In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Chef, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host Chris Hill. Making the Cut is the title of Chris's book and podcast; both are interview-based explorations into the success principles of entrepreneurial elite.

During the podcast, Chris describes his journey from being in a high-profile marketing position to switching gears and following his dreams to become a chef and restaurateur. Chris eventually turned his blogging into a book and his love of cooking into an enterprise. Chris shares the inspiration behind his forthcoming book, Lead Like a Chef, and about the ups and downs that accompany being a leader and changemaker.

Key Takeaways:

[2:32] What does the phrase 'bring your whole self to work' mean to Chris?

[3:31] Chris describes the path he took to becoming a chef and an entrepreneur.

[10:26] The challenges of the restaurant business.

[22:53] While writing Making the Cut, Chris is privy to an example of a chef who brought his whole self to work.

[33:16] The challenges and benefits of writing, speaking, podcasting, and being a thought leader.

[40:10] Chris describes the attributes of his new book, Lead Like a Chef.

[42:37] Why it is important to focus on the process, not the result.

[52:56] Chris is grateful for his relationship with his girlfriend.

Resources:

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Chris Hill Online

Making the Cut Podcast

What It Means to Bring Your Whole Self to Work Podcast Ep. 10

Making the Cut Book

Tweetables:

You only get one chance to make something of this day. @chrishillwriter

Pain pushes until the vision pulls. @mikedrobbins

We are always going to have challenges, but we should allow our workplace to be our safe place. @chrishillwriter