In this episode we discuss: how success is something you choose; the significance of social intelligence; the "magic formula"; why the hiring process starts with self-awareness; Why it is important to know your values; the significance of knowing your audience; and value in trusting your gut.

Steenrod is a graduate of Clemson University, and got his professional career started as a manager working at Apple South Restauants, where he specialized in leading new restaurant openings and helped propel Applebee’s towards becoming the world’s largest casual dining chain.He would go on to work at Café Tu tu Tango, where he would become director of human resources.From Tu Tu Tango, Steenrod would go on to join Celebrity Cruises as Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations. Under Steenrod’s leadership, Celebrity’s culinary team was the first cruise line to be featured at the prestigious, historic James Beard House in New York City.For almost 2 year now, Steenrod had been the Vice President of Operations at The Garces Group where he oversees more than 1,150 hospitality professionals from a wealth of different backgrounds and cultures, working in 15 award-winning restaurants and bringing the celebrated cuisine of Chef Jose Garces to thousand upon thousands of guest.