No Judgment, No Limits: Chequan Lewis on Transformational Leadership

Staffbase Chief People Officer Neil Morrison sits down with Chequan Lewis, President of Crunch Fitness, to explore his unique journey from law to leadership. Chequan shares his core values, his belief in unlocking people’s full potential, and how a culture of inclusivity, consistency, and radical grace has shaped his leadership style. He reflects on key lessons from his time at Yum! Brands and Pizza Hut, the transition into the fitness industry, and how he’s driving exponential growth at Crunch while keeping a strong focus on people and purpose.

Beyond business strategy, this conversation dives deep into what makes leadership truly transformative — from empowering frontline employees to creating legendary customer experiences. Chequan discusses the power of authenticity, recognition, and vulnerability in leadership, along with the critical role of businesses in community impact. Whether you’re a leader navigating high-paced growth or someone looking for actionable insights on purpose-driven leadership, this episode is packed with real talk, real lessons, and real inspiration.

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Selected People, Places & Things Mentioned: Crunch Fitness; Pizza Hut; Howard University; McMaster-Carr Supply Company; Harvard University; Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; Yum! Brands; The Wall Street Journal; Crunch+ Platform; Dak Prescott; Dallas Cowboys; Crunch 3.0 Concept; Fannie Lou Hamer

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Staffbase is the fastest-growing, most experienced employee communications platform provider for enterprise companies seeking to inspire diverse, disconnected, and distributed workforces. Staffbase is on a mission to empower communicators worldwide with a platform that helps companies connect with every employee through inspiring communication that drives collaboration and achieves business results.

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