Taking Ownership

In this episode, Marlon talks with guests Shani Hall and Ervin Watson about leadership and support in the context of school nutrition services. The guests discuss the importance of having a strong support system and team behind a leader to achieve success. They also talked about their experience working together and the challenges they faced in centralizing the school nutrition program. During the conversation, Shani, Ervin, and Marlon explored the value of bringing in third-party consultants to help build and refine leadership skills within school nutrition programs. They discuss how diverse skills and perspectives from outside the organization can drive innovation and provide fresh solutions to existing challenges. This conversation reaffirms that with strong leadership, collaborative teamwork, and innovative perspectives, school nutrition services have the potential to not only overcome challenges but also to redefine the standards of excellence in the industry. =========================== Connect with us! =========================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://the.nxtgennetwork.com/MediaKit Served Digizine July 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/678482919/ =========================== Connect with our Guest! =========================== Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-carnegie/ Alison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnegie_coaching/ "Carnegie Coaching": https://www.facebook.com/Carnegie1coach/ =========================================== Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:📱 =========================================== ➡︎ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nxtgennetwork/podcasts ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-podcast/id1598968019 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ex3Oj7aodeUe48EJGy9Dz ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00 The Power of Support in Leadership 04:18 Building Bridges and Fostering Collaboration 08:55 Preparing Individuals for Leadership Roles 19:32 Navigating Change and Assessing Capacity 24:55 - Leadership Preparation 29:58 The Impact of the 'Better Together' Theme 37:33 The Value of a Third-Party Consultant 42:50 - Consultant Perspective in School Nutrition 47:01 Changing the Perception of School Meals 54:16 - Changing Perception of School Meals 56:12 Teamwork and Collaboration 56:30 - Branding Issues in School Nutrition 1:11:19 - Health Influences through School Meals 1:12:21 - Closing Remarks