How Heart Leadership Fuels Business and Brand Growth with Anthony Lambatos

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m talking with Anthony Lambatos, owner of Footers Catering and founder of MIBE (Make It Better Every Day), a leadership and culture organization helping people build heart-led, people-first businesses.Anthony and his wife April have quadrupled their company’s revenue, achieved 50% higher employee retention than the industry average, and earned Best Places to Work honors eight years in a row. But the real story is how they did it, through heart leadership.We unpack what heart-led leadership really looks like, why vulnerability and communication are the most powerful leadership tools, and how this philosophy applies whether you’re a CEO, a small business owner, or a team of one.What You’ll Learn[03:57] How Anthony went from family business to people-first CEO [05:45] The secret behind Footers Catering’s long-term success and retention [07:10] What heart leadership really means and why it matters now [10:00] Why everyone is a leader, no matter your title or team size [13:44] How emotional intelligence builds stronger businesses and cultures [16:29] The link between leadership, authenticity, and social media presence [20:45] The four convictions of heart leadership: Lead, Love, Mibe, and Vibe [24:35] How communication can transform culture and client relationships [27:58] Why small, 1% improvements lead to exponential growth [30:23] How to protect your culture and surround yourself with the right people [35:00] What to expect from the 2025 MIBE Summit for hospitality leadersThis Week’s ChallengeThis week, I challenge you to reflect on how you’re showing up as a leader in your business. Ask yourself: Am I leading with heart? Am I communicating clearly? Am I making small, consistent improvements every day?Then share one way you’re committing to lead with more authenticity this week and tag me @elizabethmarberry, I’d love to celebrate it with you.Links + Resources MentionedJoin the MIBE Summit: themibe.com/summitFollow MIBE on InstagramConnect with Anthony on LinkedIn: Anthony Lambatos WORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRYApply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with ElizabethFree guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on InstagramFollow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.