Do you ever get frustrated because it seems like certain team members just don't care about the work as much as you do? If you're trying to move people from the "just a job" mentality to a place of pride and ownership, give this conversation a listen. Our guest is Wendy McManus, leadership coach and founder of Connect 2 Potential. Wendy has a long history in the produce industry, including serving for more than a decade at the National Mango Board before she started her own business six years ago. The Produce Retail Podcast host Ashley Nickle wanted to bring Wendy in for a conversation on leadership, and here’s the reason: When Ashley surveyed more than 200 produce managers a few months back for the new State of the Produce Manager report, she asked about areas in which they’d like more training or education. Leadership, or people management, was a big one. A critical part of leadership is helping the people on your team understand that their role is essential and how they approach it matters, so Wendy discusses in this episode the power of knowing your purpose in your work. It’s a unique angle on the topic of leadership and one that's broadly applicable. Enjoy!

For inquiries about the full State of the Produce Manager report, please reach out to Ashley Nickle at ashley@nicklegrowthstrategies.com or on LinkedIn.

Do you ever get frustrated because it seems like certain team members just don't care about the work as much as you do? If you're trying to move people from the "just a job" mentality to a place of pride and ownership, give this conversation a listen. Our guest is Wendy McManus, leadership coach and founder of Connect 2 Potential. Wendy has a long history in the produce industry, including serving for more than a decade at the National Mango Board before she started her own business six years ago. The Produce Retail Podcast host Ashley Nickle wanted to bring Wendy in for a conversation on leadership, and here’s the reason: When Ashley surveyed more than 200 produce managers a few months back for the new State of the Produce Manager report, she asked about areas in which they’d like more training or education. Leadership, or people management, was a big one. A critical part of leadership is helping the people on your team understand that their role is essential and how they approach it matters, so Wendy discusses in this episode the power of knowing your purpose in your work. It’s a unique angle on the topic of leadership and one that's broadly applicable. Enjoy!
For inquiries about the full State of the Produce Manager report, please reach out to Ashley Nickle at <a href="mailto:ashley@nicklegrowthstrategies.com">ashley@nicklegrowthstrategies.com </a>or <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynickle">on LinkedIn.</a>

The Produce Retail Podcast is the place for thought leaders in the industry to talk shop. Join us for conversations on strategy, business partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and much more. We'll have regular guests as well as more occasional visitors, and the goal is always to deliver conversations that inform, inspire and ultimately illuminate opportunities for growth. This podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle, produce industry enthusiast and founder and CEO of Ashley Nickle Growth Strategies.  

The Produce Retail Podcast is the place for thought leaders in the industry to talk shop. Join us for conversations on strategy, business partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and much more. We'll have regular guests as well as more occasional visitors, and the goal is always to deliver conversations that inform, inspire and ultimately illuminate opportunities for growth. This podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle, produce industry enthusiast and founder and CEO of Ashley Nickle Growth Strategies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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