“It’s always about the people — no matter how big or small your company is.”
You Don't Have to Choose Between People & Profit
The secret to outperforming your competition and increasing productivity and profit isn't only through better technology and processes – it's done by optimizing your people. As the leader of over 1,600 employees, I have learned that supporting mental health is not only essential to our team members but to the success of our company. It's a hard-edge business strategy and core operational concern, just like food safety or cost control. In my TEDx talk, I share the whys, the lessons, and the steps to create a mental-health informed workplace.
"The ROI on building a mental-health informed workplace is improved productivity, higher retention rates, lower absenteeism, and more."
"Leadership is all about making relationships."
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Whether you’re looking to improve your personal leadership skills or enhance the performance of your organization, I have the tools and experience to empower you and your team to achieve your goals. These topics are a weekly focus of my business seminar at The George Washington University and various keynotes over the years. You can watch my keynote to the graduating class of GWU's MBA program or check out my talk on leadership at the Signature CEO Conference at the link below.
Personal Productivity & Time Management
If you can't effectively manage your time, you can't win in business. It's that simple. I regularly speak at conferences, talk on podcasts, and teach courses in personal productivity and time management for teams in my restaurants and for other companies. I have developed a personal productivity map that helps individuals define and prioritize their "all" to be more able to focus on what matters most and become more efficient (and happier!) in their work and life.
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