Why the best coaches inspire others instead of teach

Values feed Golden Krust CEO's leadership style | Taco John's CEO aims to modernize, connect with youth | Smarties co-president emphasizes authenticity, inclusivity Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 30, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Values feed Golden Krust CEO's leadership style]( Golden Krust CEO Jacqueline Hawthorne-Robinson is on a mission to preserve the deeply held family values that have been part of the 110-unit Caribbean fast-casual chain since her siblings started the company 35 years ago. Hawthorne-Robinson's leadership is rooted in the values instilled by her parents, emphasizing family, hard work and community service, and she aims to preserve these core principles while growing by two or more new locations over the next five years. Full Story: [QSR]( (10/28) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Taco John's CEO aims to modernize, connect with youth]( Heather Neary, the new CEO of Taco John's, is leveraging her extensive experience from Auntie Anne's and KBP Foods to lead the brand into a new era. Her leadership is marked by a focus on modernizing operations and marketing strategies to better connect with younger consumers. Neary's hands-on approach includes visiting numerous restaurants and implementing flexible policies for franchisees, reflecting her understanding of their challenges. Full Story: [Restaurant Business]( (10/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Smarties co-president emphasizes authenticity, inclusivity]( [Smarties co-president emphasizes authenticity, inclusivity]( (Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images) Smarties co-president Liz Dee rejected the advice to hide the fact that the company is run by women, choosing instead to emphasize authenticity and inclusivity while focusing on maintaining relevance in a competitive market. "It's really important, particularly as women in leadership, to tell our stories [and] not be ashamed or afraid to be authentically ourselves," Dee says. "We're a women-run business." Full Story: [Entrepreneur]( (10/28) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Why the best coaches inspire others instead of teach]( [Why the best coaches inspire others instead of teach]( (Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images) Coaching your employees is not about teaching them skills but helping them discover their talents and inspiring them to pursue their strengths, writes Tiffany Gaskell, co-author of "Coaching for Performance 6th Edition" and co-CEO of Performance Consultants International. "Adopting the principles of coaching in a development journey is far-reaching: individuals can evolve and transform their work and lives, while organizations can develop and transform the work and lives of their people," Gaskell writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (10/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Mitigate the impact of office politics with 1 question]( Office politics can lead to stress, decreased productivity and higher turnover rates, writes executive leadership coach Lolly Daskal, who suggests using the phrase "How can we find common ground?" to mitigate these effects. This phrase is designed to promote open dialogue, empathy and a solution-oriented mindset, which can reduce tension and foster more collaboration. Full Story: [Lolly Daskal]( (10/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [Korean jangs offer new dimensions to Western cuisine]( [Korean jangs offer new dimensions to Western cuisine]( (San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers Via Getty Images/Getty Images) Foreign chefs can play a crucial role in globalizing Korean cuisine by incorporating traditional elements into their own culinary styles, experts said at the HANSIK Conference in Seoul. Yang Jong-jip, a professor at the Culinary Institute of America, noted strong student interest in Korean food, while Korean chef Kang Min-goo highlighted the versatility of "jang," or fermented sauces, like doenjang, ganjang, and gochujang, in enhancing Western dishes. 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HR leaders can use inclusive leadership training to address this bias, says Rebecca Perrault, Magnit's global vice president of culture, diversity and sustainability, who recommends employers provide intergenerational mentorships and structured programs for people who rejoin the workforce. Full Story: [WorkLife]( (10/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Danone CMO on blending purpose with business growth]( [Danone CMO on blending purpose with business growth]( (Nicolas Maeterlinck/Getty Images) Linda Bethea, chief marketing officer at Danone North America, discusses the company's approach to balancing purpose and performance in a dynamic consumer packaged goods landscape in this podcast. Bethea highlights Danone's commitment to sustainability, health-conscious choices and leadership development and notes initiatives such as reducing sugar, expanding plant-based offerings and the Oikos partnership with historically Black colleges and universities. Full Story: [Adweek]( (10/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [BuDhaGirl promotes mindful living through fashion, wine]( Jessica Jesse founded BuDhaGirl with the aim of integrating mindfulness into daily life through fashion and consumables. Inspired by her experiences in Thailand and her son's mental health journey, Jesse emphasizes the importance of setting daily intentions and gratitude. BuDhaGirl's products, including All Weather Bangles and sparkling wine, are designed to promote mindful living and celebration rituals, and the brand is poised for growth in the consumables sector with plans to introduce new products like a 2021 vintage Napa Valley Sparkling Wine and canned options. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (10/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Workers call for flexible schedules, shorter work weeks]( Seventy percent of employees want companies to rethink the 40-hour work week, with 89% favoring flexible schedules and shorter work weeks, according to FlexJobs' 2024 Workforce Wellness Report. The analysis highlights the prevalence of overwork, with 58% of respondents feeling pressured to stay on the job past their regular hours and 80% enduring toxic employment environments. Full Story: [BenefitsPRO (free registration)]( (10/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] Here are the results from last week's reader poll. [] The most effective way to encourage critical conversations at work is through: Training and workshops to build communication skills 23.53% Team-building activities to enhance trust 35.30% Open-door policies 11.77% Performance reviews 5.88% Role modeling by supervisors and senior leaders 23.52% [] WFF News [] What we know about remote working now When Amazon announced that all employees will return to in-person work in the new year, it may have felt like the beginning of the end for remote work. Except, at the same time, other companies have gone all-in on remote options with broad latitude in how employees perform their jobs. Is one approach clearly better than another? With several years of post-pandemic formal and ad hoc experiments in how we work, what do we really know now about the impact of remote and hybrid arrangements? And how can we use the research and our own experiences to perform and manage better in hybrid work environments? [Read more](. 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