From Manager to Director: Intentional Moves for Career Elevation development food leadership human skills managing up mindset Feb 01, 2025

This episode of Real Talk with Jill & Tia, we hosted Chelsea Tyus, PhD, for an inspiring discussion on leadership evolution. Chelsea shares her journey from middle management to visionary leadership, highlighting how she transitioned from task-focused roles to strategic decision-making.

Gain insights on how she built influence across cross-functional teams and earned trust at every level, plus tips on networking, mentorship, and personal growth to accelerate your own career....

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Distinguishing Risks from Hazards for Company Leadership food safety culture leadership managing up Oct 10, 2023

Hazard and risk are two terms tossed around interchangeably, but they mean different things from each other and different things to different people. As a food safety professional, which one is important to your audience, and how do you know?  Join us with our special guest Dr. Jennifer McEntire as she walks us through definitions, pros and cons, and how to effectively use hazard and risk within your organization.

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

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Tips for Developing Your Leadership Presence developing people food safety culture human skills leadership managing up Aug 17, 2023

Is leadership presence the same as executive presence?  Not necessarily; however, the foundation of each is the ability to inspire confidence in others so they want to come along. Whether you’re looking for your first leadership role, moving to a Director role, or ready for a VP role, your leadership presence is in the spotlight.  Join us to examine elements of Leadership Presence critical to having more impact in your current role or preparing for your next job...

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5 Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss leadership managing up powerful conversations technical leadership May 25, 2023

We all know people leave bosses, not companies.  While we may say it’s due to a bad boss, there’s often a host of factors to explore to understand the relationship dynamic, especially in food safety and quality.  Join us this week as we dive into five ways to deal with a bad boss.  

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

 

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