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Hospitality Begins with Humanity with Richard Dobransky

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What turns a hospitality executive into one of the most admired CEOs in Minnesota?

Rosie sits down with Richard Dobransky, President and CEO of Morrissey Hospitality, to unpack how his leadership evolved through crisis, growth, and hard-earned perspective. From bringing empathy into performance conversations to rethinking hiring practices that filter out great talent, Richard shares why better business starts with deeper humanity. He also reveals why being just 1% better each day can create extraordinary momentum over time.

Whether you lead a team, shape culture, or simply want to create a more human workplace, this episode will challenge you to listen more closely, lead humbly, and build with people in mind.

Rosie in my Pocket: Put People First

Rosie in My Pocket: Put People First

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What if the way you label people is quietly eroding trust, connection, and collaboration in your workplace?

Rosie unpacks a powerful truth many leaders overlook: when we define people by their roles, titles, or conditions, we strip away their humanity. Whether it’s calling someone “a diabetic” or placing a CEO on a pedestal, these seemingly small habits can create distance and reinforce hierarchy. Rosie invites us to pause, shift our lens, and see the person first.

This isn’t about theory. It’s a real-world challenge to catch ourselves in those micro-moments when judgment creeps in and instead choose curiosity and connection.

Get ready for a refreshingly honest take on what it really means to lead with heart and re-humanize the spaces we work in.

What the HR! podcast by Twin Cities SHRM

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I was thrilled to join the What The HR! podcast, with hosts Becky Lauseng & Larry Bourgerie, of Twin Cities SHRM, for a conversation about what it really takes to lead in today’s ever-changing world. We dug into what it means to be a future-ready leader—and why our organizations can’t afford to rely on outdated leadership...

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