Will Guidara made his name in the hospitality industry as the co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, transforming it from a "good" New York restaurant to a 3 Michelin star establishment that was ranked number one on "The World's 50 Best Restaurants" list in 2017.

In his new book, Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect, Will shares his personal memoir and manifesto, outlining his business management philosophy on the art of service.

Together with Martin Reeves, Chairman of BCG Henderson Institute, Will discusses how to be intentional in the pursuit of relationships with both the people you work with and those you serve, and the impact of digging deeper to explore new creative approaches that turn ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences.
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Unreasonable Hospitality with Will Guidara

Will Guidara—an elite New York restauranteur and author—talks about his storied career as a leader in modern luxury dining, delivering service that transforms a meal into a magical experience.

Will Guidara

In this episode of Monday Morning Pep Talk, I share 10 powerful insights gained from an 11-day trip to France that marked three major milestones — two graduations and 30 years of marriage. More than a vacation, it became a reset that sharpened my perspective on leadership, time, and intentional living.

This is not about travel for the sake of luxury. It is about the mindset, planning, and boundaries required to step away and come back stronger.

💡 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
• Why stepping off the grid builds credibility and momentum
• How your 3-Year Vision connects to time off
• What the Notre Dame Cathedral teaches us about patience and legacy
• Why the right break recharges your energy, purpose, and creativity
• My challenge to you: schedule a real break — and build your system around it

This episode is a reminder that elite producers do not grind 365 days a year. They plan intentionally, protect their energy, and come back better. That is what owning your business looks like.

🧠 Prompt of the Week
This is the prompt I used to plan my wardrobe for an 11-day trip to France. It got me about 85% there and was a tremendous guide to get me started. Try it — and make the changes you need for your own trip:

"Act as a professional travel stylist. I’m a 57-year-old dad going on an 11-day trip to France in June with my wife and two daughters. We'll visit Paris, Provence, and the South of France. I’ll need a wardrobe that fits in a carry-on TUMI bag, suitable for nice restaurants, shopping, walking tours, beach days, and warm summer weather. Recommend a mix-and-match capsule wardrobe that prioritizes versatility, style, and comfort."

📆 Start planning your next real vacation — not a work-cation, not a long weekend. A true break. Because when done right, time away is not a disruption. It is your advantage.

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In this PODCAST, I cover the 7 characteristics of a True Champion and how that relates to business.

Monday Morning Pep Talk- The Mind of a True Champion

In this podcast, I discuss the one of the most important questions you are going to ask yourself as you drive towards your goals.  Are you Committed or Are You Interested?

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So to correlate that to self development, meeting our goals or higher levels of success is our “computing issue”.  So today,  I have 5 simple, easy to execute, low cost and high impact SUCCESS HACKS that you can implement this week.

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Jim Miller is a success mentor and life coach who guides top real estate brokers from around the country while managing 2.3B+ in sales production as Designated Managing Broker with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago, Illinois.  He is also recognized as a top real estate coach to top Sotheby's International Realty brokers in 35 luxury markets.

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