E56 Before the iPhone, There Was IHOP: Lisa Mendez on Saying YES, Syrup, and Leadership

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The Yes Show!

Christine Trippi

102 episodes

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Welcome to The YES Show, where Christine Trippi, founder of The Wise Pineapple and author of Yes Is the Answer, explores the power of saying YES to opportunities in life and leadership. Each episode brings you inspiration, fun, and Sweet Hospitality, featuring insightful interviews with leaders and practical tips for making hotel leadership easy. Tune in every Monday for stories of life-changing YESes and actionable strategies to lead with ease. Let’s change the world together, one YES at a time!

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E56 Before the iPhone, There Was IHOP: Lisa Mendez on Saying YES, Syrup, and Leadership

The Yes Show!

49 minutes 30 seconds

1 month ago

E56 Before the iPhone, There Was IHOP: Lisa Mendez on Saying YES, Syrup, and Leadership

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Get ready for a stack of inspiration with a side of syrup. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Lisa Mendez, Regional Director at IHOP, who proves that pancakes aren’t just breakfast, they’re a career buffet.Lisa shares how saying YES (even when she almost said no) to a job 26 years ago opened doors to life-changing leadership, financial freedom, and creating the first-ever women’s leadership group in her company.And let’s be honest: before the iPhone, there was IHOP. Rooty Tooty Fresh & Fruity wasn’t just a menu item, it was a mindset.What You’ll Learn (aka Your Leadership Sampler Platter):✔How to turn rejection into rocket fuel for growth✔The difference between telling people what to do and inspiring them to do it✔Why investing in people pays more dividends than investing in bacon futures✔The secret to culture that makes employees stay longer than the syrup bottle lasts on a Sunday morning✅ Three Action Items🎯Ask for advice, not feedback – it lands better and helps you grow faster.🎯Invest in relationships – with your team, your mentors, and your guests.🎯Say YES, even when it’s scary – opportunities often come disguised as diner menus.Connect with Lisa:LinkedIn Profile - / lisa-mendez-5637b682 Website - https://ihopsrp.com/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - / christine-trippi-56105311 📍Insta link - / the_wise_pineapple 📍YouTube Link - / @thewisepineapple2778 📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - / wdiusa1rbsgqqtjh 📍2/10/25 - 2/21 Doors are open! Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown