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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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A Leader’s Guide To Work In An Age Of Upheaval

Eric Jacobson

Taylor, Jr. Taylor, the CEO and President of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shares his personal experiences and candid, compassionate and practical thoughts on how to transform the way to select, retain and train employees in today’s, post-COVID and radically changed business environment. Taylor, Jr.

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134: Under New Management: Upending Business As Usual | with David Burkus

Engaging Leader

Great leaders don’t innovate products, they innovate the factory. From Frederick Taylor to Henry Ford, the industrial age was made by people who could envision the best way to design the organization around the product. Today, much of the world has moved […] Great leaders don’t innovate products, they innovate the factory.

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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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Challenging Thought-Terminating Clichés: Strategies for Organizational Change

Mike Cardus

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Phrases like ‘Don’t rock the boat’ or ‘It’s not in the budget’ often serve to halt innovation and maintain the status quo.

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Executive Coaches : Unleashing Potential

CO2

The Evolution and Impact of Executive Coaching Executive coaches have been instrumental in the evolution of coaching as a dynamic and innovative practice in leadership development. Athanasopoulou and Dopson’s (2018) research on coaching outcomes highlights that the journey is often more significant than the destination.

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

CO2

It’s not just about making logical decisions; it’s about understanding and managing emotions – both your own and those of your team. This authenticity encourages team members to be open about their feelings and challenges, creating a supportive environment conducive to growth and innovation.