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The Cutting Onions Podcast

The Cutting Onions Podcast

By: Bobby Shaw
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On the Cutting Onions Podcast, restaurant executives Bobby Shaw and Myles Gift celebrate leaders and organizations that build strong people cultures that develop other leaders.

Bobby and Myles interview leaders who have built amazing cultures in their organizations through developing great leaders who produce amazing results, the right way.Copyright Bobby Shaw Economics
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  • Ep. 109 Simplifying Leadership with Jason Brooks

    Ep. 109 Simplifying Leadership with Jason Brooks
    Jun 6 2026
    Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast! On today's episode we are excited to feature our conversation with restaurant executive and author, Jason Brooks.

    Jason has an incredible leadership story, which we get into on the podcast and it's equal parts inspiring and tactical. Jason has just written a new book titled "The Simplicity of Leadership" and it is fantastic.

    The Simplicity of Leadership is built around one core premise: Complexity kills. Simplicity scales.
    Jason’s message is that leadership does not have to be heavy, over-engineered, or buried under frameworks, meetings, reports, and corporate language. The work of a leader is to simplify the noise so people can focus, grow, communicate clearly, feel valued, own accountability, and build something that lasts. He frames the book around four leadership lanes: mindset, people, accountability, and legacy.

    Jason opens by grounding the book in his own hospitality journey, from server to executive leadership with Outback/Bloomin’ Brands, eventually overseeing 150 locations and nearly 10,000 hourly team members. His credibility comes from lived operational experience, not theory.

    The book is written as a practical playbook for leaders who want better results by subtracting the unnecessary rather than constantly adding more.

    Please check out Jason's ⁠website⁠ to learn more about what Jason is up to and connect with him on LinkedIn to follow along with the insights, industry updates, and lessons from the hospitality industry.
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  • 109. Simplifying Leadership with Jason Brooks

    109. Simplifying Leadership with Jason Brooks
    Jun 6 2026
    Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast! On today's episode we are excited to feature our conversation with restaurant executive and author, Jason Brooks.Jason has an incredible leadership story, which we get into on the podcast and it's equal parts inspiring and tactical. Jason has just written a new book titled "The Simplicity of Leadership" and it is fantastic.The Simplicity of Leadership is built around one core premise:Complexity kills. Simplicity scales.Jason’s message is that leadership does not have to be heavy, over-engineered, or buried under frameworks, meetings, reports, and corporate language. The work of a leader is to simplify the noise so people can focus, grow, communicate clearly, feel valued, own accountability, and build something that lasts. He frames the book around four leadership lanes: mindset, people, accountability, and legacy. Jason opens by grounding the book in his own hospitality journey, from server to executive leadership with Outback/Bloomin’ Brands, eventually overseeing 150 locations and nearly 10,000 hourly team members. His credibility comes from lived operational experience, not theory. The book is written as a practical playbook for leaders who want better results by subtracting the unnecessary rather than constantly adding more.Please check out Jason's website to learn more about what Jason is up to and connect with him on LinkedIn to follow along with the insights, industry updates, and lessons from the hospitality industry.
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    1 hr
  • Ep. 108 Gratitude and Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership

    Ep. 108 Gratitude and Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership
    Jun 2 2026
    Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast.

    In today’s episode, we’re talking about Gratitude and Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership.
    Because leadership is not just about pushing harder, and it’s not just about staying positive. It takes both. Gratitude keeps us grounded, humble, and connected to the people around us. Grit keeps us moving when the work gets hard, the pressure builds, and the outcome is not guaranteed.

    The best leaders learn how to carry both.

    Gratitude reminds us of what matters. Grit reminds us to keep going. And when leaders bring those two together, they create the kind of culture people want to be part of.

    So this week, ask yourself: Where do I need more gratitude? And where do I need more grit?
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    1 hr
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