Jill’s Reflection
I remember this feeling: that first spark of January energy.
You're jazzed about what's ahead—new programs, refreshed goals, exciting momentum. I felt it one year as we were getting ready to launch a series of new initiatives. The vision was clear, the team was on board, and I was all in.
Then the avalanche hit.
Everything launched at once. My calendar filled up. Team members started feeling stretched. The goals didn’t feel exciting anymore—they felt like weight.
Now I rec...
Here’s the truth most leaders won’t say out loud:
You’re already running out of time.
Not time in the year—but time to lead differently before 2025 becomes another blur of meetings, fires, and “maybe next quarters.”
We hear it from food industry leaders all the time:
“We meant to shift the culture this year… but we got caught up in the day-to-day.”
The pace of this industry doesn’t slow down. But leadership is a choice you make in moments—not quarters. And this season? It might be your las...
