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??????????????: Reading this might make you hungry for some Dion's pizza! ???? We recently had an inspiring conversation with Mark Herman, CEO of Dion's, on the Trailblazing for Success podcast. (Link to full podcast in comments) If you haven’t experienced Dion’s yet, let us tell you—it's like the New Mexican version of In-N-Out Burger, with a cult-like following and delicious pizza, salads, and sandwiches. ????? And the green chile ranch... OMG. Mark’s journey from a 17-year-old crew member to CEO is a masterclass in leadership and team building. ???????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ????????: 1?? ???????? ???????? ??????????????: Mark’s rise through Dion's taught him that understanding and respecting the roles and challenges of every team member is crucial. He emphasizes that leadership isn’t just about decision-making but about making it easier for others to succeed and build fulfilling careers. #empathy 2?? ???????????? ?? ?????????????????? ????????: When faced with a disengaged team early in his career, Mark took a personal approach—working side-by-side with his team members and genuinely getting to know them. This fostered a sense of camaraderie and turned a struggling team into a unified, supportive group. #yesAND! 3?? ?????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ??????????????: Mark shared some sage advice he received about not needing to have all the answers. Instead, focus on facilitating and supporting your team. This mindset not only empowers others but also taps into the collective wisdom of the group. (A leader that's vulnerable and surrounds themself with smart people to collaborate? YES!) Thank you, Mark Herman for the great chat and for being a #trailblazer! Feeling inspired and maybe a little hungry now? Dive into the full podcast episode for more nuggets of wisdom and, of course, a craving for that New Mexican pizza! ????? #leadership #team #success #collaboration #business Bruce Montgomery Gail Montgomery Deena Crawley

A piece about the time I threw a party in high school and the consequences. Thanks to the Albuquerque Journal for sharing it. https://lnkd.in/gJTa9VXf Here's a snipit that inspired the article: Dr. Lisa Damour, author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers," said?in a recent interview, “There’s value in an outward focus. I have never seen anything do more for a teenager than a job, job. Not a cushy internship. Rather, a job taking care of customers, dealing with challenges and doing work that is sometimes tedious. The amount of growth it fosters, the sense of capacity, the skillsets that are developed. A therapeutic option [for teenagers] is a job, job.”