Episode 51 contains audio from the Founders Award Presentation that took place at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, OK on April 25th, 2018.

The Founders Award is an award we give out annually to the General Manager that went above and beyond the call of duty.  This award is about more than hitting numbers or financial targets.  This is about the spirit, the heart and soul of US Beef.  These men and women represent the very best of US Beef and each one is a true Compass Champion.

You'll hear each Director introduce their nominee and tell stories about their accomplishments.  Pay close attention to the level of Commitment, Humility, and Respect that each of the nominees showcased not only in 2017, but throughout their career. Truly an amazing accomplishment to be nominated and a very special moment for our overall winner.

I hope you enjoy this episode of CompassCast!

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Another great US Beef success story...Josh Spotz (newly promoted Area Director) started as a team member and now he finds himself working side by side with his mentor and current Regional Director of Operations, Karen Lynch.  This dynamic duo has a challenging road ahead.  In a market that has had its share of struggles, we now look to Karen and Josh to get us back on track in Kansas City.  

In this episode, Josh walks us through his plans for the turnaround effort that is already underway.  He describes his early struggles as a District Manager and how a few chance encounters have shaped the way he leads today.   Also, Finish This Sentence makes its triumphant return to CompassCast.  Hope you enjoy!

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Part 2 with Lekeia Tutt and April Pepiot.  We get some more details on their Washington project.  We discuss how Compass and Prime Choice have impacted their leadership journey at US Beef.  April tells us what it felt like to see Keia receive the Founders Award Nomination for R4 and Keia has some advice for US Beef leadership which leaves Bo speechless.  :)

Hope you enjoy Part 2!  

Cheers!

#Cornbread&Rice

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There is nothing little about the year these 2 ladies from Little Rock had in 2017.  In Part 1 of my interview with April Pepiot (District Manager) and Lekeia Tutt (General Manager), they walk us through the special projects they took on in 2017.  These ladies have a very tough job, so for them to volunteer and agree to take on more gives you a glimpse into the heart of these 2 Compass Champions.  From Washington (state), to Tulsa, and all over the state of Arkansas, these 2 have impacted so many employees and it's the effort and results from folks like Lekeia and April, that make US Beef what it is today.  

Hope you enjoy Part 1!  

Cheers!

#Cornbread&Rice

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Join us on I-40 East as Tim Bouma and I make our way to Little Rock. On the way we talk about our 2018 strategy. We discuss our new management model, the new hour,y manager positions, and our strong push toward improving our labor percent. 

Tim also provides some great advice for staying locked in for March. Historically, sales go up in March but we’ve seen our hospitality scores go down. He tells us why that is and how we can avoid that in 2018.

We wrap it up by discussing the regional General Managers meetings/awards, and, specifically, he shares his thoughts on the Founder’s Award. 

Hope you enjoy!

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Hello there friends!  I missed you!

We are back with a preview of what you can expect from CompassCast this year.  Short and sweet.

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Ask me a question that you would like answered on a future episode of CompassCast by going to:

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Simply record your message, preview it (if you want), then submit it.  

First person to send me a message via Speak Pipe gets a gift code for some sweet Arby's Swag!  

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On episode 45, we get back to our roots with a good ol' fashion interview with Regional Director, Tom Johnson.  Tom describes his leadership style as "direct".  He discusses the pros and cons of deploying such a style and how he's adapted his style over the years.  

As a student of VPO Syed Mansoor, Tom discusses Syed's influence on him throughout his career.  What's it like working in STL aka the 314?  Tom shares a few quirks of the city he knows so well.  He also provides some practical advice on how to get to know your people better and we wrap it all up with a riveting round of, "Finish This Sentence..."

Hope you enjoy!  Cheers!

BD

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Here are the 5 podcasts that I've found to bring the most value to me, as a leader.  Click the links below to go to the website for each show or search for each podcast in your preferred podcast platform.  I hope you enjoy!

1.  The ONE Thing Podcast

Episode Recommendations:  #74 and #91

2.  Hacking Your Leadership

Episode Recommendations:  #8 and #17

3.  Radical Candor

Episode Recommendations:  #14 and #17

4.  EntreLeadership

Episode Recommendations:  #101 and #222

5.  oGoInsider Leadership Podcast

Episode Recommendations:  #1 and #3

Cheers!

BD

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1.  E-mail [email protected] and tell me what podcasts you have found most beneficial.  Sharing is caring!

2.  What kind of episode would you prefer to hear to close out the year?  E-mail me and let me know.  Here are the options:

A.  CompassCast 2017- Highlight Show

Send me your favorite episode(s) and your favorite segments, questions, and responses.  Time stamps are greatly appreciated!  (Example: Episode 14 @ 15:23- This really helped me reengage in...) 

B.  2018 Goal Setting- Best Practices

How to take a look back at the previous year and chart a course for 2018.  Give me your best practices or the processes you use to set goals.  

Email me with your vote and provide the supporting details!

Episode 43 features John Davis' kickoff speech from our 2017 DM Conference.  

Focus on the guest, focus on the basics, and "think like owners" are a few of the themes that John drives home.  

Our investment in training and development has been significant.  We're lucky to have owners that support our employees through T&D efforts.  Even in tough years, the investment in your training and development has not once been cut.  

He also discusses new stores and remodels in 2017 and our plan for 2018!  Buckle up US Beef!  We aren't slowing down!

Have a fantastic week everyone!

Cheers!

BD

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Call to Action:

1.  E-mail [email protected] and tell me about your experience sharing bad (or unpopular) news with an individual or a group.  What's worked for you?  What hasn't?  What have you learned?

2.  What kind of episode would you prefer to hear to close out the year?  E-mail me and let me know.  Here are the options:

A.  CompassCast 2017- Highlight Show

Send me your favorite episode(s) and your favorite segments, questions, and responses.  Time stamps are greatly appreciated!  (Example: Episode 14 @ 15:23- This really helped me reengage in...) 

B.  2018 Goal Setting- Best Practices

How to take a look back at the previous year and chart a course for 2018.  Give me your best practices or the processes you use to set goals.  

Email me with your vote and provide the supporting details!

Episode 42 is all about building a maintaining a strong bench.  Hear Izorah Tallent, Sr. Director of Operations, take you through his breakout presentation from the 2017 DM Conference in Tulsa, OK.  

Call to Action:

Email Izorah Tallent ([email protected]) and let him know what your key takeaways were from his breakout.  I want him to feel the CompassCast love!  

Cheers!

BD