On the career journey through food safety and quality, after gaining experience, people often to transition to formal leadership roles.  Some people thrive, and some don’t.  Transitioning from individual contributor to manager isn’t always as easy as it seems.  Learn the secrets of success from Dr. Michael Wood!

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Ensuring food safety culture is inclusive, proactive and people-focused takes intention.  It’s about building relationships and spaces that encourage people to bring their whole-selves to work.  That’s the magic that makes food safety culture!  Whether you’re just starting or you’re immersed in building safe spaces, you won’t want to miss  the three pillars of belonging and how individuals, teams and organizations each play a role.  

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As food safety and quality leaders look to improve food safety culture, creating a safe, inclusive space for all team members to thrive is important.  Stereotypes and other forms of discrimination can prevent team members from feeling the psychological safety needed for strong cultures.  Team members on the receiving end can face constant comments, criticisms, or judgments that influences their work experience.  Join us to talk about the effects of stereotyping at work, the impact on food safety...

In an era where Food Safety Culture is front and center, we need Technical Leaders that have effective leadership to guide and influence the journey.  Many food companies partner with consultants to deploy leadership concepts across their organization to build leaders, including food safety leaders, to have “one” philosophy and style of leadership for their organization.  While good in spirit, these attempts fall short.  Why?

A 2017 leadership training study shows what we already know - one siz...

This week we’re talking about the A-word…Accountability!  The heart of accountability is simple - showing up, doing your work, and owning it.  Yet accountability has taken on negative connotations as a punitive measure when people don’t meet expectations such as “being held accountable.”   How can leaders, teams, and companies foster a culture of responsibility that engages people while having results?  Join us to learn how to foster a culture of accountability to drive well-being and outcomes f...

There’s nothing worse than destroying product because of foreign material.  Not only is it a financial loss of product, but it also drains people’s time and other valuable resources.  Join us as we talk with Kurt Westmoreland of FlexXray to discuss the value of foreign material inspection in food safety programs and how the inclusion of this service can impact sustainability efforts and ROI on product value. 

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Let’s celebrate!  

We’re celebrating International Women who have influenced and shaped food safety, often by working behind the scenes.  Join us to talk with Daria Liutcerina and Dr. Morrine Omolo about how women have influenced food safety globally, what challenges and strengths women bring, and how our international guests see women continuing to impact global food safety for years to come.  

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Good technical leaders have environmental monitoring programs in place.  Great technical leaders have seek and destroy type environmental programs in place.  What’s the difference?  

Join us as we talk with Dr. John Butts, the creator of the seek & destroy scientific method that finds and eliminates pathogens in #foodandbeverage facilities.  Together we’ll understand how seek and destroy is different than standard programs and how strong technical leadership is a must to drive strong technical ...

When you’re ready to start, everyone’s ready too, right?  Not always.  Great leaders know that people readiness comes in many forms, and they know how to assess people readiness based on technical skills and level of support.  Join us to talk people readiness and why it’s the key to success in your food safety and quality systems.

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Culture is about people.  Food safety culture is typically linked to an organization’s mission and values.  Where are employee needs that influence culture incorporated into food safety culture plans?   Join us to dive into how employee needs are changing, how unmet needs limit the ability to improve food safety culture, and how to better meet people needs to drive the culture you want.  

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Join us for this two-part series on Who’s a better leader - extroverts or introverts?  It depends!  Extroverted leaders tend to get the limelight, and introverted leaders tend to be thought of as quiet and shy.  How can Food Safety and Quality Leaders with extroverted tendencies leverage their unique gifts to have impact and drive the food safety culture that they would like to see?

Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.

Who’s a better leader - extroverts or introverts?  It depends!  Extraverted leaders tend to get the limelight, and introverted leaders tend to be thought of as quiet and shy.  Yet introverts have a quiet inner strength that lends to thoughtful, calm interactions that get results.  How can Food Safety and Quality Leaders with introvert tendencies leverage their unique gifts to have impact and drive the food safety culture that they would like to see?  Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food ...