How do you operationalize purpose and values to empower your frontline team?

In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA, to explore how her leadership has transformed the employee experience for over 10,000 team members nationwide. From championing CAVA’s Mission, Values, and Competencies (MVC) to introducing innovative engagement strategies like the “Shoulder to Shoulder” program, Kelly shares actionable insights on building a thriving, people-first culture amid rapid growth.

Don’t forget to join our leadership community at https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and develop a winning culture, everywhere your leadership influence reaches.

Resources related to this episode


CAVA’s Story: https://cava.com/ourstory


Connect with Kelly Costanza on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-costanza-7216bb6/

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How do you operationalize purpose and values to empower your frontline team?
In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA, to explore how her leadership has transformed the employee experience for over 10,000 team members nationwide. From championing CAVA’s Mission, Values, and Competencies (MVC) to introducing innovative engagement strategies like the “Shoulder to Shoulder” program, Kelly shares actionable insights on building a thriving, people-first culture amid rapid growth.
Don’t forget to join our leadership community at<a href="https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast"> https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast</a> to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and develop a winning culture, everywhere your leadership influence reaches.
Resources related to this episode
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CAVA’s Story:<a href="https://cava.com/ourstory"> https://cava.com/ourstory</a>
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Connect with Kelly Costanza on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-costanza-7216bb6/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-costanza-7216bb6/</a>
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Credits Theme Music 🎵 DPMusic from Pond5.com Produced by<a href="https://chatwithleadersmedia.com"> ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a>

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What&rsquo;s the secret to a thriving workplace? It starts with loving your people. The Love Your People Podcast, powered by ITA Group, dives into the heart of people-first leadership. This isn&rsquo;t just talk&mdash;we bring you real strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable insights from leaders who are transforming their organizations by putting people at the center of everything they do.
If you&rsquo;re an HR professional, business leader, or anyone passionate about building workplaces where people and businesses thrive together, this podcast is your go-to resource. Discover how to engage your teams, develop exceptional leaders, and create a culture that drives success.
Subscribe now and join the movement to lead with purpose, create meaningful connections, and truly love your people. Because when you do, everyone wins.

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