Steve Robinson was integral to the Chick-fil-A marketing team for 34 years. He was there for the beginning of the brand we know today, including the Eat Mor Chikin campaign and the decision to stay closed on Sundays. Steve joins Kevin to discuss his new book, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. He shares stories and examples that demonstrate the culture at Chick-fil-A. Steve acknowledges that the company wasn’t an overnight success and leadership was motivated by making an impact. The culture was not a bunch of words on paper, but the values and priorities of the organization and the trust in all the employees to empower them to grow the business.
In this episode, Steve shares:
1. Stories surrounding the culture.
2. The origin of “My Pleasure”.
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Additional Leadership Resources
- Book Recommendations:
- Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand by Steve Robinson
- Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas
- Bonheoffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
- Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit by Charles R. Swindoll
- Creating a Culture of Hospitality with Cameron Mitchell.
- Answering the Culture Question with Eric Stutzman.
- The Power of Deliberate Practice with Robert Pool.
- Steve Robinson Consulting.
- Learn more about Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A.
- Sign up for our free video training series, 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership.
- Get your free copy of my inspiring e-book, 101 Ways to Unleash Your Potential.
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