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#72 : Building Leadership from the Bottom Up with Christopher McFadden
Explicit
CULINARY MECHANIC by Simon Zatyrka
Episode notes
Leadership Isn't a Title—It's a Daily Choice
Christopher McFadden doesn't just talk about leadership—he lives it. From teenage retail hustler to wine-soaked restaurant GM to executive career coach, he's walked the line between burnout and breakthrough. In this episode, we get into what makes people want to show up to work, why positional authority is overrated, and how real leaders build harmony—not balance—in their lives and kitchens.
If you've ever felt like the restaurant industry asks for everything and gives very little back, this one's for you.
We get tactical about:
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Building leadership from the bottom up
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The power of staff-first culture
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Coaching vs commanding
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Systems that start with how you manage your own time
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