Key topics
Introduction to Lee: Lee Schiller, VP of Operations for Restaurant Technologies, shares insights on leadership from both military and civilian perspectives.
Military Background and Career Path: Lee discusses his family’s military background, his own journey into the military, and how it shaped his career and leadership style.
Impact of Military Experience: Lee explains how his military experience built professional resiliency and helped him handle challenges in his career.
Passion for Operations: Lee expresses his passion for operations, emphasizing the importance of serving customers and supporting his team.
Leadership Philosophy: Lee describes his leadership philosophy as a profession focused on influencing teams to achieve success and continuously learning and adapting.
Evolution of Leadership Mindset: Lee reflects on how his leadership mindset has evolved over time, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and being a humble leader.
Different Leadership Styles: Lee discusses the effectiveness of different leadership styles, using examples of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, and the importance of sustainable leadership.
Inclusive Leadership: Lee highlights the importance of being an inclusive leader, focusing on common goals and creating a culture of teamwork.
Identifying Future Leaders: Lee shares his approach to identifying and developing future leaders, emphasizing the importance of energy, will, and passion.
Self-Awareness and Reflection: Lee stresses the importance of self-awareness and self-reflection for leaders, especially as they advance in their careers.
Advice for Aspiring Leaders: Lee advises aspiring leaders to be patient, build a plan, and be flexible in the face of challenges and setbacks.
Team Leadership: Lee concludes by emphasizing that leadership is a team sport and the importance of working together to achieve success.
