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Balancing Theory and Reality: Seth Godin's Challenge to Visionaries

Seth reminds us of the significance of theories leading to practice and throwing them out if they don't.

Daniel kicks us off today with a story from 'Miracle on 34th Street' about Macy's Santa Claus, which serves as a perfect example of unreasonable hospitality and service, inspired by yesterday’s episode.

We then delve into a discussion on theories, their practical applications, and the importance of adapting when theory doesn't match reality. A key takeaway is the balance between visionary thinking and customer feedback, illustrated through examples like Raising Canes' simple menu and the innovation of the iPhone.

Plus, a special shout-out to Dale Doman for his insights on hospitality in service in our Discussion/Chat community.

Join us for an engaging conversation about serving customers, experiment culture in organizations, and the ever-evolving nature of theories.

And read Seth’s full blog from today here.

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

01:09 Reflecting on Unreasonable Hospitality

05:05 Theories and Practicality

09:16 Customer Feedback vs. Visionary Thinking

11:47 Encouraging Experimentation and Creativity

14:43 Shoutouts and Closing Remarks

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