Lessons in Leadership

As we were putting up newly platted dishes for a special “soigné” order, one of my cooks asked, “What makes this dish so special, what makes it so great?” Of course in the middle of the dinner rush, it’s hard to give a complete answer, so I quickly responded with the phrase, “I already gave it the soigné 5 minute treatment!”, “I’ll explain later”. So after the dinner rush was complete and the kitchen crew was finalizing their clean-up efforts and end of the night tasks, when I heard from the entry to my office door, “so what’s the 5 minute treatment?” I had ... Read Full Story

Hi, readers! Carol here. I love being a CEO Chef trainer. It’s so much fun watching people transform from “What have I gotten myself into?” to “I’m lovin’ this!!” What has been even more interesting is watching the transformation in me. As the lead trainer for some of our larger programs, I’ve had to coordinate the efforts of almost 200 people to enable them to create their own gourmet buffet banquet in under 2 hours. It’s truly a privilege to have had the opportunity to experience the personal growth this role has provided. What have I learned from the front? Rely on the power ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Lessons in Leadership". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story