E72 Nancy Brooks VP National Accounts ”Courageous Conversations”

Nancy Brooks, VP Sysco Foodservice Division: https://www.sysco.com/

Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-schwartz-brooks-71266541/

The pandemic changed foodservice supply chains and labor markets.  The executive leadership team at Sysco redefined its mission and purpose to serve the community at large, and Nancy Brooks embodies this spirit of service and leadership in her daily walk. 

In this week's episode, Nancy offers her best advice to sales leaders, operators, and distributors on how to align purpose and passion within your business.  

• Sysco Overview
• Business philosophy 
• CEO redefined the purpose and mission
• Values alignment
• Business alignment with customer initiatives 
• Feedback is a gift
• Courageous Conversations - the book
• Patience through mistakes
• Mentorship and Coaching
• Tone Matters
• Talent tips:
  • diversity in thought
  • New penny or dirty fifty-cent piece?
  • Assume good intentions - Ted Talk 

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Episode 72 sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/

Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.

Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.

Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!