What Could Possibly Go Right?

Most leadership books teach you how to avoid mistakes. Danny Meyer delivers something far more powerful, showing how optimism—grounded in standards, trust, and relentless learning—creates the conditions for people to thrive together. In What Could Possibly Go Right?, Meyer tells the remarkably honest story of building an enduring culture through growth, setbacks, reinvention, and change. Wise, practical, and full of hard-earned lessons, this is a master class from one of the great culture builders of our time. * Daniel Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code *
With his signature warmth and wisdom, Danny Meyer reveals how to build cultures that bring out the best in people. His stories and lessons are as memorable as the flavours in his restaurants. I’ve been waiting two decades for this book, and it was worth it. * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again and host of the podcast Re:Thinking *
The arrival of a follow-up to Setting The Table brings the joy of your favourite show returning for a new series * Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work *
We all know Danny Meyer is the master of hospitality, but in this stunning book—part memoir, part manifesto—we learn how he became a great and humane leader as well. I am so inspired! * Ina Garten, New York Times bestselling author of Be Ready When the Luck Happens *
Hard-won lessons on leadership and the power of practical optimism … This is memoir as metaphor—a great read. * Seth Godin, author of The Knot *
Danny Meyer is a national treasure and cultural icon—America’s preeminent restaurateur. What Could Possibly Go Right? is his love letter to those who have walked with him on his remarkable journey, one filled with extraordinary success and painful, wrenching loss. This book is an essential roadmap for not only a successful business but also a successful life. * Darren Walker, CEO, Anonymous Content *

Danny Meyer is the New York Times bestselling author of Setting the Table, a book on his leadership philosophy of Enlightened Hospitality. He is also the founder of Shake Shack, which he began as a hot-dog cart in Madison Square Park.

Meyer is the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which has created some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, Eleven Madison Park, and Tabla.

He has been named a TIME 100 Most Influential Person and won the 2017 Julia Child Award. USHG has won twenty-eight James Beard Awards.

Danny and his wife, Audrey, live in New York City and have four children.

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