Most podcasts never make it past episode 5, so the fact that you are here for episode 13 means a lot to me. In this conversation, we are talking about what it really takes to build a cohesive team, whether that team is your staff, your school nutrition crew, your sales team, or the people living under your roof.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

• The reality of starting something new when your numbers are still small
• Why perfection keeps you stuck and why excellence is a better goal
• How a clear mission, vision, and core values pull your team together
• Using those core values to make fair, consistent decisions
• Delegating at work and at home so people can grow and feel needed
• Building systems and standard operating procedures that support your team
• Helping each person feel seen, heard, and like they belong
• Having honest conversations when someone is not meeting expectations

I also share some stories from my time as a food service director, how we built core values as a team, and what I am still learning as I lead Project School Nutrition and a family at the same time.

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