servant leadership

Mar 51 min read

Feedback is a Gift!

You know what's worse than having a tough conversation? Perpetuating ineffective behaviors. But feedback is often delayed, poorly...

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Christine McHugh

Feb 152 min read

Are You Ready for Change?

Is anyone reading this NOT going through change at work, home or otherwise? Every single one of my clients is going through change. Some...

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The Rungs of Learning with Zeta Smith, CEO Sodexo Seniors

Christine McHugh

Mar 14, 20237 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning with Jennifer Dimaris, Former Marketing Executive Turned Coach

Christine McHugh

Sep 28, 20226 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning with Patrick Evans, CEO of Sound, A Behavioral Healthcare Organization

Christine McHugh

May 2, 20226 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning with Shelli Taylor, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Christine McHugh

Apr 6, 20228 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning with my Grandma, Karen Parr

Christine McHugh

Mar 3, 20227 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning with Jyoti Shukla, SVP of Product and Design at SiriusXM Pandora

Christine McHugh

Oct 17, 20216 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning with Julia Ismael, Founder of the Equity Consortium

Christine McHugh

Sep 9, 20215 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning: Insights From Writing My First Book

Christine McHugh

May 24, 20215 min read

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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The Rungs of Learning with Michelle Burns, Head of Global Coffee, Tea and Cocoa at Starbucks

Christine McHugh

Mar 9, 20215 min read

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, 20212 min read

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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Purpose + Vision + Resilience + Adaptability

Christine McHugh

Dec 8, 20202 min read

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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Grounding Your Organization in Its Purpose and Vision with Laura Doehle

Christine McHugh

Sep 16, 20206 min read

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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Sharpening Your Hospitality Saw Amid a Pandemic with Warren Wolfe

Christine McHugh

Aug 11, 20206 min read

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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Being the "First" or "Only": An Interview with Paula Boggs, Former EVP & General Counsel, Starbucks

Christine McHugh

Jun 20, 20207 min read

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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Want to Create a More Inclusive Workplace? Kimberley Thompson, DEI Expert, Shows Us How

Christine McHugh

Jun 15, 20204 min read

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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An Interview With One of My Most Memorable Leaders, Tom Haro

Christine McHugh

May 25, 20208 min read

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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Jeff Kaas Talks About How to Grow Your Business by Growing Your People

Christine McHugh

May 18, 20206 min read

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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Knowing Who You Are as a Leader with Eric Boles, Founder of The Game Changers

Christine McHugh

May 4, 20206 min read

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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