India, Nov. 15 -- Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta believes building a successful workplace takes more than employee perks or quick management fixes. The hotel group's approach to workplace culture has helped it retain the title of the world's best workplace for the second consecutive year, bringing its total number of wins to three.

Nassetta, who took over as Hilton's president and CEO in 2007, discussed the leadership philosophy behind the company's workplace success in an interview with Fortune's Diane Brady.

"There's nothing proprietary about it," Nassetta told Fortune, describing his approach to leadership.

He said building a strong workplace comes down to investing in employees, giving teams a shared sense of purpose and ensuring that c...