Cheryl Bachelder
Former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and author of Dare to Serve; known for leading a franchise-focused turnaround, practicing servant leadership, and developing leaders and culture.
Top 5 podcasts with Cheryl Bachelder
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Jul 24, 2024 • 51min
Success Doesn't Teach You Much, ft. Cheryl Bachelder (KFC, Popeye's)
Former CEO Cheryl Bachelder shares her leadership journey focusing on the value of failure and relational leadership. From her failures to turning Popeye's into a success story, she discusses resilience, learning, and embracing challenges in a conversation with Guy Raz.
Nov 3, 2020 • 56min
#50: Cheryl Bachelder (Former CEO of Popeyes) — On Daring to Serve in Business
Cheryl A. Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes, shares her insights on servant leadership and turnaround strategies in the restaurant industry. She reflects on her family's influence, emphasizing the importance of values and faith in leadership. Cheryl discusses her transformative time at Popeyes, highlighting a franchise-focused approach that led to significant growth and success. She also dives into practical hiring practices, the essence of relationships, and her vision for legacy, encouraging everyone to dare to serve in their own lives.
Apr 16, 2020 • 20min
Listen Carefully and Learn Continuously (Bonus) | Cheryl Bachelder 312
Cheryl Bachelder, the former CEO who revitalized Popeyes and now serves on several corporate boards, shares invaluable leadership insights. She emphasizes the importance of honesty and continuous learning for leaders in times of crisis. Cheryl advocates for agility and experimentation, encouraging leaders to gather diverse inputs and act on current realities. She also discusses the significance of serving through relationships, faith, and grace, offering practical strategies on supporting others and navigating difficult decisions.
Mar 6, 2018 • 1h 22min
CNLP 182 | Cheryl Bachelder on How to Turn Your Failure Into Success, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's Meteoric Turnaround Decade, and How Servant Leadership Really Works
Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO who led Popeyes’ dramatic turnaround and champions servant leadership. She recounts being fired, rebuilding trust with franchisees, using simple data to change debates, and a one-page strategy focused on brand, speed, and profitability. She also explains talent development, coaching rhythms, and how serving others goes hand in hand with high performance.
Jun 23, 2015 • 46min
056 Cheryl Bachelder | Lead Like Jesus
Cheryl Bachelder, a seasoned restaurant executive known for her transformational role at Popeyes and her book 'Dare to Serve', shares her insights on leadership. She discusses the principles of servant leadership and its impact on creating a safe work environment. Cheryl highlights her successful turnaround of Popeyes through trust-building and clear goals. She emphasizes the importance of defining personal purpose, fostering character development, and embedding a strong culture in organizations. Plus, she shares her favorite Popeyes order!
