In this second part of our interview with Jason Brooks—speaker, author, and coach—we continue the conversation on leadership in the restaurant industry. With over 30 years of experience, Jason shares key insights from his upcoming book, including how to master meetings, provide impactful feedback, and harness the power of influence. We also discuss his inspiring partnership with The Giving Kitchen, where he’s aiming to raise $30,000 in 30 days to support food service workers in crisis.

Show Notes Introduction to Jason Brooks: Professional speaker, author, coach, and a family man passionate about transforming restaurant managers into hospitality leaders. He has a book coming out in March, focusing on leadership in the hospitality industry.

Jason's Background and Book Motivation: Over 30 years in the restaurant industry, working his way up from dishwasher to VP of Operations. His journey reflects a deep understanding of the industry's challenges and the potential for personal growth within it.

The Giving Kitchen Partnership: Jason's book launch is tied to supporting The Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit that assists food service workers in crisis. A portion of book sales will contribute to this cause, emphasizing the community-focused spirit of the hospitality industry.

Key Concepts Continuation from Jason's Book:

Master Your Meetings: Jason emphasizes the importance of having purposeful meetings with clear agendas, pre-reads, and relevant participants to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Never Stop Training: The importance of continuous training and development is highlighted, including training employees up to their last day to ensure they leave better than when they arrived.
The Art of Giving Feedback: Discusses the necessity of providing constructive feedback in the right environment, ensuring that feedback is meaningful and actionable.
Closing the Gap: Focuses on bridging the gap between managers' and customers' perceptions by understanding the customer's viewpoint from the moment they approach the restaurant to their dining experience.
Using the Power of Influence: The final key discussed involves understanding and utilizing the power of influence effectively within the hospitality industry to foster positive change and development.
Book Launch and Partnership with The Giving Kitchen: Jason shares his initiative to support The Giving Kitchen through his book sales, aiming to donate $30,000 in 30 days to help food service workers in crisis.

Jason Brooks Links:

Book Website - https://www.jasonebrooks.com/everyleader

Amazon: Book Link

Brand Website - www.jasonebrooks.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/2LeadNSucceed

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jason-e-brooks

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2leadnsucceed/

Giving Kitchen - www.givingkitchen.org