The term partnership gets tossed around frequently in today’s foodservice industry. Unfortunately, most partnerships are pretty transactional, with one party providing goods and services for a fee to the other. This type of approach often leads to complacency, mistrust, lost time, inconsistency, friction, high stress and more. This is especially the case in the foodservice industry, where daily variables and distractions are many (that's an understatement). For partnerships to truly thrive both parties need aligned goals and clear direction. As Todd Tekiele of City of Hospitality will point out, it's possible - and even probable - to have mutual success while saving time and reducing stress with the right approach.
Todd Tekiele, CEO, City of Hospitality
Todd Tekiele (pronounced T’-kelly) is a founder and CEO of City of Hospitality Group and City of Hospitality Academy, living and working in Marshall, Michigan (aka, the “City of Hospitality”).
City of Hospitality Group guides foodservice teams and partnerships to next-level success through one-of-a-kind alignment workshops, health assessments, and accountability programs. Its sister company, City of Hospitality Academy, delivers real-world, experiential professional coach education and leadership development for hospitality leaders at every level.
Todd has a special appreciation and passion for successful client-service vendor partnerships, developing professionals, and engaged teams. With 40 years’ experience, Todd has become a highly respected coach, advocate, and accountability partner, and has proven to strengthen teams and build next-level success for professionals and partnerships alike.
Todd holds a BA in Hospitality Business, MS in Management & Organizational Behavior, and a Master Certification in Applied Project Management.
In his “free time,” Todd teaches graduate-level project management courses for international student. For “fun and relaxation,” you’ll find him hanging out in the summertime on a lake in Northern Michigan with his wife, 4 kids, and 2 grandchildren, or you’ll see him running at least 1 mile a day; an unbroken streak that began in 2013. Despite this, Todd will be the first to tell you that his “journey is just beginning!”
Todd has worked with a wide array of clients, including several foodservice management companies, over 75 higher education institutions, dozens of high-profile corporations, K-12 schools, and more.
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