Like you, Taylor’s career has been up and down, filled with many peaks and valleys.  Having worked through the effects of September 11th in 2001 and the economic crisis in 2008 and 2009, Taylor has stories of being hired, fired, and coached, praised, and celebrated over the years.  He’s learned how to navigate through the good, bad, and in between of what he calls, “Corporate Corporateness” to achieve fulfillment at work and at home.

He’s a human being, just like you, your customers, your team, and everyone in your organization. We’re all out here navigating the peaks and valleys of life, so we might as well encourage each other. That’s why Taylor created Lead With Hospitality, LLC, to inspire a human approach to leadership which will not only help leaders get noticed and get selected, but also inspire them to GIVE their heart and completely change the game for themselves and their organizations.

While he loves sports, hotels, resorts, and hospitality leadership, Taylor’s true passion is writing, speaking, encouraging, and inspiring.  Drawing on his faith and his personal experiences, he writes, speaks, and teaches so he can connect with people, and reconnect them back to what makes them happy – having fun, being utilized for their special talents, achieving success, and growing into their full potential; both personally and professionally.

Taylor’s mission is to teach and coach up and coming leaders and executives how to lead with hospitality, ultimately making others feel welcome, comfortable, and important. He believes before anyone becomes motivated to DO anything, they must first FEEL something. This is not only his belief, it’s science. His keynotes, workshops, and trainings unpack the principles, stories, and applications from his books, blogs, and articles through interactive, engaging experiences your audience won’t soon forget. They’ll experience the magic of leading with hospitality, and in turn, become inspired to lead with hospitality in their own lives at work and at home.

Life is too short for people to wake up every day, go to a job they hate, and feel sad, depressed, and defeated in the process. Leaders have the opportunity to make a positive impact, changing the game for their people as well as their own lives. Taylor’s leadership development content and one on one coaching sessions are personal, customizable, and unique to each client’s needs. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, Universities, and community organizations nationwide.

Taylor’s worked for notable brands such as Disney Parks and Resorts, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Wynn⎮Encore Las Vegas, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Disney Vacation Club.

He graduated with honors from Florida Southern College, in Lakeland, FL, earning a BS in Business Administration.  Later in his career, he earned a Masters of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Taylor currently resides in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife, Jenna.