About The Book
The Light and Warmth Within isn’t just a business book—it’s a front-row seat to one of the most remarkable culture transformations in hospitality history. From boardrooms to back-of-house, Libardo Lambrano takes you behind the scenes at Hilton, sharing the lessons, stories, and leadership insights that fueled its rise to become the world’s most hospitable company.
Packed with real-life moments—from gold-painted plungers to game-changing leadership moves—this book shows how purpose, people, and culture can turn challenges into triumphs. You’ll meet the visionaries who reshaped the brand, explore the programs that made team members feel like family, and see how a century-old company found new relevance in a changing world.
Whether you’re in hospitality, leading a team, or just love a good comeback story, you’ll walk away inspired to build organizations where people don’t just work—they belong.
Key Themes & Highlights
People Serving People: Why Hilton’s culture starts (and thrives) with its team members.
Leadership in Action: How Chris Nassetta and his team rebuilt a company from the inside out.
The Purpose Platform: Aligning values, mission, and vision for lasting impact.
Culture That Sticks: Recognition, well-being, and diversity done right.
Resilience in Crisis: Lessons from navigating COVID-19 and other challenges.
The Hilton Effect: How one brand continues to shape guests, communities, and the industry.
Author’s Note
When a health scare and a global pandemic changed my life overnight, I turned to writing as a way to make sense of it all. What began as a personal journal became a blueprint for leadership, culture, and resilience—lessons forged during my years at Hilton and shaped by the extraordinary people I worked with. My hope is that you’ll find ideas you can apply to your own work, and maybe even a spark to light your own “light and warmth within.”
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Pre-order your copy now on Amazon and start your journey toward building a culture where people shine. Available September 15th
