Column: Leadership Secrets

LEADERSHIP SECRETS
Passion Makes All The Difference

By Antoine Bakhache, CEO & Co-Founder, Pizza Corner

Leadership, in a nutshell, is like a good pizza. A pizza requires three essential ingredients: the ability to knead dough, the ability to mix toppings, and the passion to do both.

The 'dough' makes up the base. Every dream needs it, every brand needs it, and every employee needs it. A good pizza depends on the texture of the dough. Likewise, the values and cash management, which form the foundation of any business, determine what goes into a good company. Business is about making money, and if you aren't making money you shouldn't be in business.

Leadership is letting your team know that every action has a direct impact on the cashflow. A significant aspect of leadership is the need for transparent cash management systems. This will clearly indicate that the company's destiny lies in the hands of its employees.

An important attribute of a pizza chef is his ability to mix and match toppings. Similarly, a good leader should be able to blend his ideas and strategies for his company's growth, and mould his people to become the leaders of the future. Great leaders are not born, they are nurtured to take over from their predecessors. A leader must have a vision. That is the only recipe for success.

Serve your pizza with passion. A leader must have passion for his work. He has to inspire his people to achieve the impossible and beyond the call of duty. Passion is contagious. It is a force to reckon with.

The next time you have any leadership trouble, zip out and grab a pizza. You may just end up learning a thing or two.

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