Don’t Blame the Team. Blame the Fog. expectations food industry challenges food leadership leadership development Feb 18, 2026

Tia’s reflections on ownership, clarity, and what leadership really sets in motion.

I’ve been part of a team that moved like clockwork.

Not because we were all Type-A perfectionists (we weren’t).
Not because we had all the answers (we definitely didn’t).
But because we were clear.

Everyone knew why we were there.
Everyone knew how their role connected to the bigger picture.
And most importantly? Everyone knew what they were responsible for and what they weren’t.

It was like this silent current u...

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Leadership Was Never About Control compliance vs commitment culture developing people food leadership food safety culture leadership development Nov 14, 2025

A reflection from Tia Glave, Catalyst Food Leaders

I didn’t have to unlearn control—I never led that way.

My childhood friends would tell you I’ve always had a flair for connecting with others and appreciating their uniqueness.  I am genuinely curious about people.  I strived to create an environment where each person can show up as themselves - even if it’s on the playground.

In my career, I leaned into this strength. I knew that teams work best when they feel connected, and I saw myself as ...

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Jill's Reflections: Rewriting Your Leadership Story authentic leadership catalyst leaders intentional leadership leadership development leadership reflection make the case for your development reset week Oct 23, 2025

Rewriting Your Leadership Story: Why Intentional Leadership Changes Everything

A reflection from Jill Stuber, Catalyst Food Leaders

We all start building our leadership story long before we realize we’re writing one.

We absorb what we see — how our bosses handle pressure, how meetings run, how feedback lands, how people get promoted (or don’t). Somewhere along the way, those experiences start shaping how we lead — often without us even noticing.

For a long time, that’s exactly how I led too....

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