Brian Barker, MA, CHE, shares his personal journey of balancing his career aspirations with his commitment to having a family. Faced with daunting hours in his early industry role and recognizing his desire to be a present father, Brian made the bold decision to pursue a master's degree in multicultural organizational communication. He recounts his passion for diversity and how a nonprofit consulting class inspired him to become the Director of Operations and Technology for a nonprofit in the Chicago suburbs.
⚫Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to iNNOVATION Insights
00:14 Meet Brian Barker: A Visionary in Hospitality
01:44 Brian's Academic and Professional Journey
05:01 Transition from Industry to Academia
13:09 The Birth of the Alliance for Hospitality Equity and Diversity
21:25 Challenges and Innovations in DEI
31:14 Understanding Belonging as an Outcome
32:13 Integrating Industry Experience into Teaching at NYU
34:27 Apprenticeship Initiative and Expanding Opportunities
39:41 Leadership Strategies at Four Seasons Hotels
48:14 Dissertation Research on Social Enterprises in Coffee Shops
53:34 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
54:31 Connecting and Collaborating with Brian Barker
57:23 Defining Innovation
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