In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show, Jay speaks with Dr. Jeff Standridge about leadership, innovation, and coaching. Jeff shares insights from his journey from a small Arkansas town to becoming a global consultant and coach, including personalized coaching strategies designed around the unique needs of each client.

The conversation introduces the GROWER model, a refined version of the traditional coaching framework Jeff uses to help clients set goals, evaluate current situations, and develop actionable plans while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

The episode also explores the challenges of driving innovation within organizations, particularly in food service and hospitality, where resistance to change can be significant. Jeff emphasizes the role of innovation in supporting long-term success.