February 10 / 4-5pm ET

This free session will delve into key concepts from the Bakery Leadership Circle program, exploring how bakery owners and operators tackle their stickiest business challenges. Together, we’ll unpack lessons learned in the Circle and see how these insights are being applied to real-world operations.

Key topics include:

• Identifying and Addressing Adaptive Challenges: Learn to navigate complex issues that require creativity, flexibility, and collaboration to solve.
• Active Listening: Discover techniques to improve communication, foster stronger relationships, and create a more inclusive workplace.
• Sunk and Opportunity Costs: Understand how to evaluate your investments—whether time, money, or energy—to make better decisions for your business’s future.

Joining us to share their experiences are:

• Amy Corliss, owner of the Little Bird Bakeshop
• Nate Houge, owner of Brake Bread
• Kevin Masse, owner of Small State Provisions

The Bakery Leadership Circle is a program dedicated to supporting bakery owners and operators through education and peer consulting activities. To date, 44 bakery leaders have participated, and we are excited to showcase their insights and successes in this engaging discussion.

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