Eternal Leadership 056 Cheryl Bachelder | Lead Like Jesus
Jun 23, 2015
Cheryl Bachelder, a seasoned restaurant executive known for her transformational role at Popeyes and her book 'Dare to Serve', shares her insights on leadership. She discusses the principles of servant leadership and its impact on creating a safe work environment. Cheryl highlights her successful turnaround of Popeyes through trust-building and clear goals. She emphasizes the importance of defining personal purpose, fostering character development, and embedding a strong culture in organizations. Plus, she shares her favorite Popeyes order!
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Trials Shaped Her Leadership
- Cheryl recounts personal trials including breast cancer, raising a child with difficulties, and losing a job she loved.
- Those hardships humbled her and reinforced her desire to give God the glory while leading well.
Spotlight Problem In Leadership
- Cheryl identifies the "spotlight problem": leaders raised to be self-focused and celebrated for personal gains.
- She argues effective leadership combines humble service with bold performance orientation.
Pick Who You Serve First
- Decide whom your organization will primarily serve and align actions to that choice.
- At Popeyes they chose franchisees and measured success by helping franchisee profitability.
