June 12, 2026

The Best Leaders Create More Leaders - Dina Winder, Highgate

The Best Leaders Create More Leaders - Dina Winder, Highgate
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What separates good leaders from great ones? According to Dina Winder, the EVP of Asset Management at Highgate and President of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA), the answer is simple: great leaders create more leaders.

In this conversation, Dina shares why she has dedicated so much of her time to mentoring future hospitality professionals through Highgate, HAMA, and AHLA's FORWARD initiative, and why she believes senior leaders have a responsibility to actively pull others up as they advance.

You'll hear her perspective on the leadership pipeline challenges facing hospitality, why the industry loses too many talented women in the middle stages of their careers, and how mentorship, visibility, and advocacy help build stronger organizations. This episode offers practical lessons for any hospitality leader focused on developing talent, strengthening teams, and creating lasting impact.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands