Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

Success Doesn't Teach You Much, ft. Cheryl Bachelder (KFC, Popeye's)

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Jul 24, 2024
Former CEO Cheryl Bachelder shares her leadership journey focusing on the value of failure and relational leadership. From her failures to turning Popeye's into a success story, she discusses resilience, learning, and embracing challenges in a conversation with Guy Raz.
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ANECDOTE

From Crushed Pianist To Business Leader

  • Cheryl Batchelder left the music school after a harsh jury critique and never returned to music studies.
  • That rejection pushed her into business school and set her on a different career path.
INSIGHT

Hardship Forged Leadership

  • Batchelder: success teaches little but trials forge competence and character.
  • She credits difficult times with preparing her for later achievements.
ANECDOTE

The Napkin Offer That Launched Domino's Role

  • Laurel Cutler recommended Cheryl to Domino's founder Tom Monahan and arranged the meeting.
  • Monahan famously wrote the job offer on a napkin and pressed for an immediate answer.
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