Hospitality and tourism industry are very fascinating industries. I once dreamed to be a hotel manager, and serve people with as much satisfaction and happiness I could give it to them. Now I see in a business perspective, I have found an admirable leader in hospitality industryㅡConrad Hilton.

Conrad Hilton, a founder of Hilton Hotel, is a dreamer and a committed leader. Jon Corzine, a former CEO of MF Global, is also a leader but infamous for his ego-centricism.

Born in a poor family as the eldest son, Conrad Hilton worked at a variety of occupations to help his family. He developed life experiences and learned to be patient. Admired leaders have a firm determination about themselves. Hilton had a dream and never gave up on his goal as an hotelier, seeking opportunities all the time. Though he started his dream as a bell boy at a hotel, and started his hotel business at the time of Great Depression, his strong ambition allowed him to achieve his dream, resulting in having Hilton hotels in 76 countries. Hilton also had a charismatic personality and great personal relationships.

Great leaders know how to think and act with optimism. They go for solutions, and find the silver linings in problems. They may change course, but they never give up. His great leadership skills have motivated many people especially those who dream of becoming hoteliers.

References:

http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/conradhilton.html

http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/conrad-hilton-165.php