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#774 Greg Winey
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- The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
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- Mar 5, 2026
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Summary
Hospitality leadership, hotel asset management, and the art of authentic connection — in this powerful conversation with Greg Winey , we unpack what it really takes to build a thriving hospitality organization. With more than 45 years in the hotel industry, Greg shares how mastering the language of hospitality, leading with genuine human connection, and understanding your financial foundation can transform both your leadership and your business. In this episode, I sit down with Greg Winey — founder and principal of NorthPointe Hospitality Management — a man who started as a bellman in 1979 and went on to lead one of the largest privately held hospitality management companies in the United States. Over his career, Greg has overseen 135 hotels, 5,000 employees, and more than $1B in hotel assets , building a legacy rooted in operational excellence, leadership development, and financial discipline. But what struck me most during our conversation wasn’t just the scale of Greg’s success — it was the simplicity behind it. Greg reminds us that real leadership is built on connection, not scripts. Kindness can’t be automated. Culture can’t be faked. And understanding the financial reality of your organization gives you the freedom to stay aligned with the values you started with. We talk about: • How mastering the vocabulary and vernacular of your profession unlocks opportunity • Why scripted hospitality fails but authentic connection wins • The leadership lessons learned from managing 135 hotels and 5,000 employees • How understanding debt, assets, and financial positioning protects your culture • Why the best leaders never stop mentoring the next generation • The simple leadership principles that scale billion-dollar organizations Greg Winey is the rare kind of leader who trul…