James Beard Foundation urged to take action on diversity

Godiva CEO on the lessons that guide her leadership | Mich. restaurant openings proceeded in the pandemic | Why a pluralistic culture helps all employees Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 29, 2020 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [Godiva CEO on the lessons that guide her leadership]( Godiva CEO on the lessons that guide her leadership Young-Scrivner (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) Godiva CEO Annie Young-Scrivner credits her leadership style to experiences she had as a child learning English and with different executives she encountered over the course of her career. Young-Scrivner shares the lessons that guide the way she leads, such as the importance of listening to employees and not assuming she understands their needs or how best to run an organization. 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