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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

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. Businesses and society endorse busyness, overwork, and extreme commitment as the most valued traits in workers. Former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, Inc., It's time to fight back.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Bullet Train

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article Bullet Train is one of the most unique and fun films I’ve seen in a long time. Sony’s Bullet Train stars Brad Pit as Ladybug, Joey King as Prince, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tangerine, Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon, Andrew Koji as Kimora, and Hiroyuki Sanada as The Elder. It is not for kids.

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Commitment

Lead on Purpose

I started this blog (in 2007) to promote leadership principles in product management. My commitment: For the next six months (at a minimum) I will write at least one post a week. I will continue to learn and share and identify blogs, books and people who are doing great things in leadership and product management.

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Are You Managing the Dimensions of Your CEO Influence?

Lead Change Blog

That trust arises from the CEO’s demonstrated values, fairness, and commitment to the organisation. Living those values, building trust and demonstrating commitment is demanding, and the pace can tell. My CEO colleagues in the charity sector find this a challenging balance to strike. . The most important aspect .

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

CO2

Understanding Emotional Depth in Leadership In the realm of effective leadership, the emphasis often lies on strategic thinking and decision-making prowess. This subtle yet profound shift in perspective emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. This empathy begins with self-awareness.

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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. .