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Here are five reasons why I loved working at McDonald’s: 1. **Striving for Excellence**: At McDonald’s, we were always encouraged to be the best in the fast-food industry. Being number two was never an option. 2. **Employee Development**: The owners truly invest in their employees' development, providing ample opportunities to learn and grow as leaders. 3. **Open Communication**: The owners value and listen to employee input, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. 4. **Investment in Resources**: McDonald’s invests significantly in both state-of-the-art equipment and its people, ensuring a top-notch working environment. 5. **Continuous Improvement**: Leadership at McDonald’s is committed to excellence, constantly seeking new innovations and conducting cooperative visits to enhance customer service. I am proud to say I worked at McDonald’s !

Off to another really interesting day at the Category Management Association conference in Dallas, TX with Stefan Lewis from XGS.ai presenting his Career Path Analysis. Do you want to become a director in CPG or Retail? If so, how many roles does one have in their career before getting to the Director level? Seven roles seems to be the sweet spot - more than that and the chances of becoming a Director lessens with each additional role. Cross training helps build strong CPG careers!!

#CocaCola #Change #Evolve #Surprise 🔷Career Evolution: From Vintage to Modern Masterpiece Just like the iconic Coca-Cola bottle, our careers undergo a remarkable evolution over time. 🔷Early Days (1899): We start as the original glass bottle, unique and full of potential. Our skills are raw, but our enthusiasm is unmatched. 🔷Contour Bottle (1915): We develop our unique shape, refining our skills and expertise. We become more recognizable and valuable in the market. 🔷Modern Classic (1950): We reach our peak, a timeless design that is both familiar and innovative. We are confident and successful in our field. 🔷Continuous Improvement (Present): We embrace change and adapt to new trends. We continue to learn and grow, staying relevant and competitive. #TheTakeaway: Just like the Coca-Cola bottle, our careers are a journey of evolution. Embrace the changes, learn from the past, and continue to innovate to achieve greatness! #CareerEvolution #Tuesdayinsights #CocaCola #Inspiration #NeverStopLearning

Great read! Experts talk about strategies to attract and retain top talent in the retail and hospitality industries. Learn about how transmitting transparency to achieve retention in these typically high turnover industries is helping to shift the balance 🚀

Today, I was able to speak with a group of students within the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management. It is a wonderful feeling to be able to give back to a college that has supported so much of my career. Professors who truly care about the wellbeing of every student and their contribution to their field. The focus today was once again on networking and the impact of a Global Supply Chain. As once a student in the college, the importance of networking was not only highlighted but put into action by many networking events with industry leaders and alum. A practice that at its core is about relationships. Businesses don’t just increase profit margin by being robots, they are able to increase sales and margins from the building of relationships. From a supply chain/ purchasing perspective, networking is part of the negotiation process. Understanding the culture of a company that you are going to partner with and having a relationship with them that one can trust and build. As a graduate of the University and an alumni board member for HRSM it reiterates the importance of these conversations. Whether you work in a restaurant or work in a manufacturing facility, the foundation of the business improving is based on the relationships internally and externally. As always, a special thanks to cliff arthur Tina Weeks Weaver Kevin Ayres Mike Watson, Ed.D Who’s in your Network?!

🌟 Last week, we explored top talent strategies in retail and hospitality. Check out the key takeaways & watch the recording on our blog now! (Attached in comments) 💭 #TalentManagement #Retail #Hospitality #WebinarRecording

McDonalds' Accelerating The Arches playbook is working, earning 9% sales growth for 2023. The reasons why we've been able to accomplish this exponential growth is through culturally relevant marketing strategies, affordable core equities, and elevated digital experiences. I look forward to all that's to come in 2024! #McDonalds #Q4 #AcceleratingTheArches

Hi, Jasmine O’Connor is one of my brilliant Strategic Management students in the National College of Ireland . As part of of her assignment Jasmine is monitoring and seeing the reach that she can get on her posts over the next few weeks. Not being a marketing expert (I know you are shocked at this) I hope that you like, repost or share hints and tips for Jasmine O’Connor post. Laoise Nugent David Hurley Dermot Bradfield Paul O'Kane maybe you could help on the social media tips😀 #marketing #changinglivesthrougheducation #strategticthinking

Yesterday, July 10th, was my 1 year mark serving my 4th generation family owned company, Weber's Brand 💛 I started with so many ideas and goals, but had no idea where to start. 1. Establish Weber's Brand as an every day household brand and name 2. Take back Buffalo and the Western New York community as the true dominant mustard of the region in every category (retail sales and restaurant facings) 3. Modernize business practices and efficiency 4. Create a powerful online presence 5. Push expansion efforts further than the company has ever dreamed 1 year later, those goals continue to run through my veins. I know deep down what this company can look like one day. Everything is on me, and that's just how I want it. I believe I have made a lot of improvements, but there is still so much work to be done.

What was your very first paid job? And what did you learn then that you can still apply today? 🪞 Reflecting on my journey that kicked off at Burger King when I was 16! 🍔 From working the drive-thru to corporate triumphs, it's been an incredible ride. 🚀 Here are some priceless lessons I've carried from the milkshake machine to the executive meetings: 1️⃣ Teamwork: Just like working with the kitchen staff, collaboration is key to success. 🤝🏽 2️⃣ Adaptability: Handling a fast-paced drive-thru prepared me for corporate curveballs. 🔄 3️⃣ Customer Focus: Making hot fries or enhancing service/process models, customer satisfaction is paramount. 👑 4️⃣ Work Ethic: Late night & double shifts taught me the power of hard work and dedication. ⏰ 5️⃣ Leadership: Whether leading the frontline crew or a corporate team, leadership skills are timeless. 🌟 Here's to the journey from the flame grill to the office! 🎂🥳 (and yes, I keep everything 😜😊) #corporateculture #workethic #careerjourney