Happy to share that for the 2nd year in a row, I was named one of The Most Influential Restaurant Executives in The Country according to NRN. I was asked by someone I support why I thought I made it on the list again. It really made me think about my position as a leader. In this episode, I share things I do that I believe helped me earn this amazing recognition.

What is success? During this episode, I share my thoughts on success and things you can do to help you find “success” in your life.

An opportunity presented itself this week to potentially do a TedX talk. This is exciting and a little overwhelming as now I need a talk! What would you talk about if given the opportunity. This week I explore my thoughts about the process and where I am leaning.

This episode I share a few pointers for getting the most out of your networking efforts. For those who follow me, you know that networking is VERY important to me, but also something that still puts me on edge each and every time! Hope to share a few tips that will help you be successful with your next experience!

Recently I was named one of The “Most influential restaurant executives in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers”. As I reflected on what guides my leadership journey, it felt timely to share those thoughts with you. I share 4 things that I think have truly allowed me to positively impact those I have had the privilege to support over the past decade & challenge you to consider the type of leader you want to be. “Leadership Doesn’t Happen Overnight, but it Can Start Today”.

After a little bit of a break to organize my life, we are back & talking about Mentorship! Studies support the idea that mentorship can impact your trajectory (personal and professional) through life. Having had some great mentors and seeing the result of my mentorship in others, I share a few reasons why I think Mentorship is vital. I also update you on some projects I am working on and encourage you to get involved (both as a mentor and mentee)!
Here are a couple of organizations I support that could use your help!

https://www.nfte.com/https://
www.collegeofadaptivearts.org/

Study referenced in the show today. https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/cgri-survey-2013-executive-coaching.pdf

This week I share a few areas that you can focus on to improve your goal setting! I also quickly outline 10 goal setting areas I think are important to put focus into which are" Educations, Physical Health, Relationships, Personal Development, Career, Financial, Spiritual, Psychological, External, and Experiential. For more information, visit me at SmartSelling.Guru or you can email me at [email protected]

Our mental health is vitally important. Especially now with everything going on in the world. With this being the case, I personally don’t think we spend nearly enough time talking about how we are and things we can do to improve our situation. It is ok to not be ok, it is NOT ok to stay that way. I share a few things I do to try and stay mentally healthy.

On the first episode of Smart Selling Guru, I share my personal Mission and Vision statements while encouraging you to consider what yours should be!