Leadership Lesson No B-School Teaches. Kush Kapoor, CEO Roseate Hotels & Resorts, in Conversation with Ekta Capoor

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In this powerful and emotionally rich episode of The CoffeeQs Show, Kush Kapoor, CEO of Roseate Hotels, sits down with Ekta Capoor for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation. From humble beginnings as a room boy to leading one of India’s most prestigious luxury hospitality brands, Kush shares the story behind his leadership—one that’s built on discipline, empathy, and a profound sense of responsibility toward people.

 

Key Highlights:

  • Resilience in Crisis: How Kush led his entire team through COVID-19 without layoffs

  • Family First: The power of a joint family system in balancing relentless work demands

  • Empathetic Leadership: Why he measures one employee as four lives – and leads accordingly

  • AI with a Heart: How Roseate blends tech innovation with human service

  • Creating Open Cultures: No cabins, no hierarchy – just access and transparency

  • Spiritual Discipline: His 3:30 AM routine, lifelong learning, and Ayurvedic mindset

  • Empowering Contractual Staff: Uplifting communities through skill-building and jobs

 

“My leadership style? Don’t take life too seriously. Serve from the heart, stay transparent, and uplift everyone around you.” – Kush Kapoor

 

From heartfelt stories of emotional moments at work to his radical views on accessibility and openness in leadership, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about people-centric leadership and hospitality transformation.

Watch the full interview now to uncover:

  • The real man behind the luxury brand

  • Life lessons from years of hustle

  • A leadership mindset that sees employees as extended family

  • How personal integrity can shape a company’s soul

 

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