CNBC Leaders Playbook premieres Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNBC, with all-new episodes airing Wednesdays.
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These leadership takeaways are part of a new primetime series, CNBC Leaders Playbook, premiering January 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by Julia Boorstin, the series goes inside the minds of the world’s top business leaders to reveal how lasting success is built.
Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer never set out to build a massive company.
It all began as an experiment in “enlightened hospitality” — which is Meyer’s belief that when you put employees first, they deliver better guest experiences, which drives loyalty, revenue, and long-term success for everyone involved.
