Ryan Magnon
Chief Operating Officer at Ithaka Hospitality Partners and former Air Force officer, sharing leadership lessons about humility, trust, and leveraging team expertise.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 8min
My Air Force Lesson: I Didn’t Have All the Answers, but My Team Did - Ryan Magnon, Ithaka Hospitality Partners
Ryan Magnon, Chief Operating Officer at Ithaka Hospitality Partners and former Air Force officer, shares impactful leadership insights from his military background. He discusses the importance of admitting inexperience and leaning on seasoned experts. Ryan emphasizes building trust, listening, and collaborating with mentors, like Master Sergeant Salath, to enhance operations. His lessons in humility and teamwork continue to shape his approach in the hospitality industry, driving excellence in team dynamics.
Sep 4, 2025 • 19min
Why Hospitality Excellence Depends on Leadership Excellence - Ryan Magnon & Scott Rohm, Ithaka Hospitality Partners
Ryan Magnon, COO of Ithaka Hospitality Partners, and Scott Rohm, CDO, share pivotal lessons on the connection between leadership and hospitality excellence. Both seasoned leaders honed their skills at The Ritz-Carlton under Horst Schulze. They discuss why selecting the right leaders is crucial for operational success and how slight cultural shifts can transform organizations. Their insights on servant leadership, team alignment, and creating thriving environments resonate deeply for anyone in the hospitality industry, enhanced by a compelling story from a Shanghai dining room.
