Category Archives: Lessons

Relatively newly appointed to the President role, Brian’s experience as Dominick’s CFO and previous positions within Safeway, the parent company, as well as experience with other service based organizations such as the Marriott, has shaped Brian into an outstanding leader … Continue reading →

In November the Executives Breakfast Club had the honor of interviewing Tom Walter, CEO of Tasty Catering and Rich Panico, Founder and CEO of Integrated Project Management. Both men and each of their companies have received multiple awards and recognitions … Continue reading →

The EBC was fortunate to welcome Mike Evans, Founder of Grubhub.com to breakfast last week. Mike graduated from MIT in 2000 and moved to Chicago to work for Apartments.com where he came to understand the value of lead generation Internet … Continue reading →

See this video of Mike Evans and then send in your questions for October 12th! Please email alla@ebcmorning.com to include your questions in the interview! VIDEO OF MIKE EVANS (Entrepreneurs Unplugged) Mike Evans is the co-founder and COO of GrubHub. … Continue reading →

The EBC is pleased to announce that Doug Porter, the CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, CNI will be our September interviewee! Doug has had a very rich and broad career, having worked in the Navy, a major ad … Continue reading →

Dear Executives Breakfast Club, As the 2012-2013 season approaches I am so pleased to report that Judy Beaver of The Office Pro, Bill Burris of InnerWorkings, and Russ Jones of First Transitions have joined the Club! Bill and Judy have … Continue reading →

When big issues come up, put them in perspective. Try to disassociate yourself from the issue and look at it with less emotion. Coaching is so important. I have 5 people I consider coaches. I mentor many people of all … Continue reading →

“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” – Albert Pike Thank you for your continued generosity and support. It is with your membership, sponsorship, … Continue reading →

Some lessons from our November guest, Doris Chsitopher, Founder of the Pampered Chef: Have confidence in the leader who is taking over – succession is easier when you have trust! Put the business first; it is not about you. You’re … Continue reading →

We were delighted to host David Bere, CEO of Nonni’s Foods and former CEO of Dollar General, for breakfast in October. Here are some highlights from breakfast: A sense of mission in a company and the feeling that there is … Continue reading →

The Executives Breakfast Club’s Executive Council had a terrific meeting on August 24th at Braxton Seafood Grill to discuss some of the specific topics we’ll be addressing this season at breakfast and we can’t wait to share what we’ve come … Continue reading →

On April 8th, the Executives Breakfast Club was proud to welcome Dean Campbell, the Head of Strategy and Plans for Hewlett-Packard. We were honored to hear Mr. Campbell speak candidly about his successes and mistakes, and were fortunate to glean … Continue reading →