How 10 female restaurant leaders are making an impact

How 10 female restaurant leaders are making an impact | Why truly heroic leaders don't need capes | Improve your EQ skills to thrive alongside AI Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 4, 2023 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [How 10 female restaurant leaders are making an impact]( Female restaurant leaders are paving their own paths and guiding restaurants to success in kitchen operations, general management, human resources, marketing and more. Caroline Skinner, chief operating officer of Tupelo Honey, invests in the company's people through strong benefits, promotions and employee relief funds while chef Ashley Moncada of Miami brasserie Laurel advises leaders to have a good attitude and "demand respect" in the kitchen. Full Story: [FSR magazine]( (Sept. 2023) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Why truly heroic leaders don't need capes]( [Why truly heroic leaders don't need capes]( (Bulat Silvia/Getty Images) Larger-than-life leaders get a lot of attention, but those who focus on more subtle details by being vulnerable and creating a positive culture of collective responsibility with a focus on manageable workloads will have more long-term success, writes psychologist, author and consultant Kathy Miller Perkins. "So, the next time the drumbeat of 'go big or go home' echoes in your ears, remember: True leadership might flourish in the nuances -- the understated, the straightforward and the elements often deemed trivial," Miller Perkins writes. 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To be an effective communicator, practice some key body language tips, such as maintaining eye contact and using a physically open posture, Daskal advises. 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