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Servant Leadership Podcast
Cheryl Bachelder: The CEO Who Revived Popeyes & Leveraged Servant Leadership to Drive Record Profits
Today on The Servant Leadership Podcast, we hear from Cheryl Bachelder, a highly respected business leader who transformed Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen into one of the most successful restaurant brands in the world. Cheryl has built a career on servant leadership, leading with purpose, and driving results. As the former CEO of Popeyes, she took the company from declining sales and struggling franchisees to record-breaking growth—all by putting people first. Under her leadership, Popeyes experienced unprecedented success, with franchisees thriving, customer satisfaction soaring, and the brand reaching new heights—all while fostering a culture of trust and service. Cheryl has...
2025-03-18
37 min
Off the Rak
Welcome to Off the Rak: Highlights from Conversations on Transformative Leadership
Walt Rakowich's passion to help shape a generation of leaders who lead with honesty, humility and heart inspired him to launch Off the Rak: Conversations on Transformative Leadership. Featuring rich and raw conversations with notable leaders across different industries, every episode inspires curious leaders to embrace challenges, seize opportunities and become positive influences in their world.After three seasons as a live monthly video interview series, Off the Rak is now available as a podcast. Tune in for new episodes and re-releases of some of our best interviews. Highlights in this introduction include:
2025-01-21
03 min
Escuchar Resúmenes de Libros
8 Secretos del Libro 'ATRÉVASE A SERVIR' 📗 Resumen del Libro - Ideas Clave de Chery Bachelder (Baja tu PDF📥)
En este resumen, exploramos los principios fundamentales del liderazgo de servicio, aplicados con éxito por Cheryl Bachelder durante su gestión en Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Aprende cómo priorizar el servicio a los demás, definir objetivos audaces y crear un entorno de colaboración puede transformar equipos y generar resultados excepcionales. Descubre cómo el liderazgo basado en la humildad y la responsabilidad es la clave para el éxito empresarial y personal.______________________________________________________¿Deseas obtener el PDF de este resumen? Descárgalo haciendo clic en el enlace → https://www.up-4ever.net/pr48sfda5zihComo descar...
2025-01-21
02 min
Christian Business Concepts
Unlock the Power of Servant Leadership
We would love to hear from you. Send us a text message now by clicking HERE!What if the secret to building a resilient and thriving organization lies not in authority, but in service? Discover the transformative power of servant leadership and learn how this approach can redefine success in your business and personal life. Drawing inspiration from biblical teachings and the pioneering insights of Robert Greenleaf, we contrast this compassionate leadership style with traditional methods that focus solely on organizational triumph. Explore how prioritizing the growth and empowerment of individuals can lead to higher team morale...
2024-12-11
29 min
Rising Tide Leadership Podcast
Preparing for a New Year (Ep. 87)
In this episode of The Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, hosts Scott and Dr. Michael David Morales (Mo) dive into the transformative power of leadership training. Using engaging film references, such as The Karate Kid and Rocky, they illustrate how the journey of learning and growth can shape leaders and organizations alike. Mo shares compelling stories, including the impactful leadership of Cheryl Bachelder at Popeyes and the legendary strategies of Jack Welch at GE, to highlight how training can manage organizational change and foster a culture of development. They also discuss key concepts like servant leadership, the importance of adaptability...
2024-11-11
19 min
Tethered Thoughts with Bosede Santos
Episode 124 - How Wisdom and Success Go Hand in Hand
In today's episode, I explore Proverbs 16:21 and its powerful message about wisdom and speech. I'll discuss how wisdom is more than just knowledge; it’s about applying that knowledge in ways that build relationships and influence others positively. Effective communication is a cornerstone of success, and this episode will unpack the biblical and psychological principles behind how wise and gracious words can promote learning and growth in every area of life.I share the story of Cheryl Bachelder, the former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, who used her faith to lead with wisdom and empathy, transforming a st...
2024-10-23
08 min
Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz
Success Doesn't Teach You Much, ft. Cheryl Bachelder (KFC, Popeye's)
The former CEO of KFC and Popeye's doesn't love talking about success, of which she's had plenty. No, in fact she's more interested in life's stumbles, in the complexity of failures, and what they have to teach her and her team. Her leadership style is highly relational ("I must know you to grow you," she says). Bachelder became President of KFC years later, but a job that started as a major opportunity wound up being a massive failure. In this conversation with Guy Raz from 2020: How Bachelder learned from her failures and went on to turn Popeyes into one...
2024-07-24
50 min
Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz
Success Doesn't Teach You Much, ft. Cheryl Bachelder (KFC, Popeye's)
The former CEO of KFC and Popeye's doesn't love talking about success, of which she's had plenty. No, in fact she's more interested in life's stumbles, in the complexity of failures, and what they have to teach her and her team. Her leadership style is highly relational ("I must know you to grow you," she says). Bachelder became President of KFC years later, but a job that started as a major opportunity wound up being a massive failure. In this conversation with Guy Raz from 2020: How Bachelder learned from her failures and went on to turn Popeyes into one...
2024-07-24
50 min
ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Caree...
Re-Release: Cheryl Bachelder, Board Member, Director & Author
Cheryl Bachelder is a passionate, purpose-led business leader -- the former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Cheryl is known for her crisp strategic thinking, a franchisee-focused approach, and superior financial performance. Guided by the servant leadership thinking of Robert Greenleaf, she believes highly caring, collaborative leaders with big ambitions for the enterprise, not themselves, generate the conditions for people to perform their best work. Cheryl Bachelder served as CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., a NASDAQ traded company with over 2,600 restaurants in 26 countries, from 2007 to 2017. The story of Popeyes success is chronicled in her book, Dare to...
2024-05-21
48 min
Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
Daring Destinations — From the Vault
The key to successful leadership is having a courageous business plan that leads to a daring destination—and then humbly coming alongside the team to get there. In this episode from 2016, Cheryl Bachelder and I discuss practical steps to guide you toward your daring destination. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3...
2024-02-19
26 min
Your Business Unleashed
10 Business Books You Need to Read
In this episode, Clayton talks about the 10 business books that helped him build his company.The list of books and links are below:1) Making Money is Killing Your Business – Chuck Blakeman2) American Icon – Alan Mulally 3) Financial Intelligence – Karen Berman & Joe Knight 4) Turn the Ship Around – David Marquet5) Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World - General Stanley McChrystal6) Call Sign Chaos – Jim Mattis7) Rehumanizing the Workplace by Giving Everybody Their Brain Back – Chuck Blakeman8) Coach: The Al Williams Story – Art L Williams9) Measure What Matters – John Doerr 10...
2023-10-12
13 min
Rising Tide Leadership Podcast
Nurturing Innovative Leaders (Ep. 62)
Episode 62: Nurturing Innovative Leaders Leaders Empower Creative Mindsets QUESTION: Are you helping your people take calculated risks to be creative? The best leaders promote innovation by creating an environment of psychological safety. How to foster growth mindsets: Create learning opportunities (books, seminars, etc.) Continuous skill development Support personal projects When you focus on empowering creative thinking in your people, it will ultimately lead to increased engagement and a sense of ownership among employees. Leaders Focus on Collective Success QUESTIO...
2023-09-11
25 min
Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen: Cheryl Bachelder
Cheryl Bachelder decided to go into business after an early setback derailed her potential career in music education. She became President of KFC years later, but a job that started as a major opportunity wound up being a massive failure. How Bachelder learned from her failures and went on to turn Popeyes into one of the biggest success stories of the past decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-05-31
50 min
Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen: Cheryl Bachelder
Cheryl Bachelder decided to go into business after an early setback derailed her potential career in music education. She became President of KFC years later, but a job that started as a major opportunity wound up being a massive failure. How Bachelder learned from her failures and went on to turn Popeyes into one of the biggest success stories of the past decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-05-31
50 min
Gary Ryan Moving Beyond Being Good®
A conversation with Bonnie Low-Kramen and why a people-focused culture matters!
Gary Ryan from Organisations That Matter, and author of the #1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller "Disruption Leadership Matters - lessons for leaders from the pandemic" shares a conversation with Bonnie Low-Kramen, author of "Staff Matters - People-Focused Solutions For The Ultimate Workplace".Bonnie was Academy Award winning actor Olympia Dukakis' Personal Assistant for 25 years. Bonnie learned extraordinary lessons about leadership and a people focused culture in her time with Olympia. In 2011, Bonnie created her business to train Personal & Executive Assistants, as limited training existed at the time. Bonnie's training includes enabling the Assistants to teach their manager how to...
2023-03-16
56 min
The Strong Women Podcast
S3 4: A Woman in a Man’s World With Mandy Birch
Listener Mandy Birch served in the military as an engineer for 30 years and now works in quantum computing, fields typically thought of as masculine. God has used Mandy’s love of adventure and doing the hard things to show her how to overcome obstacles, extend charity to others, learn to make allies, and embrace her own limits. Join Erin and Sarah as they talk with Mandy, whose story demonstrates that God’s design is big enough to encompass different giftings and callings. 48. Adversity Is Part of Our Grooming With Tammie Jo Shults Strong Women Podcast Best...
2023-01-25
1h 01
The Strong Women Podcast
Best of Strong Women: Lead Like a Woman With Cheryl Bachelder
In this special Best of Strong Women, the CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Cheryl Bachelder shares her thoughts on leading well in the business world, servant leadership, and making life decisions that foster selflessness. Dare to Serve by Cheryl Bachelder Women CEOs Speak Work Matters Website Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Life Without Lack Dallas Willard Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Rising Strong by Brene Brown Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown ...
2022-12-30
50 min
From Paint to Purpose | FCP Services
Cheryl Bachelder - Author / Business Executive
Cheryl Bachelder is an American businesswoman who was Interim CEO of Pier 1 Imports and was previously CEO of AFC Enterprises, the parent company of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, from 2007 to 2017. She was president of KFC from 2001 to 2003. She is the Author of Dare to Serve.
2022-12-13
38 min
Driven 4word
Setbacks Are a Tool to Help Us Flourish - Cheryl Bachelder: Part 2
In the last episode, we met Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. We spent the previous episode talking about Cheryl’s top successes, and in this episode, we’re going to jump over to the list of setbacks she identified as important to how she grew as a professional and a Christian, even when in the moment, these setbacks hurt.
2022-11-23
29 min
Driven 4word
'I'm proudest of the opportunity to live out servant leadership.' - Cheryl Bachelder: Part 1
The influential leader we will learn from this month is Cheryl Bachelder. Cheryl built a highly successful career with companies like LifeSavers, Domino’s, and Popeyes, but a career in business was not what she originally envisioned for herself when she started college. In this episode, Cheryl and I talk through successes that she considers are defining to who she became as a professional Christian woman and who she is today.
2022-11-09
18 min
The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome
Leading, Serving, and the Chicken Sandwich Wars with Cheryl Bachelder—Fmr CEO Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen & current Chick-Fil-A Director
What’s the secret to Cheryl Bachelder’s incredible C-suite success? Serving. Instead of looking for what she can get, she goes into each interaction with a focus on what she can give. Cheryl’s servant leadership completely turned Popeye’s around, leading them into 10 straight years of growth after years of stagnation. Now serving on the Board of Directors for Chick-Fil-A, Cheryl talks business, how serving those around you leads to superior results, and the secret to the best fast-food chicken sandwich.
2022-08-16
53 min
She Impacts Culture
Ep 39 Cheryl Bachelder Pt 2: The Intersection of Faith & Work
”Bad attitudes are more contagious than the measles.”Friends, this is one of my favorite quotes from this episode with Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Today, we chat all things about attitude, servant leadership, and what it means to be a bold, brave leader in the marketplace.We specifically chat through:💥 Why our attitude and thinking will become a self-fulfilling prophecy💥 What Servant Leadership is and why leadership isn’t about you💥 Why bold, brave leaders don’t win popularity contests💥 Going to work with God, the intersection of...
2022-05-26
34 min
Paparelli Podcast
3 Ingredients of Effective Leadership: Dare. Serve. Measure.
At age 21, Cheryl Bachelder’s father took her on business appointments in China, Japan, and Korea after threatening to quit college. Her college education no longer served her interests, and she saw no purpose. Her father’s investment changed her life.As CEO, Bachelder led a historic turnaround of AFC Enterprises, the parent of Popeye’s Louisiana Restaurants. In ten years, Bachelder increased the stock price sixfold by changing the brand, the culture, and franchisee profits. Then she wrote a book on how she did it, “Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving O...
2022-05-20
1h 59
She Impacts Culture
Ep 38 Cheryl Bachelder Pt 1: Popeyes, Purpose and Principles
Friends, get your pen and paper out, I promise, you will want to take notes as you listen in to today’s guest, Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. In today’s episode, Cheryl and I chat through many of the topics that professional women like you and me, are thinking about and questioning on a daily basis. Things like:💥 Second-guessing our stages of life💥 Our failures and how God redeems those experiences💥 Knowing who to take feedback from 💥 Being the unexpected leader that “they” didn’t see coming💥 Choosing to see the “land o...
2022-05-19
31 min