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Interesting anecdote about the concept of "serve to lead". When Laxman Narasimhan took over as the new CEO of Starbucks, he insisted on starting his tenure as a barista. It was a move that put him ahead of his C-suite, most of whom had no clue how to make an espresso, let alone understand the day-to-day operations. In November 2022, the company gathered senior executives at a company coffee farm in Costa Rica to discuss Starbucks’ future, and how to get its stores running better. It was clear that out-of-touch leadership was part of the problem. Laxman Narasimhan highlighted this gap when he asked his team, "Is there anyone in this room who can go with me to an espresso machine and make a latte?" Not one member of the C-suite raised their hand. We lead people. We manage things. Source: Heather Haddon, The Wall Street Journal https://lnkd.in/eiupXJzx #starbucks #CEOskills #servetolead

Get up early... Go to the gym... Eat a healthy breakfast... Meditate... [Insert ritual here] 😊 You hear it all the time - "how to live the best life" - "become a top performer" - "secrets to success" But many of the top performers we've placed in the food and beverage industry claim their success is based on years and years of failing - doing it wrong and learning. Establishing a proven track record for growing brands in the food and beverages industry as a top leader takes time - time failing, time learning, and time to rise to the top. Placing leaders that are winning in the food and beverage industry. It's what we do. #FoodandBeverage #LeadershipTalent #Ritual

Probably the biggest 'take-away' from what is happening at Chipotle Mexican Grill is that competitive advantage is fleeting. It was just not that long ago that the 'pundits' were blasting away at the chain for their problems and inability to grow! UGH!! All strategy has a time element to it. Anytime one talks about how well or badly an organization is doing, they should frame it with the timing. It is a combination of the efforts of a leadership team, board, employees who understand the 'WHY WE EXIST' and the backing of that 'WHY' with real resources and action. McDonald's roared from about 2003 to 2010... no one is singing their praises right now. Those who have consistently catered to the 'low price' drumbeat for success simply do not understand competitive advantage. Any fool organization can be the low price leader. It takes skill to be the 'low cost' leader and there is only ONE LOW COST leader in any marketplace. The rest are wannabees who increasingly get crushed by margins. Chipotle has put the elements together and they are having a time in the sun. #strategy #leadership #strategymindset https://lnkd.in/exJKuW7g

Our COO, Carol Robert, speaking as part of The Food and Drink Federation’s series on diversity and inclusion. Carol discusses mentoring, women in leadership and how giving back to society has been a key part of our business since its foundation.   Watch the full discussion here: https://bit.ly/46O4XBe #diversity #inclusion #GrowingforGood

Navigating the high-stakes world of executive onboarding in the Food & Beverage sector? Discover why getting it right from the start isn't just beneficial—it's crucial for your leadership and company's future. Unpack tailored strategies for seamless integration in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/g3DkW5nr #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveOnboarding #FMCG #StrategicLeadership #CorporateCulture

A great ground game in distribution with the real-time pour-through data of Floteq USA make for an unbeatable combination. Distribution gets real-time volume, temperature, pressure, and TDS (Total Dissoled Solids… to detect line cleanings) for EVERY retailer in real-time… #data #growth #knowing #executing

Starbucks just announced the 1st ever North American Barista Championships. Each US and Canadian location gets 1 nominee, which means 15K total participants. It all starts with Districts in March and ends in June at the Finals in Seattle where the winner is crowned. It’ll be Hogwarts House Cup meets Hunger Games, and the winner gets a trip to Costa Rica where Starbucks R&D kitchen is. Bloomberg calculated that there are 383 billion possible latte combos, so Starbucks probably figures their Baristas deserve some recognition for their concocting. But why is Starbucks really doing this? Because sometimes PR is really about HR. Unrest has been brewing at Starbs: Last year, 8K workers voted to unionize — demanding better pay, better hours, and less complex drinks. So think of this  Barista Battle as more like the “goodwill games.” It’s about worker relations. Starbucks is hosting N.A. Barista Championships to show them appreciation, but also to stave off further unionization. For more of our take watch/listen The Best One Yet here: https://lnkd.in/gbQ5sJxy  Or if you you like to read: www.tboypod.com/newsletter

Today we had a moment to speak to the selected gms who are apart of the WIL group. As our company continues to grow so does our people . Here at Diversified Restaurant Group there are no limits only opportunities,support,and empowerment.Thanks to the acs for supporting your gms and sharing your stories great discussions ! @Yiovani Rodriguez Tom Douglas Sierra Burk Mike Scheidegger Chris Castellanos Robert Ploughe Gursimran Ghumman Carlos Portillo Griselda Godinez Dolores GonzalesRoslin Prasad SG Ellison#impact#feedback#comfort&growth#does not coexist#sharedaccountability#maximize presence

There’s this red brick Thai restaurant Annie and I go to in the city. I dare say it’s our favorite restaurant as we always seem to find a way to mention it. So what’s so spectacular about it? Nothing. We sit at the bar. The noodles steam when the bowls rattle down, we smile at the first bite, and we’re out in 45 minutes. When you know what you’re getting, your brain has to do less work. Which means the path to get it is quicker, easier, and requires less thinking. Which means you’ll travel it more. It’s easy to believe splash is what creates buy-in. In leadership, in sales, in relationships…. But really, it’s consistency. #consistency #culture #sales #leadershipdevelopment #workshops

Sally Lyons Wyatt from Circana dove into what's happening in the snack industry during this afternoon's events at the Executive Leadership Forum. Lyons Wyatt shared that retail food & beverage spending remains resilient, while consumers curb discretionary spending, advising to keep price hikes minimum when possible. Since consumers continue to seek more adventurous flavors, she also offered insights on how the industry can leverage prime selling opportunities throughout the year. While growth will be difficult going forward, Lyons Wyatt stated the snack industry is forecasted to see 2-3% dollar sales growth in 2024. #ELF23 #snackindustry #snacktrends