The Leadership Reset: Owning the Moment, Not Just the Metrics with Christopher McFadden
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“You're the only person that spends the entire day with you—own it.”
Christopher McFadden brings the heat in this candid conversation about what it really takes to lead yourself, your team, and your business with intention.
From emotional intelligence and burnout recovery to feedback culture and Gen Z expectations, this episode pulls back the curtain on what leadership actually looks like in hospitality today.
🔍 What We Cover:
- The shift from hitting metrics to owning the moment
- Self-awareness vs. self-management—and why both matter
- How Gen Z gives more feedback than you think (and how to use it)
- Rebuilding team trust after burnout
- Leadership lessons from the floor, the classroom, and the stage
🎙 Guest: Christopher McFadden
Founder, The McFadden Group
🌐 https://tmg-hospitality.ca
🔗 Christopher on LinkedIn
🎧 Host: Jason E. Brooks
Leadership Coach | Keynote Speaker | Hospitality Strategist
🌐 https://www.jasonebrooks.com/podcast
📌 The Leadership Table is a podcast for hospitality operators, executives, and emerging leaders who believe growth begins with the way we lead.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Christopher McFadden (00:00:00)
2. COVID Leadership: Putting Staff First (00:09:38)
3. Personal Journey Through Burnout (00:20:16)
4. Mental Health and Transparency in Leadership (00:30:54)
5. Building Trust Through Genuine Connections (00:37:53)
6. Emotional Intelligence in Hospitality (00:42:34)
7. Visual Learning with Younger Generations (00:46:12)
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