Dairy Queen exec on balancing tradition, innovation

Dairy Queen exec on balancing tradition, innovation | Business lessons from MOD Pizza's co-founder | Why constantly being in a hurry could backfire Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 11, 2017 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [Dairy Queen exec on balancing tradition, innovation]( Dairy Queen exec on balancing tradition, innovation (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Maria Hokanson has stepped into the C-suite at Dairy Queen as the brand's executive vice president of marketing. She discusses the tradition of the brand, the accomplishment she takes the greatest pride in and why innovation is key for attracting customers. [QSR online]( (10/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Business lessons from MOD Pizza's co-founder]( Caring deeply about your mission and assembling a team of exceptional people can help you accomplish your goals in the foodservice industry, says Ally Svenson, co-founder of MOD Pizza. "Watching the purpose of our business come to life in such an authentic and organic way" has been one of the best parts of running the company, she said. [HuffPost]( (10/7) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [Why constantly being in a hurry could backfire]( Being busy at all times can be exciting, but it can also lead to stress and diminished quality of work. Scheduling some quiet time on your calendar, getting enough sleep and focusing on the most important tasks will help you achieve better results. 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