Master the 7 key elements of leadership body language

Dine Brands' HR exec on carving out a restaurant career | Diverse roles, training shape Molson Coors CMO's career | OpenTable CEO Debby Soo joins Kraft Heinz board to drive innovation Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 6, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Dine Brands' HR exec on carving out a restaurant career]( Christie Cook began her restaurant career as a server at Applebee's while still in college and worked her way up over 25 years to her current role as human resources vice president for the chain's parent company Dine Brands. Cook is on a mission to show that restaurant jobs can be long-term careers, and the company has expanded its benefits to attract and retain employees with perks like a Parent Transition Program, adoption assistance and fertility support, and other programs created with input from employee surveys. Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (11/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Diverse roles, training shape Molson Coors CMO's career]( A management trainee program at Maple Leaf Foods helped solidify Sofia Colucci's passion for marketing, offering the Molson Coors marketing chief experience in developing her skills in corporate financing, international sales and marketing. Colucci also shared that she developed her skills at Maple Leaf before moving on to PepsiCo and then Molson Coors, underscoring the influence of early career experiences. Full Story: [Adweek]( (10/31) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] - [OpenTable CEO Debby Soo joins Kraft Heinz board to drive innovation]( Food Digital (11/1) [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Turning vulnerability into a leadership asset]( Vulnerability can be a powerful tool for leaders, fostering trust and authenticity among teams. Leaders can become more effective by embracing vulnerability, reflecting on personal growth and managing emotional triggers. "You should open yourself up to others and be willing to get analytical and emotional feedback -- ideally from people with multiple perspectives -- before making those tough decisions," according to authors from McKinsey. Full Story: [McKinsey]( (11/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How leaders can transform anger into a catalyst for change]( [How leaders can transform anger into a catalyst for change]( (Sana Farzouli/Getty Images) Leaders can harness anger as a positive force by interpreting it as a signal for change, using it to clarify boundaries, expanding conflict capacity and transforming it into productive energy, writes consultant Marlene Chism. "Enlightened leaders who experience frustration with processes and systems have captured the secret of using energy to push for improvements, rallying their teams to find solutions," Chism writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (11/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Get a handle on emotions now to avoid being triggered]( [Get a handle on emotions now to avoid being triggered]( (Scar1984/Getty Images) It may be difficult to control emotions when we get triggered, writes Mira Brancu, the CEO of Towerscope, who offers five ways to regulate feelings before we get upset, including knowing your triggers and the fears and motivations of others who may set you off and setting the intention to remain calm and assertive. "If you can recognize your feelings, especially when stressed or triggered, you can create more options for how you might want to respond," Brancu notes. Full Story: [Psychology Today]( (11/2) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Master the 7 key elements of leadership body language]( Always be aware of your body language when talking with your team and others because non-verbal cues such as posture, facial expressions and tiny gestures can betray your feelings, writes leadership expert Cheryl Robinson. "The most impactful leaders understand that authority isn't about dominance but about inspiring trust and confidence; embodying strength and warmth creates an environment where ideas flourish, and team members feel valued," notes Robinson, who offers vital body language elements leaders should practice. 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This shift is driven by a desire to attract a younger, more diverse clientele seeking affordable luxury and flexibility in dining options. Establishments like Bar Esmé in Chicago and Gem Wine in New York City are at the forefront, offering relaxed atmospheres and varied menu choices that cater to both high and low budgets. 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