What does it take to become the best version of yourself—both personally and professionally? This week on Real Talk with Jill & Tia, we’re joined by Steve Sorenson of Johnsonville, who believes that growth happens through experiences, mentorship, and intentional choices. He’ll challenge us to think about how we spend each day of our lives and what we’re truly working toward. Learning alone isn’t enough—success comes from application. Join us as we explore how to take ownership of our growth, dev...

I remember sitting through multiple years of strategic planning sessions at my former company in the food industry. Three days in a conference room, filled with PowerPoint decks, financial projections, and passionate debates about the next 1–3 years.

The same priorities always emerged: drive up sales and drive down costs.

Leadership teams came armed with game plans—increase operational efficiencies, reduce supplier and ingredient costs, and introduce new products. We’d map out timelines, budge...

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation on Real Talk with Jill & Tia as we welcome Shahram Ajamian, a leader who’s transforming the way we think about food safety and quality. In this must-watch episode, Shahram will share why principle-based QMS is the future, how focusing on quality goes beyond just safety, and why embracing digital tools is no longer optional but essential for staying ahead.

If you're passionate about driving excellence in your organization and staying ahead of industry t...

What do you say....do employees have a right to "disconnect" outside of working hours?

The article "Austraila is the latest country to give workers the 'right to disconnect' after hours" from NPR says, "The law says a person's refusal to respond will be considered unreasonable under certain conditions, taking into account the seniority of the employee, their personal circumstances (including caregiving responsibilities), the reason for the contact, and how much disruption it causes them."

We c...

🌟 Join us for the next episode of "Real Talk with Jill & Tia" as we explore how to truly operationalize leadership skills to boost your team's capabilities and improve culture. Too often, leadership development is limited to training sessions, but real growth happens through the art of continued practice and reflection. This show will challenge you to think beyond traditional training and embrace the continuous journey to embody human-centric leadership.

💡 We’ll discuss why increasing leadershi...