The Restaurant Leadership Podcast

Episode Overview Once the ego is burned away in the Nigredo, what remains? In the second stage of the Great Work, the Albedo (The Whitening), we move from the heat of the forge to the clarity of the "Wash." This episode focuses on the transition from subjective management to objective, binary leadership. Taylor breaks down why "gray areas" are the enemy of your culture and how to build standards t...

Series: The Alchemical Leader Host: TK In the debut episode of The Universal Leader , we strip away the "hype" of traditional leadership advice to look at the uncomfortable reality of growth. Borrowing from the ancient alchemical stage of Nigredo (The Blackening), we discusses why the biggest obstacle to your next promotion isn't your team or your boss—it’s your own ego. The Lead vs. The Gold: Und...

I'm back with a revised outlook on leadership - we are reaching beyond the restaurant industry and focusing on developing leaders across all different Niche's. Our outlook is the same - Positively impacting those around us and taking them to new heights they never thought possible - but our message has been refined and our lessons will be digging deeper than ever before. So glad to be back...

Hi hey and hello!! Welcome to season 3 of the RLP! Today we talk about S.M.A.R.T. Goals. Show notes are here: Setting goals is essential for any restaurant looking to thrive in a competitive industry. However, not all goals are created equal. To ensure your restaurant's success, it's important to set SMART goals - specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Let's delve...

HI, hey, and hello! Today's episode is about the role of data analytics with some real world examples on how make informed decisions about your business. See all of our show notes at: therestaurantleadershippodcast.com!

Hi, hey and hello! I hope you're having a great start to your week! This episode is about 6 strategies to dealing with difficult guests! Enjoy! Show notes: Difficult customers can pose quite a challenge for restaurant staff, but handling them effectively is crucial for maintaining a positive dining experience. In this blog post, we will discuss practical strategies for dealing with challenging cus...

Hi, hey, and hello! I hope your week is going well! In this episode we dive into 5 tactics to developing leadership skills for those aspiring to be restaurant managers, and for those tenured managers to get a refresh on a few things! Enjoy! You can find out show notes in the blog at therestaurantleadershippodcast.com!

Hi and hello!!! I hope you're all having a fantastic start to your week! I know I certainly am! In this 45 minute, value-packed episode I interview April Rousey. April is a General Manager for one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the US. She has just under a decade of leadership experience and her thoughts on interviews, employee culture, and more give us a peak into the thoughts of...

Hi and hello!!!! Today I've got a very special episode for you all, I am interviewing Stephen Drezga - Owner, Founder, CEO of Chef's Mandala. Stephen's got an interesting story, he unloads heaps of quality information and taught me quite a bit in the short 30 minutes I had with him. We talk about Product Costs, consumer behavior, getting pickled okra through secret service at 2am, and...

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the topic of restaurant burnout and the challenges it poses for industry professionals. We explore the various factors that contribute to burnout, such as long working hours, high-pressure environments, and the demands of managing a restaurant. Our expert guests share personal experiences and provide valuable insights on strategies to prevent and cope...

Hi and Hello Evolved Leaders! Your host TK here! Today's episode is about the Art of Restaurant Leadership and 5 attributes you need to be an evolved leader! Join our community of Evolved Leaders here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thailur@evolvedleadershipcoaching.com https://evolvedleadershipcoaching.com/ Show Notes...

Hi and Hello Evolved Leaders! Your host TK here! Today's episode is all about providing actual tools for success for your team! Join our community of Evolved Leaders here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution I have TikTok- @yourhostTK Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thailur@evolvedleadershipcoaching.com https://evolvedleadershipcoaching.com/ Show notes he...

Hi and Hello Evolved Leaders! Your host TK here! Today's episode is all about how to portray Above and Beyond in your leadership and how it leaks into your team. Join our community of Evolved Leaders here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thailur@evolvedleadershipcoaching.com https://evolvedleadershipcoaching.com/ Show notes...

Join us in our first ever interview episode with Siaygnoun Nhamnhouane! Si is just 3 years into his leadership journey and is progressing quickly. In this episode we go over his thoughts on leadership and what the next steps look like for him! Join our community of Evolved Leaders here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thail...

Hi and Hello Evolved Leaders! Your host TK here! Today's episode contains 5 tips for New General Managers and Leaders coming into the restaurant industry! Join our community of Evolved Leaders here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thailur@evolvedleadershipcoaching.com https://evolvedleadershipcoaching.com/ Show notes he...

Hi and Hello Evolved Leaders! Your host TK here! Today's episode is all about Preshifts and why they are so darn important! Join our community of Evolved Leaders here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thailur@evolvedleadershipcoaching.com https://evolvedleadershipcoaching.com/ Show notes here: Preshifts- Why they are an...

Hi and Hello! Your host TK here! Today's episode is 5 Signs of an Effective Restaurant Leader! Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thailur@evolvedleadershipcoaching.com https://evolvedleadershipcoaching.com/ Show notes here: 5 Attributes for Effective Restaurant Leadership Here are 5 attributes effectiv...

Hi and Hello! Your host TK here! Today's episode comes from a listener, they asked "What do you look for as signs of growth or leadership potential in your team?" Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution Talk to me on Twitter: @YourHostTK Email me: thailur@evolvedleadershipcoaching.com https://evolvedleadershipcoaching.com/ Show notes her...

Hi yall! Hope you're all having a great week! This week's episode is about emotional intelligence in specific, two situations and how having emotional intelligence and control helped turn both situations positive. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution/?ref=share Talk to me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/YourHostTK?t=FN5Q1eJF7ivYOBNcvoPCdw...

Hi everyone! TK here, join our Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/restaurantleadershipevolution/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT It's small now but I need your help to grow it into a beautiful community of Evolved Leaders. This episode is about negative employees and how to: 1- address them 2- why termination may be the necessary step 3- remember to not let them walk over your positivity.

Hi all! Episode 21 already!! In this quick episode you get raw feedback from me and my thoughts on waking up early to start the day and how its affected my productivity and long term memory. I started committing to waking up at 5 am 3 days a week. Its been eye opening to say the least. On the days i do wake up early, Im hitting the gym, listening to positive podcasts, and I find myself planning my...

Hi all. Ive had this topic on my chest for some time now. My hope is that you leave this episode with a different outlook on your employees.

Hi! This episode is about soft skills and 10 questions you can ask to draw out the soft skill information you're looking for. Too often I see managers asking the same cliche interview questions about hard skills. How long were you a server? Did you enjoy it? The list goes on. Asking these questions will only garner the answers they know you're looking for. Don't ask yes or no questions. Turn the i...

Hi and happy Wednesday! What is your passion? Why do you get up in the morning? I explain my passion in this episode and I hope you get something from this! If you'd like to be on my podcast send me an email at thailurk@gmail.com!

Hi! I know I've been gone for a few months. I've taken time to reflect on the path we'd like this podcast to take and to realign our personal lives to make podcasting about restaurant leadership a normal and consistent part of our day to day. I love you all, thank you for the support and kind words I've heard. We've got some learning to do this Quarter. Are you ready to be an evolved restaurant ma...