Brian Hernandez was the last jockey who rode General A Rod who now resides at our horse farm at Valhalla Golf Club…part of our one of a kind golf experience you can only find in Kentucky. It was cool the General recognized Brian immediately! Derby week is the best!!!

Coaching is a vital first step to help under performers. You must be tough minded enough to give candid feedback. Hopefully, they will respond. If they don’t you can look yourself in the mirror and ask them to move on, knowing you did the best you could do. #tuesdaythought

LOVE this from Hal Rosenbluth, this week’s guest on the How Leaders Lead podcast 🔥🔥🔥:

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Hitting tee shot on par 5 18 coined “Photo Finish” at Valhalla setting up a rare eagle…so fun when that happens!😊🏌️Can’t wait to show off the course during 2024 PGA May 16-19 and our experience you can only find in Kentucky.

Loved speaking to the Valhalla membership last night at our grand opening. Can’t wait to host the PGA Championship and showcase our golf experience you can only find in Kentucky, including new clubhouse, Bluegrass Way featuring horse farm, white and limestone fences and more!!!

Build your people up. Positive reinforcement is a powerful force be quick to point out what people are doing well, not just where they can improve. #SundayThought

When things are bad it’s tough to know what to fix first. Ask questions and listen to your team. That’s one of the best, if not the best, way to uncover the most important issue to focus on. #SaturdayThought

Want to tap into your inner rebel? Look no further than this week’s podcast episode with Hal Rosenbluth, who has NEVER been afraid to challenge the status quo in his career:

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Avoid the “disease of me”. If you want to build a strong team, look for people who are motivated by a collective goal and can keep their ego in check. #fridaythought

With a shorter season, the NFL has massively built its popularity by finding creative ways to drive year round engagement, ie, making the college draft a high quality event fans love. If you want to build a strong brand, learn from the NFL! #ThursdayThought

“Make big changes to big things if you want to move a big business.”

Tag someone who needs to hear this quote from Kevin Hochman, then listen to the full conversation with the CEO of Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy:

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Just received the hard copy of my newest book coming out in June. I’m hoping this will help you develop the fundamental habits and mindset that have helped me and other leaders I know succeed: ACTIVE LEARNING, seeking ideas and insights and pairing them w action and execution.

Growth and comfort never coexist. Growth only happens when we’re uncomfortable. When you’re feeling super confident in a role, you’re probably not learning much any more. #wednesdaythought

If Chili's Grill & Bar were a country, they’d be the 3rd largest imbibing country of tequila in the world.

That’s a lot of margaritas – and a big piece of the strategy that’s helped power an incredible turnaround.

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Focus on your ability more than your title. Don’t let a lack of seniority or title hold you back from contributing. Create and see your work environment as a meritocracy, and always strive to add value with your unique strengths. #tuesdaythought

Robots.🤖 Margaritas.🍸 Bags of shrimp.🦐

Our latest pod with Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman does have it all – including the incredible turnaround story at Chili's Grill & Bar and the lessons you can learn from it.

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Use your own people to assess the talent on your team. Tap into your team’s insights when you need to make tough personnel decisions. If someone is underperforming chances are everyone else already knows it. #MondayThought

Some say sometimes you just have to give time time so that the memories that make you sad today can ultimately make you glad tomorrow. While most likely true, the wait is really hard. #sundaythought

Inquisitiveness is key. Great leaders always strive to understand more about the world around them. That curiosity is critical if you want to succeed in a top leadership role. #SaturdayThought