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From Executive Assistant to CEO: How Kash Rocheleau Redefined Leadership | The Leadership Toolkit

From Executive Assistant to CEO: How Kash Rocheleau Redefined Leadership | The Leadership Toolkit

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In this episode of the Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips welcomes Kash Rocheleau, the CEO of Icon Foods, to share her unconventional journey from stay-at-home mom to Chief Financial Officer and now CEO. Kash discusses the importance of curiosity in leadership, the value of mentorship, and how empathy plays a crucial role in communication across generations in the workplace. Listeners will gain insights into navigating corporate hierarchies, the significance of understanding the 'why' behind tasks, and practical advice for cultivating a creative and purpose-driven work environment.🧰 Tools of the Trade: Top Takeaways You Can Use1️⃣ Embrace Your Unique Story: Don’t feel pressured to compare your journey to others—create your path and lead with intention.2️⃣ Lead with Empathy: Foster relationships based on connection rather than authority through empathy and open communication regarding your ‘why.’3️⃣ Collaboration is Key to Responsiveness: Engage in solutions that offer productive dialogues between leaders and subordinates, enabling collaborative and flexible structure.4️⃣ Foster a Culture of Curiosity: Innovate around problem-solving, and emphasize ongoing creative initiatives to adapt in tough regulatory frameworks.5️⃣ Visibility Matters: Maintain watchful investment in intimate parts of your team dynamics, harnessing leadership shared engagement to motivate productivity.Resources Mentioned:- Icon Foods website: IconFoods.com- Cash Rochelau LinkedIn: [Link]Explore more insights on leadership by subscribing to The Leadership Toolkit podcast. Follow us for valuable tips on personal and professional growth, and connect with industry leaders like Cash for a deeper understanding of effective leadership practices.Contact Information:Kash RocheleauWebsite:⁠ IconFoods.comLinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/Kash-Rocheleau-a0678528⁠Facebook: Facebook.com/IconFoodsIngredients⁠Instagram: Instagram.com/Icon_Foods/⁠Mike PhillipsEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillipsCredits:Hosted by Mike PhillipsProduced by The Leadership Toolkit TeamGuest Speaker: Kash Rocheleau, CEO of Icon Foods, with a robust background in financial operations and leadership.Watch more episodes of the Leadership Toolkit at https://spotify.TheLeadershipToolkit.comIf you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a 5-star review!Make sure you share this as a resource with friends and colleagues. Thank you for watching and listening!* Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are solely those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, producers, or any affiliated parties. The host and production team make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed by guests on the show. Listener discretion is advised.*** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links listed go to my websites and some are affiliate links that may generate me a sales commission if you make a purchase.

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