Aisha Ibrahim brings diverse perspectives to Canlis

Aisha Ibrahim brings diverse perspectives to Canlis | UPS CEO: Success came from empowering employees | 5 management tips from business leaders Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 23, 2021 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [Aisha Ibrahim brings diverse perspectives to Canlis]( Chef Aisha Ibrahim brings a variety of personal perspectives to her post as the first female executive chef at Canlis in Seattle. She has worked in kitchens around the world, including the US, Thailand and Spain, and owner Brian Canlis said she was chosen for the post because she pays as much attention to the people around her as she does to the food, and "we think she is that person that our whole staff can look up to." 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Full Story: [CNBC]( (6/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [5 management tips from business leaders]( Establishing real bonds with employees, inspiring workers with a big-picture vision of the future and looking at mistakes as learning opportunities are among the steps that can help small-business owners succeed. Full Story: [The Kim Komando Show]( (6/17) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] SmartBrief Originals [] [Many restaurants take guests' word on vaccinations]( A growing number of US restaurants have dropped face mask requirements for vaccinated patrons, with most opting for an honor system instead of requiring proof of vaccination, in part to avoid turning hospitality employees into vaccine enforcers. "We saw the challenges with face coverings earlier in the pandemic. We were asking people to wear them and there was a lot of conflict. And so, what we're trying to do is avoid that conflict," the National Restaurant Association's Larry Lynch said. 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Yo-Jud Cheng and Boris Groysberg, who surveyed more than 19,000 readers of Harvard Business Review. "The power of culture lies in its alignment with strategy, and therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all formula," they write. Full Story: [Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model)]( (6/18) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Coca-Cola to double media spend with diverse agencies]( Coca-Cola North America's media spending with companies owned by people from under-represented groups is five times the amount it spent last year, and the company plans to nearly double this amount through 2024. "Following a thorough analysis of our marketing spend, we recognized we could do more to support an equitable media landscape by creating growth opportunities for minority-owned and led outlets," said Melanie Boulden, chief marketing officer at Coca-Cola North America. 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"I now maintain a portfolio of 12 stores in and around Philadelphia -- including all three McDonald's on Philadelphia's Main Line -- and I pride myself on using each and every store to create opportunities that impact my crew members' lives," Hill-Holliday writes. Full Story: [International Franchise Association]( (6/15) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] WFF News [] [Know your value and how to communicate it]( From the earliest moments of your career, you have worked hard to expand your skills, honed your leadership abilities and taken on stretch projects where you have increased your contribution. But if others don't know about your progress, it can be a little like the tree falling in the forest. Leaders and key influencers need to know what you have accomplished and how you have grown so they know to tap you for even greater contribution. Knowing your value and how to communicate it to others is a critical skill for career advancement. [Read more](. 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