Technically Speaking

About Technically Speaking

🎙️ The Leadership Lounge Podcast Hosted by Cindy Hook, Founder of Lifestyle Recruiters The Leadership Lounge is the go-to podcast where top executives in hospitality and retail share their journeys, insights, and proven strategies for scaling teams and driving business success. Each episode uncovers the real challenges and wins of industry leaders, giving listeners practical takeaways on leadership, innovation, recruitment, and growth. At Lifestyle Recruiters, we specialize in building dream teams for hospitality, retail, and consumer brands. Our signature approach combines AI-powered talent mapping with personalized video outreach, helping companies attract passive A-players, reduce hiring costs, and eliminate the stress of constant vacancies. By blending these two worlds — candid conversations with industry leaders and cutting-edge recruiting strategies — The Leadership Lounge delivers unique value for executives, hiring leaders, and anyone ready to level up in the competitive world of retail and hospitality. 💡 Why listen? Get insider lessons from VPs, GMs, and CEOs in hospitality and retail Learn practical strategies on scaling, culture-building, and market expansion Discover how Lifestyle Recruiters helps brands fill tough roles with ready-to-hire pipelines Access recruiting and leadership tips that save time, money, and talent headaches 👉 Tune in weekly to stay ahead in hospitality & retail leadership. 👉 Interested in being featured, sponsoring, or partnering? Contact Lifestyle Recruiters to learn more.

Publisher

Cindy Hook

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2024

Latest episode

7 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2025

   Turnarounds, franchising, and the power of mentorship with Troy Hooper

   CEO Troy Hooper discusses with Cindy Hook his career arc, leadership style, and brand scaling, revealing the importance of mentorship and operational consistency in achieving sustainable growth in this interview.

2. 

   29 Sept 2025

   Better Mistakes Tomorrow: The Mindset of Modern Leaders

   Jeff Brainard of JJB Leadership Solutions discusses his career journey and leadership principles with Cindy Hook, emphasizing bravery, team building, and the importance of work-life balance in this interview.

3. 

   23 Sept 2025

   Leading with Gusto: Hans Schatz on Mentorship, Grit, and the 1% Edge

   Hospitality veteran Hans Schatz discusses people-first leadership, mentorship, and the importance of a 1% daily edge with Cindy Hook in an interview, offering practical tactics for service-driven operations and culture.

Who has been a guest on Technically Speaking

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• Troy Hooper
• Jeff Brainard
• Hans Schatz
• Chris Kehn
• Ryan Kirkman

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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