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Leadership Lessons From Kent Taylor, Founder Of Texas Roadhouse

Eric Jacobson

From cover-to-cover of Made From Scratch you’ll learn the leadership lessons of the late Kent Taylor , founder of the restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse. In the new book, Taylor recounts how he built the restaurant chain from the ground up after being rejected more than 80 times as he pitched the idea for the business.

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First Look: Leadership Books for February 2024

Leading Blog

Businesses and society endorse busyness, overwork, and extreme commitment as the most valued traits in workers. Many workers believe that to compete with other top talent, they must embrace a culture that rewards long hours and a constant connection to work. It's time to fight back.

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Commitment

Lead on Purpose

My commitment: For the next six months (at a minimum) I will write at least one post a week. I started this blog (in 2007) to promote leadership principles in product management. This is an important discipline that does not get enough attention. I’ve hopefully added at least a drop to the bucket.

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Texas Roadhouse and a Leader’s Legacy

Mark Sanborn

A personal note: This post is a tribute to Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of Texas Roadhouse who tragically passed in March 2021. Kent Taylor, founder of Texas Roadhouse, not only openly admits that three of his first five restaurants failed, but he has a memento from each mounted behind his desk with a plaque detailing the money lost. .

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Embracing Emotional Intelligence: The Art of Leading as a Feeling Being Who Thinks

CO2

This authenticity encourages team members to be open about their feelings and challenges, creating a supportive environment conducive to growth and innovation. This connection fosters loyalty, commitment, and a shared sense of purpose. This resonance is crucial for inspiring and motivating a team.

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2020 Top CHRO List – The People Leaders To Watch

N2Growth Blog

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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Guest Post: 10 Secrets of Effective Leaders

Lead on Purpose

And stay committed to helping your team members achieve them. Be innovative. You’ll be seen as an innovator and not just someone who goes along with the group. 4: Being innovative ties closely with understanding your markets; be the market expert for your product line. #9: Set clear goals. Grow your skills.

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