Escaping the Hedonic Treadmill in the Food Industry developing people food safety culture human skills leadership mindset values Dec 06, 2023

Get ready for a mind-bending exploration on the next episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia as we dive into the intriguing realm of the "Hedonic Treadmill." Join us for a fascinating discussion that unravels the concept suggesting that, much like a treadmill, our pursuit of happiness never quite stops, but rather resets to a baseline. How does this phenomenon impact professionals in the dynamic world of food and beverage?

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How Recall Readiness Mirrors Leadership expectations financial food industry food safety food safety culture leadership risk management values Nov 29, 2023

Get ready for another sizzling episode of Real Talk Food Safety! ‍ Discover how an organization's recall readiness status is a direct reflection of its leadership strength. In this must-watch episode, we'll unravel the intricate connection between leadership maturity and the ability to navigate the challenging landscape of food recalls. Join us this week as we dive into the heart of the matter with a seasoned expert in food recall readiness - Stephanie Weinand of Recall InfoLink. Our...

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The Leadership Paradox: Why Culture Change Doesn’t Stick coaching continuous learning developing people food safety culture leadership technical leadership Nov 26, 2023

You've heard it time and again: team members aren’t engaged and they want a better work culture. As a leader, you implement surveys, listening sessions, and food safety celebration days...only to have similar survey results from the next year. Leaders are understandably confused as to what team members really want.  Sound familiar? This cycle of failed culture change is what is called the leadership paradox.  What gives? ‍

The issue is that many leaders still do the same...

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How to Decide Happy in a Crazy World coaching developing people food safety culture human skills leadership values Nov 16, 2023

Join us for an inspirational show featuring the incredible author of "Decide Happy," Susan Hall!  In this enlightening session, Susan will talk about a transformative journey, showing how to instantly shift our focus from gray to grace. She'll share simple yet powerful tools to help you make progress and avoid the overwhelming feeling that life can sometimes bring. Discover the secrets to clearing the clutter in your mind, managing stress, and regaining a profound sense of calm and...

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Five Keys for Unlocking Your Leadership human skills leadership learning series technical leadership values Nov 08, 2023

Self-reflection is the cornerstone of shaping the culture you envision for your organization. Join us as we explore this fundamental truth about unraveling the powerful connection between self-awareness, personal growth, and the culture we create as leaders. We’ll dive into practical insights on how self-reflection can be harnessed as a potent tool in crafting the positive food safety culture we all aspire to have. Get ready to gain valuable insights, share experiences, and discover the...

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Being Unstoppable in Life and Business food allergen food industry food safety leadership risk management Oct 25, 2023

Betsy Craig is an award-winning CEO and the founder of MenuTrinfo. She is considered the nation’s leading expert on food allergy management within the food industry.  Not only does she work with the manufacturing industry, her programs have been launched in over 1000 US university campuses to protect the lives of food allergic students.  Her path wasn’t always easy, in fact, it was downright life-threatening.  Join us to feel her unrivaled energy, passion and...

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Distinguishing Risks from Hazards for Company Leadership food safety culture leadership managing up Oct 10, 2023

Hazard and risk are two terms tossed around interchangeably, but they mean different things from each other and different things to different people. As a food safety professional, which one is important to your audience, and how do you know?  Join us with our special guest Dr. Jennifer McEntire as she walks us through definitions, pros and cons, and how to effectively use hazard and risk within your organization.

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Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know about Food Safety Mediation decision making ethics financial food industry food safety leadership technical leadership Sep 25, 2023

Most people in FSQ have heard of Bill Marler and Shawn Stevens as prominent food safety lawyers, yet have you heard of food safety mediators?  We didn’t even know food safety mediation existed until we met David Ernst.  He practiced food safety law for decades, but started his own business recently to serve differently  - as a food mediator and law firm succession consultantJoin us to learn all about food mediation, succession planning, and what drives...

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Uncover Your Hidden Leadership Power coaching human skills leadership values Sep 06, 2023

In Food Safety and Quality, one of the biggest challenges affecting leaders is the challenge to embrace leading people instead of being the expert.  Unknowingly, this limits their impact, their ability to take care of their team, and their career opportunities.  Ultimately, it hampers their ability to realize their full leadership calling and influence to drive food safety and quality within and outside their organizations.  Join us and our amazing guest, Nicki Vo, Founder of...

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Top-Down or Bottom-Up? What Leadership Approach Best Drives Culture business partner decision making human skills leadership technical leadership Aug 30, 2023

How often does the response “because I said so” motivate people to action?  Not only is that answer often ineffective in driving action, but it can also encourage people to do the opposite. Yet, this type of top-down management is still the predominant approach used in many organizations.  Given the current state of food safety culture, one may wonder, would a bottom-up leadership approach be more effective in engaging team members to drive better food safety outcomes?...

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What We Can Do vs. The Right Thing to Do decision making ethics food safety culture leadership sanitation Aug 23, 2023

In Food Safety and Quality, we’re often faced with what we can do versus the right thing to do.  There’s no better place to examine where it all begins than at the foundation of food safety - sanitation!  Our guests, Katie Walker and Melody Thompson of The Vincit Group, share stories, insights, and ways to navigate by asking big questions, seeing beyond what we see, and navigating risks to make it easier to do the right thing.

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Tips for Developing Your Leadership Presence developing people food safety culture human skills leadership managing up Aug 17, 2023

Is leadership presence the same as executive presence?  Not necessarily; however, the foundation of each is the ability to inspire confidence in others so they want to come along. Whether you’re looking for your first leadership role, moving to a Director role, or ready for a VP role, your leadership presence is in the spotlight.  Join us to examine elements of Leadership Presence critical to having more impact in your current role or preparing for your next job...

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