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 controlβ€”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.Β  I am genuinely curious about people.Β  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 ...

Continue Reading...
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 β€” 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 β€” often without us even noticing.

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

Continue Reading...