We remember sitting in a meeting with a food safety leader we’ve worked with for years. She was frustrated—again.
She had just presented a new initiative around risk assessment, and it had been met with silence by the supply chain team. “We’ve been talking about this for weeks internally,” she said. “We thought everyone would be on board.”
That’s when it clicked for her—and honestly, it’s a moment we see all the time: just because you’ve done the work within your function doesn’t mean others a...
If you know me, you know I love a good escape room. The kind where the clock is ticking, the puzzles are layered, and the only way out is through shared insight and collective problem-solving.
I’m highly competitive. I love to win. But when I’m in that room, I’m not trying to win alone. I’m asking for ideas, pulling people in, celebrating the weirdest clues that don’t make sense yet, and keeping the energy high so we don’t become a chaotic team. Because I know: if someone in the room checks ou...
In the fast-moving, cross-functional world of food manufacturing and operations, influence is essential—especially for those who don’t have direct authority. Maybe you're a quality supervisor needing production to adjust processes. Or a senior director driving a change initiative. In any of these roles, pushing people doesn’t work—not for long. Real influence isn’t about controlling outcomes. It’s about building trust-based relationships that make others want to move with you.
The Influence Myt...
Join us this week for an eye-opening episode of Real Talk with Jill & Tia, where we’re diving deep into the art of persuasion with our special guest, Bryan Armentrout. 🎙️✨
Persuasion isn’t just about influencing others—it’s about building relationships, driving change, and communicating value effectively in the food industry. Whether you’re presenting food safety data, negotiating with suppliers, or motivating your team, mastering these skills is essential for success. Don’t miss out on this m...
We move throughout each day creating stories, replaying stories, and disputing stories that our minds have weaved and created about situations and people. As food safety and quality leaders, what stories do we have about who we are, how we lead, and our purpose? How do these influence and shape our relationships and outcomes? Join us with our special guest, Tirzah Lewis as we explore how the power of coaching can change the stories we tell, the lives we live, and the people we lead. #foodsafe...
