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Want to understand leadership? Listen to Aly and his approach to leadership. Seriously listen or read what Aly says about how he addresses challenges, leads people, leads his business and now brand. What a great example of what "people first" means. Individuals can talk people first, offer training, provide listening sessions and those are valuable, but Aly's approach is refreshing take on "people first". One could stipulate restaurant and office leadership is different; I disagree. Everything takes people to succeed and how you treat them in private when no-one is looking and in public defines your approach to people. His brand is successful because of his steady hand, perseverance, and most importantly a "people first" approach. He understood what was important during any challenge at THAT TIME, while not losing sight of his vision and goal. Certainly not a one-person success story, his wife and family were a big part of that success. That is putting people first, whether your family, friends, or colleagues. He took the feedback to build a successful brand. Aly shared about his restaurant having a line of customers, credit card machine down and a leaky roof. Listen to how he handled that challenge. What a wonderful story and I am excited to try the meals!

The way you do one thing is the way you do everything. I love these examples of people stepping out of their 'role' and just being human. We can all take note of these examples and deliver surprising kindnesses until it becomes second nature. #leadership #relationships #community

In this business, humility, empathy, kindness, and insatiable curiosity will take you far, and I’m proud that so many of our First Watch Restaurants teams exemplify just that.   Recently, Dan Jones had the opportunity to chat with Ben Coley at FSR Magazine about his leadership journey – from Starbucks and CAVA to his current role as COO here at First Watch.   I love the principles he shares here, like truly listening to the leaders in our restaurants as we make decisions on the future of the organization: “I just think listening to your people, listening to the people doing the work is so critical. I always say the best ideas we have come from the people doing the work.”   #FWRG #Leadership #PeopleFirst

Happy employees mean happy guests. It may seem obvious from the outset, but years of experience in the restaurant industry only reinforces this core business philosophy. In practice, the lessons here also tie directly into the value of servant leadership. When leaders put their team first, the team learns to put the guest first. After all, smiles are the only thing more contagious than Happy Joe’s 🍕. #Restaurant #Leadership #ServantLeadership

Minola Jac and I met through various panel discussions - fun interactions, fascinating conversations and many stories.  Over a period of time, the discussions continued over calls and what clearly emerged was that both of us were interested in the human side of change work.  We decided to convert this into a series of conversations (4 parts, to be precise) and will share one a week for the next four weeks.  We hope you will join in the conversation through your comments and thoughts. Part 1 - Dining table to work table How do we get inspiration from around the dinner table to guide us in our conversations and work and equally how do we bring the intention around our workplace conversations into our dinner table interactions. What can we do to bridge these two worlds so they harness the wisdom of each other instead of keeping them separate? Listen on to find out more. https://lnkd.in/gUaKny6R #businessstorytelling #changemanagement #changework #conversations #communication #change #leadership

🌟 Exciting Conversation Alert! 🌟 I recently had the pleasure of sharing my thoughts on the challenges restaurant owners face in today's dynamic business landscape, as well as the invaluable lessons I've learned through my journey with two Milwaukee-based organizations: Diverse Dining and Turning Tables MKE. 🍽️ Diverse Dining: Cultivating courage, compassion, and connection through meaningful dialogue and training that dissects biases and impacts change. 🔄 Turning Tables MKE: Transforming the restaurant industry by creating positive cultures and pathways from diversity to inclusion. 💡 Business leaders, it's crucial to recognize the hurdles our beloved restaurant owners navigate daily. From supply chain disruptions to staffing challenges, the resilience they demonstrate is awe-inspiring. 🌈 Through my experiences, I've gained an even greater appreciation for the need for business leaders to champion positive cultures and pave clear pathways from diversity to inclusion. It's not just about surviving – it's about thriving together! 🚀 Let's continue this dialogue! What challenges have you observed in the restaurant industry, and how do you see businesses fostering inclusive cultures? Share your thoughts below, and let's build a community of insights and solutions! 🌍💬 #BusinessLeadership #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #RestaurantIndustry #LeadershipInsights

Everything I needed to know about business I learned as a waitress. Okay, maybe not everything, but some really important things — from prioritizing tasks to respecting every role on a team. I share three of my favorite lessons in my latest article for Forbes Agency Council. #service #brandnow #forbes #leadership #lessonsinleadership https://lnkd.in/etzNU2Vi

In an era where organizational culture can make or break the success of a company, one organization has managed to transform its challenges into stepping stones for excellence. Rather than shying away from difficulties, this organization employed strategic initiatives that not only boosted its culture score but also propelled it into a paragon of leadership, hospitality, and sustainable practices. https://lnkd.in/ennuKQky

If you are looking for a mind-expending, soul-warming new-month-ahead gift for yourselves, please let this be you starting following the amazing Soundari Mukherjea and her content on this platform! You can thank me later 😊 Soundari and I share the passion for #storytelling, #change, and storytelling for change. She most generously and graciously created a wonderful conversation space, and the outcome is a series of four weekly inspiration bites that debuts today. 🥁 So, here we go with Part 1 - "Dining table to work table", how do we get inspiration from around the dinner table to guide us in our conversations and work, and equally how do we bring the intention around our workplace conversations into our dinner table interactions... What can we do to bridge these two worlds so they harness the wisdom of each other instead of keeping them separate? Listen on to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gUaKny6R And please do drop your thoughts and ideas in the comments, we would love to continue the conversation with you. #businessstorytelling #changemanagement #changework #conversations #communication #change #leadership #eifc

This Forbes article highlights valuable lessons from the restaurant industry that can benefit businesses across sectors. Understanding each employee's role, fostering leadership, embracing digital tech, and maintaining a cash cushion is key to success. It's a reminder that proven practices can drive growth, efficiency, and long-term viability. #BusinessTips #Leadership #DigitalTransformation