In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with HR consultant Deborah Sanchez, who brings nearly 20 years of experience advising one of California’s largest utility companies. From working her way up as a young mom to now consulting C-suite leaders, Deborah shares actionable insights on team culture, employee retention, and how values like compassion and perseverance create long-term business success.
They also explore what grocery and CPG leaders can learn from corporate HR strategies, discuss AI’s growing role in the workplace, and share tips on building loyalty through appreciation, mentorship, and even keychains.
Fire Chat Round Topics:
• Self-checkout vs. human touch
• Hybrid vs. remote recruiting
• Best traits in high-performing team members
• Small gestures with big impacts on morale
• The hidden ROI of compassion in leadership
Whether you’re running a grocery store, launching a CPG brand, or managing a growing team—this episode offers real, practical leadership wisdom you won’t want to miss.