If you're the new boss, be open and listen to build trust

Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford on Time's Most Influential list | How Martha Stewart finally decided to open an eatery | Survey: Flexibility is keeping more women in their current jobs Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 24, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford on Time's Most Influential list]( Beth Ford, CEO of Land O'Lakes, was named by Time Magazine as one of this year's 100 most influential people for her commitment to invest in rural communities amid food security and climate change challenges. Ford, the first openly gay female CEO in the US, has led the agribusiness and cooperative since 2018. Full Story: [TIME (tiered subscription model)]( (4/17), [KTIV-TV (Sioux City, Iowa)]( (4/17) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How Martha Stewart finally decided to open an eatery]( How Martha Stewart finally decided to open an eatery Stewart (Sean Zanni/Getty Images) Martha Stewart added "restaurateur" to her lengthy resume at age 80 with the opening of The Bedford by Martha Stewart in Las Vegas. At a recent conference, Stewart talked about how her career touched on so many aspects of the food world and shared the lessons she has learned from finally jumping into the restaurant business. Full Story: [Restaurant Business]( (4/17), [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (4/17) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] - [Survey: Flexibility is keeping more women in their current jobs]( CNBC (4/17) [Say 'Adieu' to Average with Naan Dippers®]( Stonefire® Naan Dippers® take the Original Naan recipe customers know and love, and offer a bite-sized option perfectly shaped to complement dips, soups, spreads, charcuterie platters, and inspired to-go boxes. [Try our deliciously dippable flatbread!]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [6 ways to thrive in a big career transition]( [6 ways to thrive in a big career transition]( (marchmeena29/Getty Images) Significant career transitions spark changes in approach some may not expect. Leadership consultant Alaina Love writes about six areas to keep in mind, such as your new responsibility for shaping the culture of your team and ensuring you feel passion in your role and make it shine through in your work style. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (4/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [If you're the new boss, be open and listen to build trust]( New leadership can make existing teams nervous, so if you're the new boss, take time to introduce yourself -- letting them know about your personal and professional life -- then go on a "listening tour," holding one-on-one meetings to get to know them and allay their fears, write Michael Lee Stallard and Katharine P. Stallard. "Leaders at high levels need to be particularly mindful of reaching out to not only their direct reports but also to those further down their chain of command to introduce themselves and begin establishing rapport," the Stallards write. Full Story: [Michael Lee Stallard blog]( (4/16) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How women can position themselves for leadership roles]( Women seeking a leadership or C-suite roles need to first ensure they are comfortable speaking to their accomplishments, embrace new challenges that can help them grow professionally and have a long-term vision for their organization's future, writes Jenny Mitchell, chief visionary officer of Chavender. Women leaders must also be wary of blurring the lines between their professional and personal lives and understand that being a "last chance" candidate for a top-level job is an opportunity to learn and grow, Mitchell writes. Full Story: [CEOWorld Magazine]( (4/20) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [How Chicago chefs weave sustainability into operations]( Several Chicago chefs and restaurateurs have made waste reduction and sustainability a focus of their day-to-day operations, including chef Rodolfo Cuadros, whose zero-waste focus at his three restaurants starts with sourcing local, seasonal produce. Chef David Wakefield of Farm Bar uses preservation techniques like fermenting, salting and smoking to extend the life of ingredients, and staff in chef Damarr Brown's kitchen at Virtue are constantly thinking of ways to upcycle ingredients that might otherwise go to waste. Full Story: [Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)]( (4/17) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Chore coats nod to evolving dining standards]( Chore coats have proliferated on the shoulders of chefs, servers and bartenders nationwide, signaling that a restaurant has all the food and wine of a Michelin-starred establishment with none of the fuss. "It reflects the entire environment surrounding dining changing over the last 15 to 20 years," says Emily Adams Bode Aujla, founder of Bode, a fashion label that has supplied cotton herringbone chore coats to Dr. Clark, an eatery in Manhattan's Chinatown. 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More than 360,000 people across 145 countries have worked with the organization to help increase diversity, inclusion and equity in the tech industry and awarded more than $3.5 million in scholarships. Full Story: [IT Pro]( (4/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Annual reports tread carefully with DEI wording]( Kohl's, GameStop and UiPath are just three of the many companies that adjusted or eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion wording in their annual reports, according to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal. "Forget about any ideological agenda. You're just trying to figure out, how do I follow the law? You don't want to overcommit or undercommit or misdescribe where you'll eventually land," said Jason Schwartz, partner with Gibson Dunn and member of the law firm's DEI Task Force. Full Story: [The Wall Street Journal]( (4/21) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [How Crunchbase helps the parents who work there]( Crunchbase supports its working parents by offering up to 14 weeks of paid time off, allowing employees to customize their work schedules, providing child care and fertility benefits and encouraging parents to share their experiences on workplace communications software. "I don't have to choose between being a mom and being an executive," says Kelly Mendez-Scheib, chief people officer. Full Story: [Employee Benefit News (free registration)]( (4/17) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] Courage is not about never feeling afraid, but rather pushing through fear. What helps you move through fear to act with courage? I talk with mentors to get advice and encouragement. 17.86% I remember past successes that motivate me. 25.01% I think about worst-case scenarios and how I would handle them. 28.57% I focus on the upside if things work out well. 21.42% I practice stress-reduction techniques such as meditation or exercise. 7.14% [] WFF Reader Poll [] What upsides have you experienced when you have acted with courage? [Vote]( [I've accomplished more than I would otherwise.]( [Vote]( [I've gained the attention of supervisors or other leaders.]( [Vote]( [I've felt empowered to act more boldly in the future.]( [Vote]( [I've discovered that I can withstand and learn from failure.]( [Vote]( [I've inspired others.]( [] Editor's Note [] New: LinkedIn SmartBrief Food & Beverage industry page! Join us on our new [LinkedIn Food & Beverage industry page]( to stay on top of the news and trends, and connect with other food & beverage professionals. 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