Lifelong Learners: Books That Changed Our Lives
"Be curious." - Cory Chambers, SVP
& Chief Revenue Officer
As kids head back to school, it's a great time to give
some thought to how you can expand your own knowledge. Books are a great place to start. As author Helen Exley said, "Books can
be dangerous. The best ones should be
labeled: 'This could change your life.'"
In that spirit, we asked some of HVMG's executives what
books changed their lives, and here are their recommendations:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen
R. Covey
- Matthew Woodruff, EVP, Guest Excellence & Chief Brand Partner Officer
- Mary
Beth Cutshall, EVP & Chief Development Officer
- Cory
Chambers, SVP & Chief Revenue Officer
Not a book but the poet, Maya Angelou. "When someone
shows you who they are believe them the first time." If I would have lived
by that quote earlier in life, it would have saved me from some challenging
times with people.
- Suzanne
"Zanne" Saunders, VP, Design & Construction
1776 by David McCullough. I now have a passion for
learning about how the United States was formed and why our values are so
powerful.
- Andrew Pace, SVP, Business Development
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- Stephanie
Bauer, Regional VP of Operations
Setting the Table by Danny Meyer
- Marcus
Marshall, VP, Restaurants & Bars
My Uncle Lou's training manuals...yes, he was hospitality
professional!
- Ronald
Mader, Regional VP of Operations
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