Karl Schledwitz - Chairman and CEO, Monogram Foods

Join us this week on Everybody Leads as Tim Lupinacci welcomes Karl Schledwitz, Chairman and CEO of Monogram Foods, to the podcast. Monogram Foods is a billion-dollar strategic food manufacturer focused on co-manufacturing, private label, and food service channels throughout the United States. Karl has successfully launched four thriving companies in the last forty years, three of which made the Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies List. He has won numerous awards for his leadership, industry, and community contributions, and is most proud of the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, which has invested heavily in children’s charities.Listen as Karl outlines his leadership journey and early inspirations, useful habits and resources he has discovered, and valuable leadership advice. He offers a unique perspective as a successful entrepreneur and emphasizes the importance of never giving up and embracing positivity as a leader.Discussion topics include:Karl’s leadership journeyHis early inspirationsThe importance of asking questionsBuilding resilience and the power of positivityLearning from mistakes to avoid repeating themImbuing company culture with values and missionHabits to prioritize health for effective leadershipThe Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation and Monogram Cares division and their contributions to the company and communityInspiring resourcesAdvice for new leadersHow everyone can be a leaderAdditional Resources:The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life and Team with Positive Energyby Jon GordonGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’tby Jim CollinsThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleby Stephen Covey Other works by Stephen CoveyMove Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leadership Guide to Solving Hard Problems  by Francis Frei and Anne MorrisNo Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinventionby Reed Hastings and Erin MeyersImpact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impactby Liz WisemanCharity:This episode is in support of Karl Schledwitz’s designated charity, the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation. We have donated to this charity as a thank you to Karl for joining Everybody Leads. To learn more about this charity, please visit https://monogramfoods.com/what-we-value/community-outreach/.Contact Karl Schledwitz:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlschledwitzMonogram Foods: https://monogramfoods.com  Thank you for listening, and please join us again to hear from more exceptional leaders.Click for more: https://everybodyleads.orghttps://www.bakerdonelson.comProducer: Jason PlankIntern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo