

Richard Fain
Longtime chairman and former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, sharing leadership lessons about building culture, delivering memorable customer experiences, and long-term vision.
Top 5 podcasts with Richard Fain
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 12min
How to Deliver the “WOW” in Everyday Life (with longtime former Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain) SB1748
Join Richard Fain, the former CEO of Royal Caribbean, as he shares insights on leading with purpose and creating memorable experiences. He reveals how to transform ordinary moments into opportunities to 'deliver the WOW' in life. Richard discusses the importance of long-term vision over quick gains and how to foster intentional company culture. Learn about engaging diverse teams and retaining talent through example-setting. Get inspired with practical tips to bring creativity and generosity into your everyday life!

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 17min
Richard Fain - Royal Caribbean Chairman | How Culture Took Us from $550M to $90 Billion
Richard D. Fain, longtime leader of Royal Caribbean Group, transformed the cruise industry from a $550 million company to a $90 billion giant. He shares insights on the power of long-term thinking and intentional culture-building, making decisions that favor excellence over cheap compromises. Fain emphasizes the importance of fostering open debate and maintaining alignment in decision-making. He also reflects on leadership during the pandemic, advocating for over-communication and prioritizing people in challenging times.

Oct 20, 2025 • 57min
The Counterintuitive Hiring Secret That Built Royal Caribbean's $16B 'Culture of Wow'
Richard Fain, former CEO and current Chairman of Royal Caribbean Group, shares insights from his book, Delivering the WoW. He reveals how he built a culture of purpose, emphasizing values over skills in hiring. Fain discusses innovative leadership development through cross-functional rotations and the significance of measuring culture with transparency. His unique anecdotes include lessons from a runaway blimp experiment and the importance of candid communication to maintain cultural alignment. Discover how these strategies contributed to Royal Caribbean's thriving success.

Oct 19, 2025 • 41min
916 Star of the Seas Review + Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain
Join Richard Fain, the former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group and author of 'Delivering the Wow,' as he shares his insights on the cruise industry's comeback after the pandemic. He discusses the inspiration behind his book and how guest feedback shapes ship design. Fain also dives into the daring innovations like the North Star observation capsule and the stunning Central Park on Oasis-class ships. Listen for fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from the inaugural voyage of the Star of the Seas, plus highlights of dining and entertainment options!

Oct 14, 2025 • 32min
Inside Royal Caribbean: Richard Fain on Delivering the Wow
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Royal Caribbean Group's Chairman, Richard Fain, as he reveals the secrets behind the company's culture of innovation and what it really takes to redefine the modern vacation. Plus, Richard shares stories and lessons from his new book, Delivering the Wow. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com


