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Favorite Success Quote or Mantra.

“Start with the why? Why does the world need your product? Why does the world need you?”

Knowledge bombs

1. Which “it factor” habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success?

   I am super balanced and calm under pressure, and I think that brings a sense of calm to the organization.

2. What is your biggest weakness?

   I’m double edged- so my great strength can be my biggest weakness. I lead with thoughtfulness, and try to have a win win situation every time. Sometimes you have to move forward with someone not getting the good end of the deal, so I sugarcoat things to be less severe in the message that isn’t a good one.

3. What is one piece of advice you have for leading others?

   Absolute clarity and vision, and ability to make a decision and set that as your true North. Also, you need to lead by example. Have integrity so you can be admired.

4. Whats one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? 

   I like to know what that person is most passionate about, what gets them out of bed in the morning. The answer needs to be one with passion.

5. Whats a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?

   People development. Part of it is training and development, part of it is staying ahead of the pack and leading into the future. Create a culture where people feel like they are part of the mission.

6. Whats one thing (besides food) your restaurant does well and separates you from other restaurants?

   We’ve got a fine dining chef in every single one of our restaurants. It allows us to innovate new things every day.

7. Whats one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner?
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   “Search Inside Yourself” by Chade-Meng Tang

8. Whats one piece of technology you’ve adopted in your restaurant and how has it influence operations?

We have been using Slack. It’s cut down on meetings, almost eliminated e-mails, and the focus has been shifted to taking care of our team and people.

We also use PeopleMatter. It’s a great training tool for me to check out and see who might be next to promote up in the business, and see what they need.

9. With all the knowledge you have now, if you could go back in time and give your past self one piece of business advice, What would it be and why?

Stay focused and don’t get distracted by others wanting to pull you away from your key mission. I advise everyone to not get too caught             up on shiny new objects.

10. What is one question that could have been added that you would have liked me to ask?

dHow does one manage or navigate the different phases of business, knowing that ones job is going to constantly change?

Contact Info

http://www.tendergreens.com/people

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-oberholtzer-930a934

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