Embracing Growth Through Failure in Hospitality

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In this episode, Jason Himber, CEO of MINA Group, shares how he convinced celebrity chef Michael Mina to pause the company's rapid expansion and focus on strengthening its foundation for long-term success.

Listeners will learn:

• The importance of listening, learning, and building trust when coming into a new business 
• How focusing on process, systems, and discipline can help a company create a stable foundation for growth
• The need to balance systematization with creativity and innovation to maintain a company's unique qualities
• How the pandemic forced the MINA Group to address structural issues and adapt to changes in the workforce
• The value of letting employees fail and make mistakes to develop critical thinking skills and adaptability 
• The significance of encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work 

Mentions:

• CIA (Culinary Institute of America) 
• The Bear (TV show) 

If you enjoyed this, you may also enjoy:

• Lessons From My Unexpected Journey to CEO - Jason Himber, MINA Group
• The Next Frontier: Innovation at the Edges of Hospitality - Jason Himber, MINA Group

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands