Restaurant leaders face rising costs, competition, and tech change. Success hinges on the human element;emotional intelligence, team engagement, and strong leadership. This session shows how people-focused strategies drive revenue, retention, operations, and guest experience, offering a practical, data-driven framework for measurable business results. - Drive strategic advantage: Apply people-first leadership strategies that directly impact financial outcomes - Integrate people and performance: Understand how communication, trust, and emotional intelligence influence execution and retention. -Leaders will learn how to align people with brand promise, service standards, and business goals.