships. She makes it clear that appreciation is not just an empty phrase, but a business model. And she backs this up with tangible, immediately implementable strategies that hotel businesses of all sizes can use.

Info:
Storylution Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7115-7288-2
76 pages

Practical & inspiring

I was particularly impressed by the focus on individual strengths: instead of forcing employees into rigid roles, Schulter advocates recognizing and promoting talent and thus creating long-term relationships. An approach that not only ensures better employee satisfaction, but is also directly reflected in the guest experience.

This book is a must-read for anyone with responsibility in the hotel industry – from small family businesses to large hotel chains. It is practical, inspiring and shows impressively that change is not only possible, but also economically smart.

Our conclusion

A game changer for managers in the hotel industry. Anyone who wants to help shape the future of the industry should read this book!

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INFO
Efficiently lazy – Minimal effort. Maximum success.
Author: Uwe Seebacher
Publisher: edition a, Vienna
304 pages, hardcover
ISBN: 978-3-99001-804-0
Price: €28.00

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Book tip of the week: Positive leadership saves the hotel industry

The hotel industry is under pressure: the shortage of skilled workers is worsening, staff turnover remains high and expectations of employers are higher than ever. Vivien Schulter tackles precisely this area of tension with “Positive Leadership saves the hotel industry” – and delivers a long overdue manifesto for a new leadership culture in the industry.

What makes this book so special? It goes far beyond mere theories. Schulter shows that modern leadership is not just about numbers, rosters and hierarchies, but about real human relationships. She makes it clear that appreciation is not just an empty phrase, but a business model. And she backs this up with tangible, immediately implementable strategies that hotel businesses of all sizes can use.

Info:
Storylution Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7115-7288-2
76 pages