PRLA Summer 2019

18  • PENNSYLVANIA RESTAURANT & LODGING matters • Summer 2019 ABOUT ALDEN MILLS Against the odds, Alden conquered childhood asthma then accomplished extraordinary things: He became a nationally- ranked rower, a 3-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, then founder/ CEO of one of the nation’s fastest- growing companies. He brings his remarkable lessons learned and true-life stories to audiences everywhere—to inspire and equip them to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Alden earned his MBA at Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School. @AldenMills We need strong teams to solve the challenges of the world, now more than ever. The strength of a company, a community, and even a country depends on great teamwork from unstoppable teams tackling transformative objectives that require the best from everyone. • This article was originally published on Alden Mill’s blog: https://alden-mills.com/2019/06/the-five- leadership-actions-to-achieve-results Appreciate Show enthusiasm and gratitude for both individual efforts and team progress. Like the other components of the A in the CARE loop, showing your appreciation isn’t so much a distinct phase as it is a consistent action. Think of the actions of appreciation and assurance as swim buddies—they go hand in hand.