MIBE Weekly Messages
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Looking Ahead
Last week our executive team at Footers Catering had our annual two-day strategic planning session. It’s something I look forward to each year as the six of us gather to discuss what we learned from the previous year and make decisions on what needs to be prioritized in the year to come.
Does Your Team Say “We” or “They”?
It’s no secret that I love sports. Last week I was in Las Vegas for a speaking engagement that happened to be two days before the Pac 12 Football Championship Game.
Mastering the Busy Season
December marks one of the busiest times of the year for caterers around the world. There are company parties, year-end celebrations, and hosts who invite friends and family to gather in their homes.
Prompting Meaningful Conversation
“Thanksgiving Thankfuls” has become an annual tradition at Footers. It has had such a big impact on our team that it is now included in our non-traditional benefits for those who qualify. Managers are asked to write one to two sentences about every other person on our management team.
One Thing Missing From My Life, and Maybe Yours Too
I find myself with a constant need to be busy, always to be doing or accomplishing something. I’m a classic over-scheduler, prescribing to the “see white and fill it” approach to my calendar. I say “yes” to more opportunities than I probably should.
Creating Psychological Safety
I recently led a discussion for the Leading Caterers of America about “leading with purpose”. Among an impressive group of leaders in our industry, we shared the things that great leaders do and the behaviors common among not-so-great leaders.