Leadership Powered by Common Sense Accountability Systems That Actually Drive Growth | Ep 457
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Jan 22, 2026 Sarah Frasca, a performance-driven executive and entrepreneur behind Traska and Company Eatery, shares her journey from corporate life to restaurant ownership. She emphasizes the importance of accountability, redefining it as a motivational tool for high performers. Sarah discusses simplifying complex innovation processes, the challenges of scaling a business, and the significance of creating measurable scorecards for strategic success. She also reflects on cautious restaurant expansion and her adaptability during COVID, all while promoting her books on effective leadership.
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Corporate-To-Entrepreneur Journey
- Sarah Frasca traced her path from General Mills to running a restaurant and launching a consulting firm.
- She credits startup experience for giving her the grit to challenge corporate processes and drive change.
Running A Restaurant Changes Leadership
- Sarah ran her restaurant day-to-day for three years before delegating to a general manager.
- That intense responsibility of payroll and survival permanently changed how she leads businesses.
Strip Processes To Essential Steps
- Break bloated processes into the essential steps to revive innovation and speed.
- Ask what steps add risk reduction value and remove the rest to make ideas actionable.
