CompassCast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsUnited States Beef Corporation, a "family of restaurants", is based out of Tulsa, OK. We have over 7,500 employees and we operate over 350 restaurants. CompassCast is a podcast centered around the US Beef culture...or as we call it, our Compass. Hear employees across all departments share stories and advice on how they try to "live Compass" each and everyday. We hope you enjoy.
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Episodes
051- 2017 Founders Award Presentation
May 01, 2018 19:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBEpisode 51 contains audio from the Founders Award Presentation that took place at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, OK on April 25th, 2018. The Founders Award is an award we give out annually to the General Manager that went above and beyond the call of duty. This award is about more than hitting numbers or financial targets. This is about the spirit, the heart and soul of US Beef. These men and women represent the very best of US Beef and each one is a true Compass Champion. You'll h...
050- Tie Your Shoes and Hold On- Josh Spotz
April 03, 2018 13:46 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBAnother great US Beef success story...Josh Spotz (newly promoted Area Director) started as a team member and now he finds himself working side by side with his mentor and current Regional Director of Operations, Karen Lynch. This dynamic duo has a challenging road ahead. In a market that has had its share of struggles, we now look to Karen and Josh to get us back on track in Kansas City. In this episode, Josh walks us through his plans for the turnaround effort that is already underway...
049- The Little Rock Stars (Part 2)- April Pepiot and Lekeia Tutt
March 22, 2018 16:22 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBPart 2 with Lekeia Tutt and April Pepiot. We get some more details on their Washington project. We discuss how Compass and Prime Choice have impacted their leadership journey at US Beef. April tells us what it felt like to see Keia receive the Founders Award Nomination for R4 and Keia has some advice for US Beef leadership which leaves Bo speechless. :) Hope you enjoy Part 2! Cheers! #Cornbread&Rice Links: [email protected] - E-mail http://compasscast.libsyn.com/ - Webs...
048- The Little Rock Stars- April Pepiot & Lekeia Tutt
March 13, 2018 14:21 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThere is nothing little about the year these 2 ladies from Little Rock had in 2017. In Part 1 of my interview with April Pepiot (District Manager) and Lekeia Tutt (General Manager), they walk us through the special projects they took on in 2017. These ladies have a very tough job, so for them to volunteer and agree to take on more gives you a glimpse into the heart of these 2 Compass Champions. From Washington (state), to Tulsa, and all over the state of Arkansas, these 2 have impacted so...
047- 2018 Strategy with Tim Bouma
March 06, 2018 14:30 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBJoin us on I-40 East as Tim Bouma and I make our way to Little Rock. On the way we talk about our 2018 strategy. We discuss our new management model, the new hour,y manager positions, and our strong push toward improving our labor percent. Tim also provides some great advice for staying locked in for March. Historically, sales go up in March but we’ve seen our hospitality scores go down. He tells us why that is and how we can avoid that in 2018. We wrap it up by discussing the regional ...
046- CompassCast Returns!
February 14, 2018 20:36 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBHello there friends! I missed you! We are back with a preview of what you can expect from CompassCast this year. Short and sweet. Call to Action: Ask me a question that you would like answered on a future episode of CompassCast by going to: www.speakpipe.com/USBeef Simply record your message, preview it (if you want), then submit it. First person to send me a message via Speak Pipe gets a gift code for some sweet Arby's Swag! Links: [email protected] - E-mail ...
045- The Benefits of Being a Regional DIRECTor- Tom Johnson
December 19, 2017 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41.9 MBOn episode 45, we get back to our roots with a good ol' fashion interview with Regional Director, Tom Johnson. Tom describes his leadership style as "direct". He discusses the pros and cons of deploying such a style and how he's adapted his style over the years. As a student of VPO Syed Mansoor, Tom discusses Syed's influence on him throughout his career. What's it like working in STL aka the 314? Tom shares a few quirks of the city he knows so well. He also provides some practical ...
044- Top 5 Podcasts To Help You Become a Better Leader
December 12, 2017 16:19 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBHere are the 5 podcasts that I've found to bring the most value to me, as a leader. Click the links below to go to the website for each show or search for each podcast in your preferred podcast platform. I hope you enjoy! 1. The ONE Thing Podcast Episode Recommendations: #74 and #91 2. Hacking Your Leadership Episode Recommendations: #8 and #17 3. Radical Candor Episode Recommendations: #14 and #17 4. EntreLeadership Episode Recommendations: #101 and #222 5. oGoI...
043- DM Conference Opening Keynote- john Davis
December 05, 2017 12:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode 43 features John Davis' kickoff speech from our 2017 DM Conference. Focus on the guest, focus on the basics, and "think like owners" are a few of the themes that John drives home. Our investment in training and development has been significant. We're lucky to have owners that support our employees through T&D efforts. Even in tough years, the investment in your training and development has not once been cut. He also discusses new stores and remodels in 2017 and our plan...
042- Focus on Bench Strength
November 28, 2017 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBEpisode 42 is all about building a maintaining a strong bench. Hear Izorah Tallent, Sr. Director of Operations, take you through his breakout presentation from the 2017 DM Conference in Tulsa, OK. Call to Action: Email Izorah Tallent ([email protected]) and let him know what your key takeaways were from his breakout. I want him to feel the CompassCast love! Cheers! BD
041- 5 Smartphone Apps That I'm Thankful For
November 21, 2017 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHappy Thanksgiving CompassCast Listeners! Mixing it up a little this week...Episode 41 is all about making your life easier. I'm sharing the 5 smartphone applications that I am most thankful for. Most of these are my faves because they improve productivity or save time. Check them out below (links to Google Play Store and Apple App Store for each app available below: Microsoft Outlook (Free) Microsoft Excel (Free) Audible (Free App with Subscription Service) Pocket Casts ($3.99...
040- Focus on Priorities
November 16, 2017 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBHello friends! Episode 40 is all about priorities. Take a journey with me inside Tim Bouma's breakout from our 2017 DM Conference. Tim takes you through Stephen Covey's 4-Quadrant Model to help you focus on the things that will add the most value to your life and to your teams. He also provides thoughtful insight on getting to the root cause. The EARS acronym is one that Tim has used for years...or should I say, yEARS! LOL at myself. Tim is relentless when it comes to uncovering t...
039- 2017 DM Conference Primer and Mustache Madness
November 07, 2017 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to Movember! Our DM Conference is taking place in Tulsa on November 7th and 8th and Episode 39 gets you primed and ready for what's to come. I sit down with Tim Bouma, Izorah Tallent, and Rick Morris to talk about what you can expect at this year's event. Also, I've grown a mustache. November is now Movember, No Shave November, etc. and has become the one month out of the year that I grow facial hair. This is a national campaign with men all over the country participating....
038- Living Compass and Staying Safe with Today's Technology- Jeff Turner
October 31, 2017 11:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBJeff Turner, VP of IT for US Beef, stops by episode 38 of CompassCast to chat technology. We talk about how a mistake on the part of a headhunter actually led to Jeff's hiring. (What ever happened to Scott???!!!) Jeff tells us how he and his department take ownership of Compass and live out the core values in the work that they do. We hop in Jeff's make-believe time machine and he gives us a glimpse of what the future holds for our industry. With the ever increasing risk of ident...
037- Heck Yeah Being a District Manager Can Be Fun! - Lindsey Cadle
October 24, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 40 MBLindsey Cadle, DM Region 7, brings major heat on episode 37. We talk about her journey to District Manager, what it was like winning the Founder's Award, and what she does to stay positive in this incredibly stressful role. Lindsey shocks the world by revealing that the DM role can actually be fun! We talk all about that, plus, how she drives Compass through recognition, a few of the struggles she had as a new DM, and we wrap it up with another round of Finish This Sentence. What i...
036- The Pleasure and Pain of Personal Growth
October 17, 2017 11:00 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBJanell Colbert is the Regional Director of Region 6 and on Episode 36, she walks us through her leadership journey. We discuss the ups and downs of personal growth and development, the consequences one faces if they fail to connect with their teams, and what you can do if you are currently stuck in a rut. Janell is doing some amazing things right now and she's positively impacting hundreds of lives in her region...and beyond. However, for Janell, it wasn't always easy. Janell opens up an...
035- How 3 Ordinary Events Changed My Life- Bo Davis
October 10, 2017 13:38 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBA Movie, A Bad Day, and an E-mail: How 3 Ordinary Events Changed My Life This episode features a speech I gave to a group of approximately 150 young business leaders at the Young Businessmen of Tulsa Luncheon on October 9, 2017. Hope you enjoy! I'd love your feedback: [email protected] Thanks for all you do! BD
034- The Pros and Cons of Rapid Growth- Deb Kendall
October 03, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBBuckle up buttercup! We are back on the road! This time, with Northern Colorado and Wyoming (Region 11) Regional Director of Operations, Deb Kendall. We cruise from Brighton, CO to Windsor, CO and on the way we discuss all of the growth that is taking place in Region 11. Deb, Bill Fritz (Area Director) , and all of their DMs have been extremely busy lately as they are in the process of opening 5 restaurants in 100 days! Yikes! We discuss all of the wonderful things that result from ra...
033- 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Guests
September 26, 2017 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBIn episode 33, we're talking hospitality. When it comes to connecting with your guests, the most powerful weapon in your arsenal might be a well executed "table touch". Following up on with our dine-in guests is a great opportunity to make a positive impact, but it also provides great conditions for learning more about your business. In order to make the most of your trip to the lobby, you'll need some go-to questions and conversation starters. That's what this episode is all about! ...
032- The Clues That Success Leaves Behind- Evan Uyetake
September 19, 2017 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBEvan Uyetake is the President of Trost Marketing in Tulsa, OK. While holding down the fort at Trost Martkeing he also finds time to host a podcast for the Young Businessmen of Tulsa. Through his podcast, Evan has been able to connect with several high-octane leaders and uncover a few of their secrets. Episode 32 covers Evan's unique perspective and we discuss some of the juicy nuggets of wisdom he's collected from the leaders he has interviewed. Stick around after the interview as I ...
031- 3 Ways To Drive Compass w/ Kristina Coffman
September 11, 2017 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode 31 brings Kristina Coffman (Regional Director- Wichita, KS) to the mic and we discuss the 3 ways she has driven Compass throughout Region 7. 1. Connect Compass to Your Objectives 2. Celebrate Compass Wins (Big and Small) 3. Talk About It (DAILY!) Kristina is a top-notch leader and a true Compass Champion. This episode is applicable for all US Beef employees, regardless of department or position. There is also plenty of solid takeaways for any outsiders listening. Have a...
030- Hurricane Harvey Relief and CompassCast Feedback
September 04, 2017 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.37 MBExcerpt from our press release: Starting Monday, September 4, through Sunday, September 10, all US Beef owned Arby’s restaurants in nine states across the Midwest and western states, will be donating 10% of all brisket sandwich sales to the American Red Cross relief efforts emerging from Hurricane Harvey. The proceeds donated from these sales should generate approximately $50,000 in donations to the relief effort. Read the full release HERE Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts (fro...
029- US Beef's Journey to Cultural Clarity- Mike Todd
August 28, 2017 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBCome get naked with us! Mike Todd stops by to provide a very unique perspective on US Beef's quest for cultural clarity. He is a Partner, Lead Consultant, and Executive Coach at Learning Unlimited. He's coached nearly every Ops Leader (ADO level and above) so he knows US Beef. The key takeaway from this week's episode surrounds the 4 steps towards organizational health discussed in the Patrick Lencioni's book The Advantage. 1. Build a cohesive leadership team 2. Create clar...
028- 3 Keys to Gaining Credibility (Matt Strange and Luke Barrón)
August 21, 2017 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBMatt Strange (Regional Director) and Luke Barrón (Area Director) stop by to talk credibility. Both of these gentlemen worked their way through our Fast Track Program, so they offer a very unique perspective of US Beef. This is the condensed version. If you'd like to listen to the full interview with Matt and Luke, you need to sign up for our mailing list at www.compasscast.libsyn.com Let me know what you think of this new format: [email protected] Thank you to everyone who li...
027- The Best (and Worst) Applications of DiSC (Robin Kellogg & Andy Widen)
August 14, 2017 11:00 - 49 minutes - 69.1 MBGreetings Loyal Listeners! Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Robin Kellogg and Andy Widen from Wiley. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. We discuss: How to get the most out of DiSC The most common misuses of DiSC What the ideal team looks like How teams should interact using the tool How to determine the style of someone who hasn't taken the assessment We also reveal the answers to last week's call to action. Here's what was sent out last week: Call to Acti...
026- Top 3 Ways DiSC Can Drive Culture (Robin Kellogg and Andy Widen from Wiley)
August 07, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBEpisode #26 brings our first "outsiders" to CompassCast. DiSC Experts Robin Kellogg and Andy Widen take some time to talk with us about the DiSC assessment and how it can impact company culture. We also discuss how DiSC supports our core values of Commitment, Humility, and Respect. Whether you have taken the assessment or not, there is some great learning in this episode! Top 3 Ways DiSC Can Drive Culture 1. Improves self-awareness 2. Gives you insight into the values and pre...
025- Manager Satisfaction Survey Results & 5 Tips for Financial Stability (Brett Pratt & Lori Pumphrey)
July 31, 2017 11:00 - 59 minutes - 83 MBThe financial wizards, Brett Pratt (President) and Lori Pumphrey (Chief Financial Officer) are here to provide their thoughts on the results from the Mid-Year Management Satisfaction Survey. They also graciously answer a few questions from our listeners. Then, we shift gears as Brett and Lori give you 5 solid tips for gaining some stability over your personal financial situation. Skip to about the 40:15 mark if you need those now!!! :) And then we round it out, with everyone's favori...
024- Top 5 Mistakes New Leaders Make with Rick Morris and Tim Bouma
July 24, 2017 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBOn the road with Rick and Tim! Episode 24 is focused on the Top 5 Mistakes New Leaders Make and the upcoming strategic planning sessions. There is something for everyone in this episode...We talk about providing coaching, what these guys like to do outside of work, and pig innards. Yes...pig innards. Hope you enjoy! The episode I mean...not pig innards. There is still time to submit your questions for Brett Pratt and Lori Pumphrey. Send them in to [email protected] and if I read ...
023- Jeremy McGraw- Part 2
July 17, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBWelcome to Part 2 with Little Rock Regional Director, Jeremy McGraw. We are headed back to Conway, AR and Jeremy and I tackle the following topics: Challenges faced as a new multi-unit manager Keys to Region 4's recent success What Jeremy is most proud of Our very first Star Trek reference on CompassCast! How the team in R4 approaches clarity and how they support one another Interesting tidbit about Jeremy's past And, of course, Finish This Sentence. Thank to everyone who st...
022- Jeremy McGraw- Part 1
July 10, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWelcome to Part 1 of my interview with Jeremy McGraw, Regional Director of Operations for Region 4 (Little Rock). It's another "On the Road" style CompassCast and we cover lots of ground on Episode 22. Here is a breakdown of the episode: (0:28)- Episode Intro (1:54)- Interview Intro (2:35)- How Jeremy ended up at US Beef and personal background (5:21)- When Jeremy knew he wanted to build his career at US Beef (7:11)- When Jeremy realized that some tough feedback from Karen L...
021- Anna Trosper and Brett Thomas
July 03, 2017 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB"Young Guns" Welcome to episode 21 of CompassCast! Today, you'll get to hear from Anna Trosper and Brett Thomas, they are both millennials and they are currently serving as District Managers in the Tulsa market. I asked them to help us crack the code on working with the younger generation. They discuss how college has helped them in their career and they talk about the things that college does not prepare you for. A few questions sent in from a listener guide us in discussions around u...
020- Karen Lynch
June 26, 2017 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBLast week I told you to tell me which Director you wanted me to interview, and Karen Lynch, Area Director of Operations in Kansas City, won by a HUGE margin. On this week's episode, we learn about how Karen came to work for US Beef and how we could have easily missed the opportunity to hire her. We talk about her experience opening restaurants and how she was able to move up in the organization by helping out when needed. She also tells us about the first time she met Jeff Davis, owner...
019- Jennifer Breedlove and Lisa Owens
June 19, 2017 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBWe mix it up again this week as I record the first conversation I've ever had with our new Field Marketing Representatives, Jennifer Breedlove and Lisa Owens! Both ladies started working for US Beef on Monday, June 12 and we are so lucky to have them on board. I was able to sit down with both of them on Wednesday to chat about company culture and some of their good (and not so good) experiences. Lynn Modisette set this up as an informal discussion as part of their orientation, but the tid...
018- I-49 North: Kim Jones and Nathan Grosse
June 12, 2017 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBWelcome to Part II of my interview with Kim Jones (RDO of Region 9) and Nathan Grosse (DM of Region 9). This week we drive up I-49 North in Northwest Arkansas and we discuss: How Compass has helped us as an organization How we can lean on Compass when we are short-handed What I feel like the greatest recruiting tool is in each restaurant Finally, we wrap it up with a new edition of "Finish This Sentence" Send me your feedback: [email protected] Check out an AMAZING collage o...
017- I-49 South: Kim Jones and Nathan Grosse
June 05, 2017 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBWe have a new logo and a totally new approach to an episode! CompassCast goes on the road for Episode 17! Join me as we travel down I-49 South in Northwest Arkansas with Region 9 RDO, Kim Jones and Region 9 DM, Nathan Grosse. We talk about the staffing challenges in NW Arkansas, how R9 has come together as a team, how to be approachable as a multi-unit leader when visiting restaurants, and you'll want to hold on to your hats as we survive a close encounter with a freight train...sor...
016- Jennifer Lopp
May 30, 2017 12:20 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBOne of our strategic anchors at US Beef is to "Hire, Train, Develop, and Retain Top Talent." Jennifer Lopp our Recruiting Manager stops by to talk about interviewing techniques, what you need to do to stay staffed throughout the summer, and how Compass has influenced her sales pitch with potential employees. She also takes her turn on Finish This Sentence! What's the weirdest interview question she's ever asked? How many resumes has she looked at so far this year? Plus a special bonus q...
Bonus Episode #1
May 29, 2017 11:00 - 7 minutes - 9.84 MBWanted to do something a little different for Memorial Day. Our next full episode will be released tomorrow, May 30th, featuring an interview with Jennifer Lopp, our Recruiting Manager. As always, feel free to reach out to [email protected] or go check out http://compasscast.libsyn.com/contact to send us a quick message. Thank you so much for listening! Cheers!
015- John Davis- Pt. 2
May 22, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MBJohn Davis, Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer, stops back by CompassCast for Part 2! Episode 14 was very much dedicated to the exciting acquisition news as US Beef grew by 10 restaurants last week! Episode 15 focuses more on the early years of US Beef, John's path to CEO, and we introduce a new segment called, "Finish This Sentence..." You want to know the top 5 things John looks for when entering a restaurant? What's the best advice John has every received? Does John supply us with ...
014- John Davis- Pt. 1
May 15, 2017 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBJohn Davis, US Beef's Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer, stops by on Episode 14 to deliver some very exciting news! The US Beef Family has grown in size as we've expanded our territory through an acquisition of 10 restaurants. Hear all about our newest Region, our amazing training teams that are on the ground making good things happen, and hear John deliver a heartfelt message to our newest employees about the US Beef Compass. On Episode 14, you'll hear John talk about what he looks ...
013- Kari Bowman
May 08, 2017 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBKari Bowman, Employee Development Manager, stops by on Episode 13 to give us some specific things we can do to help us stay positive. Even those that are seemingly always positive need a boost from time to time. Kari lays out some practical tips to get those positive vibes flowing! We talk through an article that Kari wrote for the May edition of The Leading Edge. Here is a link to Kari's article: 3 Ways to Positively Impact Other People No plea from me this week to reach out...al...
012- Kurtis McKinney
May 01, 2017 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.7 MBKurtis McKinney has a fairly familiar story here at US Beef. He started as an assistant manager and through his Commitment, Humility, and Respect, he now finds himself as a District Manager in Region 6...and a darn good one. Join us for Episode 12 of CompassCast and hear Kurtis tell his story. He talks about how he struggled with confidence and what helped him overcome those struggles. Region 6 is where the Peer-To-Peer Program got started and Kurtis was one of the original support coac...
011-Lynn Modisette
April 25, 2017 03:37 - 39 minutes - 55.4 MBLynn Modisette stops by on a very busy Monday for our restaurants. Lots of changes taking place as we transition to our May promo window. Lynn tells us what she and her team do to prepare for the launch of the new promotion...but this month is different. Menu labeling or displaying the calories for every item starts today and we talk about how that might impact our brand. Some new packaging, some familiar favorites get new names, and find out why in the world Bo would ever use the word "...
010.5- Announcement
April 21, 2017 19:00 - 4 minutes - 6.06 MBEpisode 10.5- CompassCast will be released later than normal this week due to a personal matter with Episode 11's guest, Lynn Modisette. This episode will give you a quick preview of you can expect when Lynn and I have a chance to sit down and discuss the marketing department, al of the changes that are happening in the next week, and, of course, the US Beef Compass. Episode 11 should be released some time on Monday evening or before my bed time on Tuesday :) Thanks for listening! Ch...
010- Rick Morris
April 17, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutes - 58.1 MBEpisode #10 of CompassCast is a doozer. Rick Morris, Sr. VP of Operations, joins me for an interview as we wrap up our core value series. As usual, Rick brings his passion for US Beef and our employees to the interview as he tells some amazing stories that I know you'll enjoy. There are some dynamite takeaways from this one so you might want to take some notes. The directors are in town this week, so send an e-mail to [email protected] by Wednesday the 19th and let me know who you...
009- Tim Bouma
April 10, 2017 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week we sit down with Tim Bouma, VP of Operations. We tackle some hard hitting topics including solving problems by getting to the root cause, what to do when a new employee doesn't seem to fit in, how the different styles of the VPs impact their decision making, and...mustaches???!!! Why not? Let's get weird. Still need you all reaching out to [email protected] with your suggestions or your list of behaviors that embody the core values. What does commitment look like? ...
008- Syed Mansoor
April 03, 2017 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week we talk with the man who started as a team member, but currently serves US Beef as a Vice President of Operations...Syed Mansoor. Get your pen and paper ready because Syed is going to deliver some killer takeaways throughout the episode that you have jot down! Be sure and stick around after the outro music to hear a cool story that Syed tells about Jeff Davis, our chairman. This is part one of our Core Values Series with the VPOPS, so make sure to tune in next week when I'll be s...
007- Teaser
March 27, 2017 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBGreetings CompassCast Fam! I'm working on something...but I need your help! Over the next few weeks we are going to do a "deep dive" into our core values with the VPs of Operations. Send any and all questions you want me to ask them to: [email protected] What do you want to know about them? Maybe...What do they look for when they visit one of our restaurants? What is the craziest thing they have ever seen in a restaurant? Does Rick feel left out because he is the only VP ...
006- Colleen Lacombe
March 20, 2017 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBWe mix things up a bit on Episode 6 of CompassCast...it's story time. With the help of Colleen Lacombe (DM Region 10), Mark Hensley (ADO Region 10), and Troy Smith (RDO Region 10), we will recap one of the most memorable moments from the 2017 GM Conference and share the story that everyone is talking about. After hearing this week's episode, if you want to give Colleen a "shout-out" for living Compass like a champ, shoot me an email at the e-mail address below. In addition, ple...
005- Brenda Rockrohr
March 13, 2017 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBOn Tuesday night, March 7, US Beef crowned its 2016 Founder's Leadership Award Winner. This year it was Brenda Rockrohr from Joplin, MO out of Region 9. Here is what her RDO, Kim Jones, wrote about Brenda on her nomination form: "Brenda is committed to the success of all levels of management for her restaurant and her region. She's a US Beef Certified Training Manager and a Nationally Certified Trainer. This year she helped train the new managers for our successful Chanute, KS opening,...
004- Brett Pratt
March 06, 2017 12:30 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBOn episode #4 of CompassCast Brett Pratt, President of US Beef joins us. We touch on several topics including how to make the most out of the GM Conference, how to utilize Compass when interviewing job seekers, the impact of applying Compass principals in your personal life, plus much, much more. Thanks to everyone for listening, subscribing, and sharing CompassCast. Hope you enjoy my convo with Mr. Pratt. Cheers gang!