David Kong is the founder and principal of DEI Advisors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering personal success. Previously, he was president and chief executive officer of BWH Hotel Group – comprised of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Sure Stay Hotels, and WorldHotels – a role he retired from as the longest-running CEO of any major hotel company.

In this episode, David talks about the road to becoming CEO, and what was useful in his journey to that role.

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What Prepared Me To Be CEO - David Kong, DEI Advisors