🎙️ How Michael Dominguez Built ALHI Into the Premier Luxury Hotel Sales Network Through Leadership and Connection

In this inspiring episode, Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), shares his remarkable 30-year journey from busing tables at Hyatt San Antonio to leading a global sales organization representing over 250 prestigious independent hotels. Through powerful stories of mentorship, crisis leadership during the Las Vegas shooting tragedy, and the philosophy of "pounding the rock," Michael reveals how authentic relationships and intentional leadership transformed both his career and the hospitality industry.

✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:

• Mentorship matters: Hard-but-loving guidance sets foundation for lifetime success

• Corporate culture trumps talent: Hiring for fit over resume creates winning teams

• "Pounding the rock" philosophy: Small consistent efforts eventually break through barriers

• Crisis leadership through authentic connection: Personal relationships provide credibility when leading through tragedy

• San Antonio Spurs model: Most winning organization teaches culture of selfless excellence

• White space in agendas: Modern meetings need intentional breathing room for deeper connections

• Rhythm over balance: Strategic choices in work-life integration rather than perfect balance

• AI customization revolution: Technology will enhance human touchpoints, not replace them

• Personal choices create experiences: Taking ownership rather than playing victim transforms leadership

• Human capital as greatest asset: Time allocation must reflect stated priorities

🌟 Michael's Key Mentors:

• Pat Donnelly (Former Hyatt F&B Director): Taught unpredictability and accountability in leadership

• San Antonio Spurs Organization: Model of culture-driven excellence and team-first mentality

• Pop Greenberg (ALHI Chairman): Recognized leadership potential and provided career-changing opportunity

• Dr. Ted Willie: Power of choice philosophy - choices create experiences, not circumstances

• Mrs. Bennett (Kindergarten Teacher): Early lessons on choices and consequences for his daughter

👉 Don't miss this powerful conversation about building winning cultures, leading through crisis, and how authentic relationships drive business success in the luxury hospitality industry.

🔗 Connect with Michael Dominguez:

Email: mdominguez@alhi.com LinkedIn: Michael Dominguez ALHI Website: www.alhi.com Beyond the Meeting Room Podcast

📄 Transcript Available: The Power of Choice: Michael Dominguez's Journey from Restaurant Manager to Hospitality CEO

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