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Ritz-Carlton Founder: The Story Behind "Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen" (And Its Power Today) - Horst Schulze

This is part of our series with Horst Schulze - listen to our other episodes here.

In this episode, Horst Schulze, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, shares the story behind the iconic phrase "Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen" and how it can transform your approach to hiring, training, and creating a purposeful work environment.

Listeners will learn:

How Horst developed the concept of "Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen" at just 16 years old (01:00)

Why the phrase resonates so deeply in the hospitality industry and the importance of respecting and…

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