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The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariBusiness Is Human: The Leadership Model That Turns Care into Enterprise Value with Niren ChaudharyWe often talk about strategy, technology, and profit as the engines of success. And in times of rapid change and uncertainty, it’s easy to double down on those levers. But what if we’re missing the most important one?In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Niren Chaudhary, former CEO of Panera Brands, joins Ashish Kothari to share a leadership philosophy rooted in something many leaders overlook: love and care for people. Because at the end of the day, companies aren’t machines, they’re human systems. And when we treat peo...2025-06-2455 min
VEST Her PodcastLeading with Empathy in a Polycrisis WorldIn this episode, we sit down with Niren Chaudhary, former Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread, and VEST Member Beverly Carmichael, a seasoned corporate board director for several iconic brands. Together, we explore the rising demand for empathetic leadership in today’s volatile and unpredictable world.“Leaders have to be peddlers of hope,” Niren Chaudhary.For our guests full bio and show notes click here. Drawing on the moving story of his late daughter Aisha—who accomplished extraordinary things in her 18 years despite a terminal illness—Chaudhary shares how profound...2025-04-2054 min
AI, Digital, Marketing, Strategy, TLDRCompanies that adapted to COVID crisis Panera Bread, USA and Zouk SingaporeCompanies that adapted to COVID crisis - Panera Bread, USA and Zouk SingaporeIn this episode we look at two companies, Panera Bread in USA and Zouk nightclub in Singapore that rapidly pivoted their operations to the needs of their customers at the start of the COVID crisis.SourcesInside Panera's Pandemic Pivot, interview with Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary; Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, Podcast (Reid Hoffman, is the co-founder of LinkedIn)on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... play linkon S...2024-12-2605 min
The Chief Executive PodcastNiren Chaudhary | Panera Brands & David Reimer | ExCoJoin Mark on this week’s episode of the Chief Executive Podcast for an insightful discussion with Niren Chaudhary, former Chairman of the Board and CEO at Panera Brands, and David Reimer, CEO and Managing Partner of The ExCo Group.
Niren and David share strategies for leading in an era of profound change and the evolving demands on today’s CEOs. Key takeaways include:
The Evolving CEO Role
David emphasizes the need for CEOs to stay adaptable in an ever-changing environment.
Building a Resilient Pipeline
Both leaders stress the importance of fostering curiosity and resilience in future executives, preparing them to l...2024-10-3040 min
Well Being Walks with Kip HollisterNiren Chaudhary: Leading Effectively through AuthenticityNiren Chaudhary is the Chairman of the Board of Panera Brands, one of the world’s largest fast casual restaurant companies with nearly 4,000 locations in 10 countries. Prior to becoming Chairman in 2023, Niren served as CEO of Panera Brands. During his four-year tenure, he increased the company’s pace of innovation, strengthened franchisee partnerships and led the creation of a strong, people-first culture, resulting in industry-leading retention rates for GMs and associates, earning Black Box Intelligence’s Employer of Choice Award in 2022.Niren served as Chief Operating Officer and President of Krispy Kreme where he implemented a new operat...2024-06-0452 min
Intersections PodcastNiren Chaudhary on Transforming Pain into Purpose and Creating a Virtuous Cycle of ExcellenceHow can we nurture hope in the face of deep loss and convert our pain into meaningful purpose? What wisdom can we gain about our own lives, purpose and happiness when we perform an audit of our own values? How can leaders light a fire in the hearts of people across the enterprise, and create a virtuous cycle of excellence, both at the individual and collective level? Find out from Niren Chaudhary, Chairman of Panera Brands, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast.Niren Chaudhary is the Chairman of the Board of...2024-05-271h 21
Take Command: A Leadership PodcastA Legacy of Wisdom Across GenerationsAbout the Guest:Niren Chaudhary is the CEO & Chairman of the Board of Panera Brands, one of the world's largest fast-casual restaurant companies. With prior roles as President of Krispy Kreme and 23 years at Yum! Brands, including the Global President of KFC, his leadership is unparalleled. Fluent in four languages, he supports DKMS, a leading non-profit with the world’s largest stem cell donor registry.What will You Learn:Chaudhary offers a leadership framework based on his experience with four core elements: courage, gratitude, generosity, and congruency.Courage: Focus on what you ca...2024-01-3045 min
DistinguishedThe Virtuous Cycle of Purpose Driving Profit with Niren Chaudhary, Chairman of Panera BrandsBeing the CEO of globally recognized companies for decades is much like driving a race car at high speed: both thrilling and intensely challenging. Reaching a finish line after being on the fast track represents a tremendous feat. After the fanfare ends, and the adrenaline subsides, what do you set your sights on next, especially when you have tremendous drive inside of you? For Niren Chaudhary, it’s back to the shop to re-configure the current model into what he calls: Niren 3.0. This new version is going to put all its energy into "pursuing significance by serving others and be...2023-12-1132 min
Future Ready Leadership With Jacob MorganPanera Bread CEO Niren Chaudhary on Creating a Culture Where People Feel Loved and Cared ForGet ready to be inspired by Niren Chaudhary, CEO at Panera Brands, as he shares insights on business, philosophy, and career strategy in this life-changing discussion. With over 130,000 team members across Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Caribou Coffee, Niren has the experience and expertise to guide you towards a better life, both personally and professionally. During our conversation, Niren shares the tragic story of his daughters and the valuable lessons he learned from them, along with the importance of not seeing yourself as a victim. Discover the ultimate measure of leadership success and how former Yum...2023-05-2943 minThe Future Of Work With Jacob MorganPanera Bread CEO Niren Chaudhary on Creating a Culture Where People Feel Loved and Cared ForGet ready to be inspired by Niren Chaudhary, CEO at Panera Brands, as he shares insights on business, philosophy, and career strategy in this life-changing discussion. With over 130,000 team members across Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Caribou Coffee, Niren has the experience and expertise to guide you towards a better life, both personally and professionally. During our conversation, Niren shares the tragic story of his daughters and the valuable lessons he learned from them, along with the importance of not seeing yourself as a victim. Discover the ultimate measure of leadership success and how former Yum...2023-05-2943 min
Chai with ManjuPanera CEO Niren Chaudhary on the Food Industry Trends & His Life Story in “Sky is Pink”2023-03-2225 min
Chai with ManjuBlack Sunshine Baby on Netflix - Niren (CEO, Panera), Aditi Chaudhary, Nilesh Maniyar2023-03-2228 min
Chai with ManjuPanera CEO Niren Chaudhary on Food Industry Trends & His Life Story in “Sky is Pink”2023-03-2125 min
Chai with ManjuBlack Sunshine Baby with Niren Chaudhary, Aditi Chaudhary and Nilesh Maniyar2023-03-2028 min
Leadership NextPanera's Purpose Is Baked Into Its BrandNiren Chaudhary is the CEO of Panera Brands, which includes the popular chain restaurants Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bagels. The brand has nearly 4,000 restaurants across 10 countries, and the company is committed to serving high quality food in every one of them. Panera also wants to make sure its 110,000 employees feel supported on and off the job.In this episode of Leadership Next, Chaudhary tells Alan Murray that Panera Brands only serves food he would be willing to serve to his own family. He also describes Panera's commitment to providing its diverse workforce an array of...2022-07-1220 min
Bregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar LeadersHow can you create a cooperative team of rockstars? This week, we’re joined by Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Brands. Discover his strategy for creating…The post Episode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar Leaders first appeared on Bregman Partners.2022-04-1141 minBregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar LeadersHow can you create a cooperative team of rockstars? This week, we’re joined by Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Brands. Discover his strategy for creating…The post Episode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar Leaders first appeared on Bregman Partners.2022-04-1141 minBregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar LeadersHow can you create a cooperative team of rockstars? This week, we’re joined by Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Brands. Discover his strategy for creating…
The post Episode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar Leaders first appeared on Bregman Partners.2022-04-1141 minBregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar LeadersHow can you create a cooperative team of rockstars? This week, we’re joined by Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Brands. Discover his strategy for creating…
The post Episode 259: Niren Chaudhary – Rockstar Leaders first appeared on Bregman Partners.2022-04-1141 min
C-Suite Conversations with Dr. Patrick LeddinEpisode #9 Niren ChaudharyJoin the CEO of Panera Brands as he shares how severe emotional struggle can be transformed into fuel to make you a better friend, family member, leader, and person. He shares how important it is to get back up in the face of adversity, constantly learn and relearn to adapt to the evolving needs of those you serve, and the power of resilience in an ever-changing landscape.2022-03-0442 min
How Leaders Lead with David Novak#63: The Best of 2021To round off 2021, today’s episode features six of David’s favorite insights from the year from leaders like Marvin Ellison, Indra Nooyi, and Tom Brady. You’re going to learn about how to react to overwhelming and scary situations with focus, confidence, planning, and communication. Plus, David will teach you his number one exercise for taking stock of where you are now in order to work towards where you want to go.In this episode, you’ll learn:
David’s 3x5 exercise for self-evaluation going into a new year
Tom Brady’s model for clear, current comm...2021-12-3025 min
Social GeekFranchise News Podcast 8.11.2021The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
In the news this week:
Panera Brands, Panera Bread, Niren Chaudhary
Caribou Coffee, John Butcher
Einstein Bros. Bagels, José Alberto Dueñas
Honor
Home Instead
ServiceMaster Brands
Roark Capital
TrueBlue Total House Care, Sean Fiztgerald
HomesRenewed Coalition, Louis Tenenbaum
Pita Pit, Chris Fountain
Foodtastic, Peter Mammas
Beyond Meat
Pizza Hut, Georgeanne Erickson
Thanks to MFV Expositions / International Franchise Expo ...2021-08-1104 min
Just B with Bethenny FrankelNiren ChaudharyOn managing in a crisis and being authentic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-2941 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#020 Compassionate LeadershipThis week, on the Bet On Yourself podcast we're talking about compassionate leadership.The framework for this episode, has been inspired by an interview I heard with Amy Jen Su, the author of The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self--Every Day. In this book, she outlines 5 key leadership principles that we’ll dive into in detail throughout this episode.Amy distinguishes between two leadership options, leader A where we’re being our best selves and seeing challenges as opportunities, and leader B, where we’re less efficient, resist...2021-06-0224 min
Marketing Today with Alan Hart256: Human Behavior Should Inform Your Brand Positioning with Panera's Eduardo LuzOn this 256th episode of Marketing Today, Alan Hart and Eduardo Luz, Chief Brand and Concept Officer at Panera, discuss the pivots Panera executed during the pandemic, including how they positioned their mobile app and the innovations they implemented in their menu offerings.Eduardo sees the future of marketing as really honing in and connecting with your consumer. As Panera changed its menu and shifted to what Eduardo calls “warmer offerings,” they started to see the incremental success that has propelled their business forward. The conversation covers consumer behavior, and Panera's new company value: respect for t...2021-04-2134 min
Everyone Talks To Liz ClamanPanera Bread CEO On Global Brands With A Local HeartThis week, Liz is joined by CEO of Panera Bread, Niren Chaudhary to discuss how his dedicated work ethic and deep friendships guided him to lead companies like Taj Hotels, Krispy Kreme and eventually Panera Bread.
Niren describes the humbling experience of assuming a leadership role at Taj Hotels at only age 24, and how his work at Yum! Brands India brought cultural relevance to global brands like KFC and Taco Bell. He shares his goal for Panera Bread to serve the food that one would serve to their own family and the lessons of courage and gratitude he’s learned from...2021-03-2426 minHired!Panera Bread CEO On Global Brands With A Local HeartThis week, Liz is joined by CEO of Panera Bread, Niren Chaudhary to discuss how his dedicated work ethic and deep friendships guided him to lead companies like Taj Hotels, Krispy Kreme and eventually Panera Bread.
Niren describes the humbling experience of assuming a leadership role at Taj Hotels at only age 24, and how his work at Yum! Brands India brought cultural relevance to global brands like KFC and Taco Bell. He shares his goal for Panera Bread to serve the food that one would serve to their own family and the lessons of courage and gratitude he’s learned from...2021-03-2426 min
How Leaders Lead with David Novak#30: Niren Chaudhary, Panera CEO—Begin With the End in MindToday’s guest is Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera.Have you ever been absolutely overwhelmed by a challenge? Maybe it was a crisis … or a huge turnaround effort … or just a really complex problem you had to fix?Those are the moments that define us as leaders.And Niren Chaudhary can teach us so much about how to turn those challenging moments into defining wins.When he took over at Panera in 2019, Niren had an uphill challenge to revitalize a fadi...2021-03-041h 01
SkydeckLeading with HeartNiren Chaudhary (AMP 191) has spent most of his career in restaurants, working in leadership positions at Yum Brands and Krispy Kreme donuts before becoming the CEO of Panera Bread in May 2019. In this episode of Skydeck, he speaks to Ranjay Gulati—his former college classmate and his eventual HBS executive education professor—about how Panera has faced the myriad challenges of the pandemic, the leadership values that guide him, and how a deep, personal loss became a pivotal part of his life and career.2021-03-0126 min
Iconic Personal Branding PodcastYour Personal Brand’s Pandemic PotentialYour Personal Brand’s Pandemic Potential In this episode, we unveil 5 secrets to ensure your personal brand thrives during times of uncertainty. Natasha takes you through a journey sharing how Panera's CEO, Niren Chaudhary, used this time of adversity as a catalyst to grow his business and strength his brand. Through the story of Niren, you'll be inspired to take control of your personal brand and use this time of uncertainty as a catalyst to thrive - it is in times of adversity when icons are made. There is no better time than right now to show-up an...2021-02-0929 min
Inspire Someone TodayE10 - Anil Sachdev - Your Best Version p2Send us a textWelcome to Episode 10 - Your Best Version is a two-part series (Episode 9 & 10). In this episode learn the tenets of successful leaders through the lens of Anil’s web series. Anil shares the tools and framework to build your best version and what it takes to dig into your passion. Impactful anecdotes that teach about caring for your people and the path of forgiveness and reconciliation. We sign-off by discussing the maxim from Chinmaya Mission.Anil Sachdev is the Founder and CEO of Grow Talent Company Limited and the School of Inspired Le...2020-12-1029 min
PivotPlatforms prep for election, Panera CEO on the coffee "rundle", and proposition-22 is a failKara and Scott talk about how the platforms prepare for election misinformation in the week ahead. Then they are joined by Niren Chaudhary, the CEO of Panera Bread, to discuss their coffee "rundle" and grab and go food industry during the pandemic. In wins, Kara praises Texas Supreme Court for blocking a petition to exclude ballots. Scott's fail is proposition-22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-11-0350 min
Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Video)Panera During COVID-19 - Lessons in LeadershipThis webinar from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego features Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread on Lessons in Leadership at Panera during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the ever-changing environment and the new normal in this industry. He also discusses lessons learned and the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 36065]2020-06-0443 minCoronavirus (COVID-19) (Audio)Panera During COVID-19 - Lessons in LeadershipThis webinar from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego features Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread on Lessons in Leadership at Panera during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the ever-changing environment and the new normal in this industry. He also discusses lessons learned and the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 36065]2020-06-0443 min
Business (Audio)Panera During COVID-19 - Lessons in LeadershipThis webinar from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego features Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread on Lessons in Leadership at Panera during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the ever-changing environment and the new normal in this industry. He also discusses lessons learned and the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 36065]2020-06-0443 minBusiness (Video)Panera During COVID-19 - Lessons in LeadershipThis webinar from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego features Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread on Lessons in Leadership at Panera during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the ever-changing environment and the new normal in this industry. He also discusses lessons learned and the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 36065]2020-06-0443 minBusiness (Audio)Panera During COVID-19 - Lessons in LeadershipThis webinar from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego features Niren Chaudhary, CEO, Panera Bread on Lessons in Leadership at Panera during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the ever-changing environment and the new normal in this industry. He also discusses lessons learned and the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 36065]2020-06-0443 min
Rapid ResponseInside a pandemic pivot, w/Panera CEO Niren ChaudharyWhat do you do when you can’t serve customers in cafes and carry on business as usual? You try unusual things, says Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary. Forced to close cafes and restructure teams, Panera is leveraging its advantages (like a robust e-commerce system) to launch a slew of initiatives, from Panera Grocery to contactless delivery to Together Without Hunger, providing 500,000 meals to food banks across the U.S. It’s not the same Panera, says Chaudhary, but a Panera that will make it into the post-pandemic world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...2020-04-3030 min
Masters of ScaleRapid Response: Inside Panera’s pandemic pivot, with CEO Niren ChaudharyWhat do you do when you can’t serve customers in cafes and carry on business as usual? You try unusual things, says Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary. Forced to close cafes and restructure teams, Panera is leveraging its advantages (like a robust e-commerce system) to launch a slew of initiatives, from Panera Grocery to contactless delivery to Together Without Hunger, providing 500,000 meals to food banks across the U.S. It’s not the same Panera, says Chaudhary, but a Panera that will make it into the post-pandemic world. Interviewed by editor Bob Safian.Read a transcript of this...2020-04-3030 min
No Rating Movie Review4: The Sky Is Pink | Priyanka Chopra | Farhan Akhtar | Zaira WasimDirected by Shonali Bose, The Sky is Pink is based on the real life story of Aisha Chaudhary. A the tale of an terminally-ill teenager waiting to embrace death yet making each day count, and a grief-stricken family trying to cope with this loss, it touches your heart from the word go. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim and Rohit Saraf as a close-knit family, the film transports you to a world that's all about celebrating life and death. Aisha's voiceover narrating the journey of her parents — Aditi aka Moose and Niren aka Panda — is heartfelt while she’s tryi...2019-10-1805 min
News and Views‘The Sky Is Pink’ Is Heartwarming, but Succumbs to Star PowerAfter its premiere about a month back at the Toronto International Film Festival, The Sky is Pink is set for a worldwide release on 11 October, 2019.
The film is based on the real-life story of Aditi (Priyanka Chopra) and Niren Chaudhary (Farhan Akhtar) and their daughter Aisha (Zaira Wasim), who was diagnosed with a serious immune deficiency that eventually dictated the course of her life and her entire family.
Director Shonali Bose, who made the brilliant film about a girl with cerebral palsy, Margarita with a Straw, here focuses on the love story of Aisha’s parents an...2019-10-0904 min