Our last episode on the leadership series follows our talk on environmental stewardship. Responsibly managing and conserving natural resources while promoting sustainable practices to ensure a healthier plant for current and future generations. We are joined by Sara Slattery and Brent Crampton! If you have enjoyed this series, then you will enjoy the Applied Leadership Academy. For more information, visit www.openkitchleadership.com. Kiss the Ground Keep Omaha Beautiful For more informa...

The leadership series continues with Storytelling. It is the ability to craft a compelling narrative—shot through with the company’s vision, values, strategy and culture—in order to inspire, engage, and create meaningful connections. We are joined by Quentin Lueninghoener, Sarah Slattery, and Nina Sodji. Check Out: Slattery Vintage Estates and Okra African Grill Hanscom Park Studio For more information or question, please reach out to Emma Helwig - erhelwig@mccneb.edu Follow us o...

The next episode in the leadership series is Design Thinking. It is a problem-solving approach that empathizes with users, explorse creative solutions, and iterates through a collaborative process, enhancing their ability to address complex challenges and drive meaningful innovation. We are joined by Nicole Malone and Autumn Pruitt. Check out Hardy Coffee Co. IDEO Design Thinking Certificate For more information or question, please reach out to Emma Helwig - erhelwig@mccneb.edu F...

We are back this month to discuss Entrepreneurial Thinking. Adopting a proactive and innovative mindset to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, and drive growth by seizing strategic advantages across dynamic business landscapes. We are joined by Nathan Preheim and Sarah Slattery. For more information or question, please reach out to Emma Helwig - erhelwig@mccneb.edu Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram

This month we are going to be looking at service and coaching and its impact in leadership in the food service world. Guiding and supporting individuals to develop into their best self with a primary focus on fostering their ability to make positive and impactful contributions to the other members of the team. We are joined by Tom Hoover and Autumn Pruitt. Ted Lasso on Apple TV Dare to Lead by Brene Brown For more information or question, please reach out to Emma Helwig - erhelwig@mccneb.edu...

This month we are going to be looking at emotional intelligence and its impact in leadership. It is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively harness emotions in oneself and others in order to cultivate strong interpersonal relationships. We are joined by Katie Twit and Francesca D'Angelo. For more information or question, please reach out to Emma Helwig - erhelwig@mccneb.edu Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram

The leadership series continues with episode two focusing on Workplace Wellness. We define workplace wellness as the collective range of efforts and outcomes related to promoting and enhancing the overall health, well-being and quality of life for all employees. Helping us look through that lense is Dr. Steven Wengel, Amy O' Connor, and Caitlyn Hazelwood. Workplace Wellness Resources https://mobile.va.gov/app/covid-coach The Upward Spiral Wisking It All Podcast For more informati...

We are excited to be launching this podcast. Welcome to episode one! We are starting with our leadership series. Our first episode will cover how measurement & evaluation work in the foodservice industry by collecting and analyzing information in order to understand performance and make better decisions. For more information or question, please reach out to Emma Helwig - erhelwig@mccneb.edu Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram

We are excited to be launching The Open Kitchen Podcast. Follow along as we will have different series of shows, special guests, and so much to learn! For more information or question, please reach out to Emma Helwig - erhelwig@mccneb.edu Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram