About - Hlg Ceo Coaching

"It's Lonely at the Top"

This expression could not be more accurate as a CEO, particularly in an association with a volunteer board. HLG CEO Coaching provides the sounding board every CEO needs, and few have. Industry veteran John Longstreet provides a rare perspective into your operation, board, and yourself.

John's service includes a monthly 1:1, typically via video, bi-weekly "check-ins" utilizing a simple Q&A application, and as-needed "on the fly" advice. To paraphrase Cornell Professor Tony Simons, "John's coaching could change your life."

Even third graders listen to John.

Message from
John Longstreet
March 2024

Friends,
Thank you for visiting our website. Currently, HLG CEO Coaching is fully subscribed.

I may be adding more clients in the Fall.

If you want to talk with me about getting in the queue, please use the "Contact" page to do so.

Thank you,
John Longstreet

Testimonials

"A Gifted Storyteller"

"John is a gifted storyteller and his method of coaching has benefited scores of leaders throughout his career. His messages are on point and resonate with his mentees. For that reason, I regularly use John's examples in my books."
Chip Bell
Noted Author and Customer Service Guru

"Having served with John on two national association boards, I have seen firsthand that John's consensus building capabilities combined with his people skills have proven to move his colleagues to better solutions for the benefit of all."
Lynn Minges
President & CEO
North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association

"For over twenty years, John has coached Cornell Hotel School Masters Students on leadership, communication and group dynamics. He is one of the most highly respected of the industry coaches I have worked with and has changed many lives via the Leadership Development Program."
Tony Simons
Professor & Former Director of the Master's Leadership Development Program
Cornell University

"John's experience, insight and communication skills enable him to demystify complex scenarios. Often times CEOs seem to learn by trial and error. John's guidance helps eliminate the error part."
Scott Dolch
President & CEO
Connecticut Restaurant Association

About John

John Longstreet most recently was president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA). The PRLA represents Pennsylvania's 26,000 restaurants, 1500 hotels, and 50 destination marketing organizations by promoting, protecting, and improving the state's hospitality and tourism industry. It provides a unified voice for the travel and tourism industry.

Before taking the helm of the PRLA, Longstreet was president & CEO of Quaker Steak & Lube, the fast-growing casual dining chain. During his four-year tenure, the company posted record growth, expanding from 38 to 65 restaurants in 17 states and Canada. Before leading QS&L, Longstreet was executive vice president of ClubCorp USA, which owned and operated 160 golf and business clubs nationwide. He also served as senior vice president of Bristol Hotels & Resorts, then North America's largest independent hotel management company, and vice president of Intercontinental Hotels Group. While at Bristol and ClubCorp, Longstreet spearheaded the development of and oversaw the HR functions for the organizations, each of which had nearly 20,000 employees.

SERVICE TO OTHERS & SPECIAL HONORS
 Cornell Hotel School Masters Program. Currently in his 23rd year of providing coaching to Masters students
 Cornell, Penn State, and York College - Periodic lecturer
 Cornell Hotel Society Board – Global Director
 Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association – Director Emeritus, the only such title awarded in the PRLA's history
 Texas Hotel & Lodging Association – Lifetime Achievement Award
 Plano, Texas – Family of the Year

COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Mayor of Plano, Texas – During his tenure as Mayor, Plano was ranked the fifth fastest-growing and among the safest cities in the nation. Over 50 new companies moved to Plano during Longstreet's two terms in office. Plano was named the most business-friendly city in the Dallas Metroplex.
 Texas Statewide Commissions – Appointed by Governors Bill Clements and George W. Bush.
 Metroplex Mayors Association – President
 Texas Attorney General – Municipal Advisory Committee
 Penn Northwest Economic Development Corporation – Director
 Council of State Restaurant Associations – Director
 National Restaurant Association – Director
 International Society of Hotel Associations -Vice Chairman
 Texas Hotel & Lodging Association – Chairman

BUSINESS BOARDS
 Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands
 ShiftOne

ACADEMICS
 Cornell University Council
 Penn State School of Hospitality Management Board of Directors
 Slippery Rock University Foundation Board
 Cornell University Executive in Residence

"It's Lonely at the Top"

Testimonials

"John is a gifted storyteller and his method of coaching has benefited scores of leaders throughout his career. His messages are on point and resonate with his mentees. For that reason, I regularly use John's examples in my books."Chip BellNoted Author and Customer Service Guru

"John's experience, insight and communication skills enable him to demystify complex scenarios. Often times CEOs seem to learn by trial and error. John's guidance helps eliminate the error part."Scott DolchPresident & CEOConnecticut Restaurant Association

About John

"John is a gifted storyteller and his method of coaching has benefited scores of leaders throughout his career. His messages are on point and resonate with his mentees. For that reason, I regularly use John's examples in my books."
Chip Bell
Noted Author and Customer Service Guru

"John's experience, insight and communication skills enable him to demystify complex scenarios. Often times CEOs seem to learn by trial and error. John's guidance helps eliminate the error part."
Scott Dolch
President & CEO
Connecticut Restaurant Association