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Niren Chaudhary, Panera CEO—Begin With the End in Mind
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Today’s guest is Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera.
Have you ever been absolutely overwhelmed by a challenge? Maybe it was a crisis … or a huge turnaround effort … or just a really complex problem you had to fix?
Those are the moments that define us as leaders.
And Niren Chaudhary can teach us so much about how to turn those challenging moments into defining wins.
When he took over at Panera in 2019, Niren had an uphill challenge to revitalize a fading brand. He made some big shifts and got the company back on track … And then – wham – the COVID crisis hit and they lost 50% of their business in a week.
Talk about big challenges! In those moments, Niren says, we have “begin with the end in mind.” What does reality look once we get through that challenge? That big vision gives our teams the hope, optimism, and clarity they need to move through it.
When it comes to tough situations, few people have more wisdom than Niren. This episode will inspire you to tackle your next big challenge.
You’ll also learn:
- A priceless blueprint for any leader tasked with a big revamp
- Four key insights for building a business in a post-COVID world
- The game-changing mindset you can use when you feel overwhelmed
- How to communicate a big idea so people actually remember it
278集单集
Manage episode 286521223 series 2782630
Today’s guest is Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera.
Have you ever been absolutely overwhelmed by a challenge? Maybe it was a crisis … or a huge turnaround effort … or just a really complex problem you had to fix?
Those are the moments that define us as leaders.
And Niren Chaudhary can teach us so much about how to turn those challenging moments into defining wins.
When he took over at Panera in 2019, Niren had an uphill challenge to revitalize a fading brand. He made some big shifts and got the company back on track … And then – wham – the COVID crisis hit and they lost 50% of their business in a week.
Talk about big challenges! In those moments, Niren says, we have “begin with the end in mind.” What does reality look once we get through that challenge? That big vision gives our teams the hope, optimism, and clarity they need to move through it.
When it comes to tough situations, few people have more wisdom than Niren. This episode will inspire you to tackle your next big challenge.
You’ll also learn:
- A priceless blueprint for any leader tasked with a big revamp
- Four key insights for building a business in a post-COVID world
- The game-changing mindset you can use when you feel overwhelmed
- How to communicate a big idea so people actually remember it
278集单集
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