The Rungs of Learning with Zeta Smith, CEO Sodexo Seniors
A seasoned operations executive, Zeta Smith joined Sodexo Seniors in January, 2020 and went "live" in her position on March 6th. Seven...
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Christine McHugh
- Sep 28, 2022
- 6 min
The Rungs of Learning with Jennifer Dimaris, Former Marketing Executive Turned Coach
Jennifer Dimaris and I both worked at Starbucks at the same time but didn't know each other until after we both left the organization and...
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Christine McHugh
- May 2, 2022
- 6 min
The Rungs of Learning with Patrick Evans, CEO of Sound, A Behavioral Healthcare Organization
Last year, I had the honor of joining the board of directors for Sound, a nonprofit that is one of King county's largest behavioral...
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Christine McHugh
- Apr 6, 2022
- 8 min
The Rungs of Learning with Shelli Taylor, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
I know very few senior executives who are as curious about past context and culture as Shelli Taylor. Her incredible career as a global...
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Christine McHugh
- Mar 3, 2022
- 7 min
The Rungs of Learning with my Grandma, Karen Parr
My grandma, Karen Parr, grew up in California, moved to Germany to teach and eventually ended up in Alaska where she became a consultant,...
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Christine McHugh
- Oct 17, 2021
- 6 min
The Rungs of Learning with Jyoti Shukla, SVP of Product and Design at SiriusXM Pandora
Jyoti Shukla and I met when we were both at Starbucks and she was hosting the annual technology Hack Day. She asked me a to be a judge...
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Christine McHugh
- Sep 9, 2021
- 5 min
The Rungs of Learning with Julia Ismael, Founder of the Equity Consortium
Julia Ismael and I met at Antioch University ten years ago when we were to both enrolled in a Bachelor's degree completion program. We...
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Christine McHugh
- May 24, 2021
- 5 min
The Rungs of Learning: Insights From Writing My First Book
My new book, From Barista to Boardroom, is now available to preorder and will be released one week from today on June 1. I never set out...
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Christine McHugh
- Mar 9, 2021
- 5 min
The Rungs of Learning with Michelle Burns, Head of Global Coffee, Tea and Cocoa at Starbucks
I've known Michelle forever and have always been inspired by her impressive ability to blend family life with a very demanding job in a...
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Christine McHugh
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
Modeling a Growth Mindset For Your Team
When I first started writing my book, From Barista to Boardroom, I had no idea how to begin. I was scared to try something that seemed...
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Christine McHugh
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Purpose + Vision + Resilience + Adaptability
Dear friends, I can't believe it's almost the new year. Students are back to school in some form or fashion (I've got two high school...
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Christine McHugh
- Sep 16, 2020
- 6 min
Grounding Your Organization in Its Purpose and Vision with Laura Doehle
Do you ever wonder how some organizations navigate through tough challenges better than others? The ones that do it really well seem to...
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Christine McHugh
- Aug 11, 2020
- 6 min
Sharpening Your Hospitality Saw Amid a Pandemic with Warren Wolfe
Warren Wolfe grew up in the restaurant industry and is currently helping many companies fight their way back from the pandemic.
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Christine McHugh
- Jun 20, 2020
- 7 min
Being the "First" or "Only": An Interview with Paula Boggs, Former EVP & General Counsel, Starbucks
Paula Boggs has an incredible life story so far. From growing up in the segregated south to working in the White House and Pentagon to...
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Christine McHugh
- Jun 15, 2020
- 4 min
Want to Create a More Inclusive Workplace? Kimberley Thompson, DEI Expert, Shows Us How
I'm in the middle of reading White Fragility and it's making me uncomfortable as it should. These last couple of weeks have been...
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Christine McHugh
- May 25, 2020
- 8 min
An Interview With One of My Most Memorable Leaders, Tom Haro
It’s an honor to interview Tom for this week’s article. I’m forever indebted to and grateful for his belief in me that I can do anything.
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Christine McHugh
- May 18, 2020
- 6 min
Jeff Kaas Talks About How to Grow Your Business by Growing Your People
Creating a culture of continuous improvement is one thing. Doing it because you are committed to your team's growth is at another level.
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Christine McHugh
- May 4, 2020
- 6 min
Knowing Who You Are as a Leader with Eric Boles, Founder of The Game Changers
Knowing who you are as a leader helps you serve your team. Spend time on your envisioned future and reflect on and share your story.
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Christine McHugh
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
How to Develop a High Performing Team with Julie Kerby
How do you go about developing a high performing team? It's more than just having fun team building events. It requires intentional work.
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Christine McHugh
- Apr 20, 2020
- 6 min
A Leadership Deep Dive With Yours Truly
Servant leadership is my hallmark. I share where this comes from and how to show up as a leader during the COVID-19 crisis.
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