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En el episodio de hoy de VG Daily, Andre Dos Santos y Valentina Orduz analizan a fondo los reportes financieros de Kroger, CarMax y Darden Restaurants. Comienzan con Kroger, que mostró resultados sólidos en su primer trimestre, impulsados por farmacia, comercio electrónico y productos frescos. Luego, pasan a CarMax, que reportó un aumento impresionante en ganancias y ventas de autos usados, destacando un récord en margen bruto por unidad y una fuerte recompra de acciones. Concluyen con Darden Restaurants, que presentó un crecimiento mixto pero positivo en ventas y ganancias, con Olive Garden liderando el desempeño, y mantiene una guía optimista para el año fiscal 2026.Posteriormente, discuten la posible guerra de ofertas por la adquisición de GMS, una empresa distribuidora de materiales de construcción, donde Home Depot y QXO están compitiendo por quedarse con esta compañía clave del sector. Finalmente, cierran el episodio con una actualización sobre el conflicto entre Israel e Irán, destacando que la Casa Blanca anunció que tomará una decisión sobre una posible acción militar en las próximas dos semanas, mientras la diplomacia sigue su curso.

Olive Garden and its parent company Darden Restaurants reported higher-than-expected quarterly sales, with Olive Garden's same-store sales rising nearly seven percent and LongHorn Steakhouse showing similar growth. Darden attributed this performance to keeping price increases below inflation, attracting budget-conscious consumers. Industry data showed overall declines in quick-service restaurant traffic and increased at-home dining, with consumers planning to spend less at restaurants. Darden forecasted continued sales growth for the next fiscal year and noted that a partnership with Uber Direct contributed to Olive Garden's sales.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Likefolio's Landon Swan covers consumer sentiment data on Darden Restaurants (DRI). He gives his expectations for its earnings on Friday morning and compares it to peers. He notes monthly active users on its app are up over 20% year-over-year as a positive sign, with particular strength in Olive Garden.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tim Murphy is the CEO of APX Operating Company LLC, dba Boomers Parks, owned by Cerberus Private Equity ($60B AUM). Boomers Parks operates six family entertainment centers and two water parks in California, Florida, and New Jersey. Since becoming CEO in 2020, Tim led Boomers Parks from bankruptcy to profitability within a year, amidst a global pandemic. Initially operating at a $10 million loss, he revamped the customer experience and introduced new revenue streams, resulting in a 180% revenue increase in 2021 and continued growth through today. Tim began his 35+ year career at Walt Disney World and has worked with over 150 entertainment, restaurant, and food & beverage brands at more than 10,000 locations in senior roles. He is also a Board Director at Coney Park & Happy City, part of The Carlyle Group ($426B AUM), which operates 100+ family entertainment centers in Latin America. Tim's expertise includes top brands like Disney, Darden Restaurants, Jimmy John's, Applebee's, and Sonny's. He has managed over 35 transactions involving 1,200+ locations, negotiating deals from $11 million to $350 million+. He is a member of IAAPA, CAPA, FAA, AAMA, NRA, CRA, WWA, ICSC, and IFA, and is a licensed commercial real estate broker in Florida. Tim holds a BS/BA in Accounting from the University of Central Florida and an MBA in Finance from Orlando College. Connect with Tim at Tim@BoomersParks.com and on LinkedIn at TimMurphyCEO.  

Money is the major milestone for how OpenAI and Microsoft are thinking about the holy grail of artificial intelligence – AGI. (00:45) Asit Sharma and Bill Mann discuss: - Microsoft and OpenAI's odd definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and Meta's push into AI Influencers for Instagram. - One of the tastier parts of President Jimmy Carter's legacy, and the potential ripple effects of surgeon general's warning about alcohol consumption. - A few words of caution for fintech and investing in the U.S. in 2025. (19:03) New year, new gameplan? Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner walks Motley Fool members through his 2025 Investing Playbook, what his favorite indicator is saying about the state of the market right now, and how he feels about Bitcoin as it hovers around $100k. TMF Premium members can get the full December Stock Advisor Roundtable episode Here on Fool.com: https://www.fool.com/premium/4056/coverage/2024/12/20/your-2025-investing-playbook Here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6phJxPB7VaGx5dOCMkeKNO?si=ab749bf726b4479c You can become a member of Stock Advisor at Fool.com/signup (34:11) Asit and Bill break down two stocks on their radar: Darden Restaurants and IMAX. Stocks discussed: MSFT, META, SAM, DRI, IMAX, Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Bill Mann, Tom Gardner, Loren Horst Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Austin Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway's bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway's bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWelcome to this week's Safe Dividend Investing's podcast. For greater accuracy,  you may want to go to the printed transcript provided with this podcast for the list of 5 outstanding US stocks and 5 outstanding Canadian stocks identified this week. It is interesting to see how scoring these 10 stocks revealed their hidden strengths and weaknesses that were not initially evident.The first 190 Safe Dividend Investing podcasts answered questions from listeners and readers of my publications. Not wanting to repeat the same material that had already been covered, the weekly podcasts now deal with identifying interesting stocks whose growth in the last week may make them worth considering as possible portfolio acquisitions.Visit www.informus.ca for information on my six investment guide books and stock scoring software.IANimacd@informus.caIan Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about markets trying to rebound from Wednesday's Fed-fueled sell-off. Hear why Cramerbelieves Fed Chair Powell "got it wrong." Micron shares tumbled on weaker guidance, which overshadowed a Q1 earnings beat. President-elect Trump told NBC News he's in favor of abolishing the debt ceiling.  The anchors discussed Elon Musk's role in the scuttling of a bipartisan spending deal aimed at avoiding a government shutdown.Food for thought: Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants surges on earnings, frozen french fry maker Lamb Weston plunges after replacing its CEO and slashing guidance. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Wall Street is making a cautious recovery after experiencing one of the year’s steepest declines. The Dow Jones Index broke a 10-day losing streak, its longest since 1974, while the 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since May, reflecting ongoing strength in the US economy. In corporate news, Micron Technology faced its worst trading day since 2020 following disappointing guidance, while Darden Restaurants enjoyed its best performance since November 2020. Meanwhile, in Europe, the Bank of England held rates steady as policymakers debated whether to implement cuts. Oil prices declined, weighed down by a pessimistic economic outlook. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are predicted to slide as the traditional "Santa rally" shows signs of fading. Adding to the pressures, the Aussie dollar hit a two-year low. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we highlight the achievements of the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys (LIWOCA). Reed Smith partner Kendra Perkins Norwood is joined by LIWOCA's founder, Marian Cover Dockery, J.D., and vice president, Philippa Ellis, J.D., to discuss their efforts to support women of color in overcoming barriers within the legal profession. Marian shares insights into the challenges faced by women of color attorneys and the transformative impact LIWOCA has had over its 20-year history. From offering scholarships and hosting national conferences to fostering mentorship and professional growth, LIWOCA remains a beacon of empowerment and continues to drive change in the legal community. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions, and challenges, past and present, all with a goal of bringing people together and learning more about others. You might be surprised by what we all have in common, inclusivity included.  Kendra: Hello, I am Kendra Perkins Norwood, a government contracts partner at Reed Smith LLP based in Washington, D.C., and I am elated to welcome you to this very special episode of the Inclusivity Included podcast. So this is a special series of Inclusivity Included, and it's dedicated to an organization that is very near and dear to my heart called the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys, otherwise known as LIWOCA. So Reed Smith was very gracious in agreeing to host and sponsor this LIWOCA series of Inclusivity Included. And as a Reed Smith partner and a member of the LIWOCA Board of Trustees, I could not be more proud to be a part of bringing this podcast to life. So thank you very much to Reed Smith for their generous support. Now, many of you may be wondering exactly what is LIWOCA. So it is an organization whose mission is to help women of color attorneys in law firms and corporate legal departments, develop skills to become leaders in the legal profession. LIWOCA is also dedicated to assisting law firms and corporations with retaining and promoting women of color attorneys. And last but not least, the organization is dedicated to fueling the pipeline of women of color attorneys through law school scholarships. Today, for our inaugural episode, we are so fortunate to have as our guests LIWOCA's founder, Marian Cover Dockery, as well as a longtime LIWOCA member, Philippa Ellis. So I would like to welcome you both to the podcast. We're so excited to have you here, and I will just turn the mic over to you for you two to get started.  Philippa: Thank you, Kendra. It is quite an honor to have this time with you, Marian, as CEO of Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys. And I am excited to talk to you about your role with starting Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys. I'll call it LIWOCA. You know, LIWOCA has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to deserving law students, hosted 20 national networking conferences for women of color attorneys from across the nation. And the organization has provided a platform for not only professional networking, but also professional development and mentorship connections. So as we're approaching a big number, 20th anniversary, coming up on the April 23rd through 24th conference in 2025, Marian, take us back to the moment in time when you initially had the idea to launch LIWOCA.  Marian: Thank you. And I just want to say before I launch into that, I want to thank Reed Smith on behalf of LIWOCA for underwriting this and Kendra Norwood, partner at Reed Smith, and Rachel Patterson of ORC who facilitated this podcast. Let me go back to the American Bar Association conference in Chicago, which was 20 years ago, the Commission on Women in the Profession were holding a session, and the session focused on a report, a riveting report called Visible Invisibility. That report chronicled the and detailed the sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, racial discrimination, and disrespect that women of color all across the nation were experiencing in law firms. So after that report was read, a colleague of mine, Julia Doolin, and I went back to Atlanta and decided that we could do something about this. So my idea was to have an annual conference, bringing all of these talented women into one space and giving them support through sessions, panel discussions, also just keynote speakers who could impart their knowledge and advice regarding becoming successful in law firms. We had to figure out, first of all, how we were going to put this on because we had to have money. So luckily, I had two contacts who were CEOs. One who I'd worked with on the Pace Academy board, the CEO of Rooms to Go, and another who was the CEO of Darden Restaurants, who I'd met through one of my good friends. He was her brother-in-law. And I just sent both of them emails and told them what trying to do. And both sent big checks. And after that, we were on our way because posting those two companies as sponsors. All the Atlanta firms and other firms and companies followed. To put the program together, I just called friends and associates and really calls her friends and associates to work or serve on panels and to serve as keynote speakers. We had two keynote speakers that year. Chief Justice Leah Sears, who was the first African American to serve on the Georgia Supreme Court, and the youngest woman ever to serve on a state Supreme Court, and Judge Glenda Hatchett, the TV personality who was the former juvenile court judge. And we had a Fulton County. And we just had two great speakers. Glenda auctioned off one of her shoes, which launched an auction that we have an auction even today. But it's not her shoe. It's a quilt. We auction off quilts every year that O.V. Brantley, the former Fulton County attorney and DeKalb County attorney, donates to us every year. And that's how we got started. And we did that for two years, we were the Leadership Academy, and then we reincorporated as the Leadership Institute with a planning committee because it was too much work for a couple of people. And so here we are today.  Philippa: And 20 years later, Marian, you know, thinking about what you mentioned about Justice Sears being a first, you yourself have, you know, a checklist of firsts. You were the first woman and first diverse attorney in the legal department at FedEx. You were also the first African-American woman to serve in an executive management position at BP Oil. And those are just a couple of roles you held during your journey to serving as CEO of LIWOCA and at the same time you have an active labor and employment discrimination and wage and hour claims practice. You've practiced for 40 years and just looking at your trajectory and your journey in the legal profession, have you been able or do you feel you've been able to impart that type of support and meet your goals for the organization, as you mentioned, with a goal of supporting diverse women lawyers?  Marian: Absolutely. One of my goals for the annual conference was to bring experienced senior attorneys into a room with attorneys starting out who could impart their knowledge, their expertise, how to navigate racism and sexual harassment in the workplace without derailing your career. I've wanted more experienced attorneys to interface with the younger attorneys to give them informal mentoring. And we've done that. We've done that through just informally, but also we had some what we call speed mentoring sessions throughout the years. But more importantly, I don't think of it as a conference. I thought of it as an experience. It was so uplifting having all these wonderful, accomplished women in one room who were excited to see each other because so many of these women, as I was, are the only ones in their firm, maybe in their law firm, but maybe not in their section if they were in big law. Many women were unhappy with big law, and the study showed, Invisible Invisibility, showed that women of color were leaving the legal profession because they were so disillusioned and so disappointed and unhappy. But one of the goals was to present to them alternatives to working in big law. You could go to a smaller or mid-sized firm and be happier. You could go perhaps in-house or work in the government or work in nonprofits, but don't give up the practice of law because the social implications for that were just huge. And we put so many resources, money and time into going through law school and passing the bar and our hopes and dreams to give up the practice of law just because of bad experience at one firm was just something we didn't want people to consider.  Philippa: You know, Marian, you also, and just kind of thinking about all of the mentorship relationships that have been sparked from the LIWOCA conferences and all of the connections, you know, the legacy of LIWOCA is one of support. Sisterhood, professional sisterhood, and, you know, also the scholarships that have been provided to law students. Can you talk a little bit about how you decided to provide that support for law students, aspiring lawyers?  Marian: We decided to provide scholarships for lawless students, but that was only after we knew financially we could do so. We were a startup organization, and it was important for us to conserve our funds. So the idea for scholarships actually was Julia, who left the organization. And when we got to that point, I think it was maybe our third conference or maybe it was our second conference, we were able to offer some money. But running a business, you know, you want to have money in reserve. We were able to do that, but also what you were saying about the mentoring and support, the environment for leadership is one of support. It is one where people feel comfortable enough to walk up to you and say, at least many have just come up to me and ask a question, and they may have a problem. And I don't think all conferences create that atmosphere. I don't think all conferences create that environment where you feel that comfort level. So for me, I just felt so blessed to be able to meet women from all over the United States, women of color from all of the United States, who were successful, who were committed to their careers, and committed to reaching back and providing advice to younger attorneys who were starting their careers. Throughout sessions, I think we have been able to give support as well. It's important for our attorneys to take care of their physical health, their emotional health. I believe at that first conference, we had one young lady who was obviously suffering from depression. We need to learn how to manage our finances because many start with law firms making lots of money and they don't know how to manage it. And then if they get cut and they have to go to a job paying them less, they are faced with financial challenges. So that first conference, we had someone from one of the big financial firms give a presentation on that. And we have done that almost every year thereafter, how to invest in your retirement, how to have a rainy day fund, you know, live a little below your means. And once you get to the point where you have your savings and you can pay all your bills, we want you to start investing your money in addition to retirement for a rainy day.  Philippa: And those goals you've talked about have, you know, just as a conference attendee at that first conference, I remember learning so much that, you know, so many tools to place in my toolkit. And I know that others that I've heard over the years, how many other attendees say pretty much their cup is full when they attend a conference and they leave ready to tackle the profession, ready to tackle, you know, everything that all of the challenges that are placed before them, you know, in their in this legal profession. And just want to say to you, Marian, I agree with you that your goals have been met and just as someone who has attended every conference. And I'd like to hear from you on what you've had such wonderful conferences and I agree that they are truly an experience. So looking back, can you share some of the most memorable moments for you as the founder and CEO of LIWOCA, just reflecting over the past 20 years?  Marian: Oh, there's so many. One was the networking reception that LexisNexis sponsored. We had several of those receptions where we sat down at tables with our hors d'oeuvres and drinks and wrapped. Each person was asked to bring a book, age appropriate for a young woman, 10 to 14, 10 to 13 years old, and write a little note in the cover of the book. LexisNexis provided the gift wrap and the tape and the scissors. But while we were wrapping, and people wrapped more than one or two books, because LexisNexis also provided some extra books for people who may have forgotten to bring some. And while we were sitting there wrapping all those books, and we wrapped over 300 books that were donated to the Coretta Scott King Academy, and to Girls, Inc. But while we were wrapping those books, we also had conversations with attendees. We met attendees, we networked, and it was a true networking event. And it was fun. And we were at the same time doing something, you know, for charity. And then also, I remember some of our great speakers, the Honorable Vanessa Gilmore, who was the federal district judge at that time for the Southern District of Texas. She was so engaging and so funny, we couldn't get people out of the lunchroom. They continued asking questions. We were ringing the bell. I was trying to usher people out. And we were 30 minutes behind our next session. She was just that fantastic. Michele Coleman Mayes. She was the general counsel of Allstate. And she brought her mentee on the stage. And they engaged in a conversation. And she was really her sponsor. But that conversation was in a format that she created. It wasn't our idea, but it was a big hit because the attendees listening to that conversation were able to walk away with some ideas from that conversation. Also, Sandra Leung, who was the executive vice president and general counsel for Bristol Myers Squibb, she was just fantastic. I think everyone enjoyed her speech. She just gave so much good advice and talked about her career trajectory. And, of course, our first conference was actually my favorite conference because it was probably because it was the first and was like, oh, my God, it's a success, able to do this. It happened. Starting anything from scratch is hard work. And when you say, don't say you Marianne, but it was after, you know, that second year, it was a planning committee. And a lot of people, including you, contributed to making those conferences a success. There's no way year after year I could have done that by myself. Although I was conference president and conference chair for 10 years. And, you know, that is a heavy, that's a heavy burden to carry, but it was a labor of love. So those are some of the highlights of the conference and just mingling with people and meeting new people. I feel so fortunate to have met women of color attorneys from all over the country who I never would have met. And also a lot in Georgia. I never would have met you. Because we work in our silos unless we go to your reception or national conference and that's usually going to you're usually going to gravitate to those sessions in your specialty it's hard to meet new people so those are some of the the highlight for me.  Philippa: You know, LIWOCA has been so successful over these past 20 years. There's a steady flow of lawyers wanting to get involved with planning and those who attend. What else is there for Marian Cover Dockery to do? What do you envision as next steps for LIWOCA? What's on the horizon?  Marian: Well, one of the initiatives we've already started, and that's to have regional events. We had our first in Santa Monica this summer. Teresa Becerra, who's a partner at Spencer Fane, connected with me through one of our attendees, Rachel Patterson, who I guess she said, how can we do this? And I said, you tell me what you want me when you want to do it and I'll be there. And another attorney in Philadelphia, likewise, wants to have a networking reception or a reception actually to introduce LIWOCA to attorneys and partners who are unaware of the organization to help our organization grow. So in Santa Monica, there were eight to 10 attorneys, women of color. None of them had heard of LIWOCA. All of them were excited about it. All of them wanted to come next year and hopefully, you know, bring an associate from their firm. So I would like to see us grow, but I don't, you know, it's really not my decision. We have a board now. We have a planning committee. We were an executive committee. Personally, I don't want us to grow where we've got thousands of people if that were ever possible. I like the idea of having a manageable group of people because I think that the level of comfort for many of the attorneys who aren't real gregarious and outgoing to just approach someone and ask them for advice, I think it increases with a smaller, more comfortable number of attendees. I also would like to see us create a job board so that people know of job opportunities in the legal profession. I would also like a newsletter that would give the attendees an opportunity to submit articles that perhaps they have written or already published to help, you know, get the word out that, and also that's helpful for them if they are trying to develop business. So among our group of attendees, we have so many who are representing corporations like you, law firm, and someone may see an article and be impressed with it, and that might be an opportunity for the person who wrote the article for a future job opportunity. So those are some of the things I would like to see. This podcast is great. More marketing opportunities to get the word out about our organization. There's so much room for, you know, several of these types of organizations You cannot have too many And even though there are not a lot of women of color attorneys We are scattered all over the United States. And there is a critical mass that needs to be served. And just let me just say this, that you were talking about my past. My first job, legal job, was in a law firm where it was as a law clerk. And I was so disillusioned working in that job because one of the partners came on to me and I quit. And it was a small firm. It wasn't like it was a big firm and I could avoid this guy. And so when I heard that report, I understood how many of those women felt who left their law practice. Of course, I was just clerking in a law firm a second year, so that's not the same as having a permanent job where you're depending on that salary. But just think about, I mean, you know, I thought about that. I said, how horrible, all your hopes and dreams and your excitement and enthusiasm, you're going to practice law, you pass the bar, you're entering this firm, and you're faced with all these obstacles. So I think back 40-plus years when that happened, when I was in law school, and to think that it's still going on now is very disconcerting. But I believe that women are smarter now. They can be given tools and advice as to how to circumvent that. And, of course, we have sexual harassment laws. And, you know, most lawyers aren't going to sue a firm, but they have options. They have options to work in other places that are more friendly for women and that are really focused on promoting and elevating women.  Philippa: Definitely, the LIWOCA does serve as a place where women of lawyers can convene and share their journey, you know, obstacles, share their successes, you know, meet, find mentors and become mentors. I mean, you have just really filled an unmet need and so glad you attended that American Bar Association meeting where you learned of the Visible Invisibility Study. And, you know, as we close, you know, what would be your message to any woman of color or any supporter or ally who is contemplating getting involved with LIWOCA or attending a conference? What would be your message to them or what guidance would you provide?  Marian: Well, I would tell them to go to our website, leadingwomanofcolor.org, and register for our next conference and tell their friends about it. I would also say if you've already attended a conference and you'd like to get involved, email our administrator at info@leadingwomanofcolor.org. Sue Ann Daniel will put you in touch with whoever is the president at that time. This year, our president is Gillian Crowl. So, you know, there's always room for help. And if you don't have time to work on a planning committee as a member, because it is a lot of work, we don't want to sugarcoat it. It's a lot of work. You can't practice law and then be involved in 10 other things and then this. Be smart about how you want to contribute. You can contribute to LIWOCA, as I said, by donating, sending an article to us, and, you know, we'll put it in a newsletter or sending your job openings, and we'll put it on a job board. That is the advice I would give to anyone who's interested. And then when they come to the conference, I would seek out a planning committee member and ask them what was involved. But don't get involved just to put it on your resume. You have to be committed because it is a time commitment. It's work. It's work. And let me just add this. It's a lot less work now that we have an administrator because we didn't always have an administrator. And our administrator is fantastic because she's also technologically adapted to doing everything. She has skills that we appreciate. And she is organized and she's worked on these conferences enough to know what has to be done.  Philippa: Well, Marian, as we close, I would like to repeat that email is info@leadingwomenofcolor.org. Marian Cover Dockery, founder and CEO of LIWOCA, thank you so much for your commitment to improving the profession, for helping others, for providing encouragement, support, financial support even for the law school scholars. Thank you for your legacy of excellence. Just thank you.  Marian: Well, thank you, Philippa, and thank you for all that you have done over the years to help make the organization a success as our vice chair.  Kendra: Wow, what a fantastic first episode of our podcast, and how amazing has it been to hear from both of you about all these wonderful memories of such a tremendous organization and one that I'm very, very proud to be affiliated with. So thank you both for your time, for all your efforts over the years, and we look forward to seeing another set of special guests on the very next episode of Inclusivity Included, the LIWOCA edition. Thanks so much.  Outro: Inclusivity Included is a Reed Smith production. Our producers are Ali McCardell and Shannon Ryan. You can find our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, reedsmith.com, and our social media accounts.  Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational purposes. 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Dr. Randy Ross is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture and bestselling author of multiple books, including his latest book entitled, Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope. Working with brands like Delta Airlines, Darden Restaurants, GE Appliances, McDonald's, Panasonic, Cox Communications, Compass Group, Chick-fil-A, Berkshire Hathaway and the Intercontinental Hotel Group, he has inspired and enabled countless people to find new passion and purpose in their work, work better together in teams and have greater influence and impact. When people like what they do, they do it better. When people like those they do it with, they work better together. When they like the impact they're having, they find meaning and fulfillment in what they do. Dr. Ross helps them find their personal passion, while building healthier relationships and pursuing a purpose beyond self. As the CEO of Remarkable and a former Chief People Officer, Dr. Randy Ross utilizes his experience to engage audiences worldwide with his keen insight and contagious humor. He is a messenger of practical wisdom and needed hope, untangling the biggest challenges facing today's business leader, tomorrow's workforce and the future marketplace. He lives with his wife, LuAnne, and four children in Atlanta, Georgia. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Dr. Randy Ross: Website: DrRandyRoss.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRandyRoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_randyross/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrandyross/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1651578466 *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Eating in is in and eating out is out. That's the message that inflation-squeezed consumers have been sending to fast-food companies and other restaurants. Meanwhile, food producers are benefiting from more palatable prices in grocery store aisles. Inflation has been easing broadly for more than a year now, and it's been cooling faster for grocery items since the middle of the year. The current trend marks a reversal from previous years when grocery inflation outpaced restaurants as food producers raised prices, often fattening their profit margins. The shift has been weighing on McDonald's, Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants, and similar chains. "You are seeing consumers being much more discretionary as they treat restaurants," said McDonald's CEO Christopher J. Kempczinski, in a call with analysts following the earnings report. "You're seeing that the consumer is eating at home more often. You're seeing more deal-seeking from the consumer." Both Darden and McDonald's are offering more bargains to entice cautious consumers. Olive Garden has brought back its "Never-Ending Pasta Bowl," while McDonald's introduced its $5 value meal deal. Consumers have been focusing more on groceries and eating at home, and that's driving sales volumes for companies like General Mills, which makes Cheerios cereal, Progresso soups and Haagen-Dazs ice cream. "We did anticipate that might be the case as we see consumers taking value," said General Mills CEO Jeffrey L. Harmening in a call with analysts. "Consumers are still economically stressed, so that played out the way we thought." General Mills and other food producers had raised prices to offset rising inflation, resulting in profit margin boosts for many of them. Now they are among food producers trimming some prices to ease the squeeze on consumers. Grocery stores have also reaped more of the benefits from consumers dining at home. Kroger reported a 1.2% rise in sales at stores open at least a year during its most recent quarter. "We are cautiously optimistic about our sales outlook for the second half of the year and expect customers to continue prioritizing food and essentials," said Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon debuts a new AI-driven tool that transforms product images into video ads, making it easier for small and mid-sized retailers to create engaging marketing materials quickly and effectively.Walmart is starting its holiday season promotions earlier than last year, offering a full Thanksgiving meal for less than $7 per person, highlighting its focus on affordability during a time of economic uncertainty.Darden Restaurants partners with Uber Direct to pilot a new delivery service for Olive Garden, aiming to improve customer experience and enhance delivery options across its U.S. locations.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo nos da una actualización de mercado donde habla de la situación del Mercado, la junta de la Reserva Federal y los números de consumo. Nos da los reportes de ingresos de General Mills, Darden Restaurants y Endava. Después habla de la prohibición de los nuevos problemas de Boeing, el cambio de estrategia de Amazon y las nuevas cuentas de Instagram para menores. Finalmente nos habla del nuevo proyecto de crypto de Donald Trump. ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate oder regelmäßig per Sparplan. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. https://bit.ly/oaws-whatsapp Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. https://bit.ly/oaws-nl Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. https://amzn.to/3Mq9zXz Die Amis feiern Zinsen. Die Deutschen feiern Übernahmen - bei Vonovia und Axel Springer. Ansonsten will Intel Mobileye behalten, Darden Restaurants will sich jetzt doch auf Uber einlassen und der indische Aktienmarkt ist groß & teuer. Stahl-Legenden wie Thyssenkrupp und U.S. Steel haben seit Jahren Probleme. Nucor (WKN: 851918) hat stattdessen Minimills, Schrott und eine nukleare Vergangenheit. Das Ergebnis: Krasses Wachstum. LVMH (WKN: 853292) leidet. Denn Luxus ist nicht Luxus und dem Luxus von Bernard Arnault geht's grad nicht so gut. Aber: Die Rendite stimmt. Diesen Podcast vom 20.09.2024, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

Plus: Nvidia and Tesla are among the day's tech winners. Bitcoin rallies above $63,000. Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants leads the S&P 500 higher after striking a delivery deal with Uber. J.R. Whalen reports. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the HR Like a Boss podcast, host John Bernatovicz speaks with Dr. Randy Ross, an expert in human resources and leadership. Dr. Ross shares his journey from the non-profit sector to corporate leadership, emphasizing the importance of purpose in both personal and organizational contexts. He discusses the concept of axiology, which focuses on value creation and the impact of organizational culture on employee engagement. Dr. Ross also highlights key principles from his book 'Remarkable,' advocating for a purpose-driven approach to business that prioritizes people and relationships over profit. ABOUT RANDY ROSS Dr. Randy Ross is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture and bestselling author of multiple books, including his latest book entitled, Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope. Working with brands like Delta Airlines, Darden Restaurants, GE Appliances, McDonald's, Panasonic, Cox Communications, Compass Group, Chick-fil-A, Berkshire Hathaway and the Intercontinental Hotel Group, he has inspired and enabled countless people to find new passion and purpose in their work, work better together in teams and have greater influence and impact. When people like what they do, they do it better. When people like those they do it with, they work better together. When they like the impact they're having, they find meaning and fulfillment in what they do. Dr. Ross helps them find their personal passion, while building healthier relationships and pursuing a purpose beyond self. As the CEO of Remarkable and a former Chief People Officer, Dr. Randy Ross utilizes his experience to engage audiences

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong detail how the markets are responding to the Fed's rate cuts. Matt Gagnon, CEO - Maine Policy Institute, joins the show to discuss if we are taking a too-early victory lap on inflation. Boeing furloughs white-collar workers as strike crunch worsens. Tech jobs are drying up and aren't coming back anytime soon. Darden Restaurants earnings disappoint as Olive Garden, fine dining sales struggle.

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jessica Ettinger.

Hoy analizamos el motivo de la bajada de la Fed y hablamos de otras compañías como Darden Restaurants, Fedex y Lennar. Con Candela Casanueva, gestora de fondos de Renta 4 gestora.

Tim Murphy is the CEO of APX Operating Company LLC, dba Boomers Parks, owned by Cerberus private equity ($60B AUM). Boomers Parks operates six family entertainment centers and two water parks in California, Florida, and New Jersey. Since becoming CEO in 2020, Tim led Boomers Parks from bankruptcy to profitability within a year, amidst a global pandemic. Initially operating at a $10 million loss, he revamped the customer experience and introduced new revenue streams, resulting in a 180% revenue increase in 2021 and continued growth through today. Tim began his 35+ year career at Walt Disney World and has worked with over 150 entertainment, restaurant, and food & beverage brands at more than 10,000 locations in senior roles. He is also a Board Director at Coney Park & Happy City, part of The Carlyle Group ($426B AUM), which operates 100+ family entertainment centers in Latin America. Tim's expertise includes top brands like Disney, Darden Restaurants, Jimmy John's, Applebee's, and Sonny's. He has managed over 35 transactions involving 1,200+ locations, negotiating deals from $11 million to $350 million+. He is a member of IAAPA, CAPA, FAA, AAMA, NRA, CRA, WWA, ICSC, and IFA, and is a licensed commercial real estate broker in Florida. Tim holds a BS/BA in Accounting from the University of Central Florida and an MBA in Finance from Orlando College. Connect with Tim at Tim@BoomersParks.com and on LinkedIn at TimMurphyCEO.

In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we explore the remarkable career of Denise Laussade, a distinguished leader in university treasury operations with roles at both Purdue University and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).  Join host Tyler Traudt as he uncovers the deep-seated love for dance and music that has been a guiding force in Denise's life. These artistic passions have seamlessly intertwined with her career in finance, providing a unique perspective. Denise's professional journey spans different industries, from futures trading in oil, gold, and silver at Texaco to handling a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the retail and manufacturing sectors. During her 13 years at Purdue University, Denise served as Director of Treasury Operations, where she oversaw cash management, investment partnerships, and debt issuance. Her tenure there deepened her expertise in municipal debt and compliance, while she played a vital role in maintaining the University's financial health by freezing tuition rates and optimizing financial strategies. Denise's journey then led her to VCU, where she embraced the role of Treasurer. She shares insights into the unique challenges of managing finances in a smaller, more constrained environment, including the innovative establishment of a quasi-endowment to strengthen VCU's financial stability. Throughout the episode, Denise highlights the importance of innovation, imagination, and adaptability in the world of finance.   Featured Guest Denise Laussade is a finance professional with a distinguished career in higher education treasury operations. Her most recent role was as Treasurer at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she was responsible for managing debt, investments, cash, and collections for a university serving over 30,000 students. Her tenure at VCU was marked by her strategic approach to financial management, which included the innovative use of quasi-endowments to bolster VCU's financial stability. Prior to VCU, Denise spent nearly 15 years at Purdue University, where she served as the Senior Director of Treasury Operations. At Purdue, she oversaw a broad spectrum of treasury functions, including daily cash management, banking relationships, and credit card services. In addition to her roles in higher education, Denise has held leadership positions at Darden Restaurants and Dan River Inc., where she honed her skills in corporate finance and strategic planning. Her diverse background and commitment to continuous improvement have made her a respected leader and mentor in the finance community.   Episode Resources: Debt Service Calculator for Tax-Exempt Bonds Strategies for Financing New Municipal Capital Projects Bank Fee Management: Challenges & Insights for Treasury Teams  

This week, Darden Restaurants announced they were buying Chuys. As the parent company of Olive Garden and Longhorn's Steakhouse, Darden wants to expand their restaurant portfolio to include Tex-Mex titan Chuys. We break down what this means for the brand, and the challenges business owners face when they decide to scale their businesses.    This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.   If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.   Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – The Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average leveraged Fund. The market's YTD returns.   Amazon Prime event spurs record online retail sales. Darden Restaurants acquires Chuy's.  Ferrari's rewards program for reporting counterfeits.   The election's effect on the stock markets. Ford converting EV factory to gas powered trucks.

In this episode, we discuss Danielle DiMartino Booth's bold prediction that the recession will be backdated to October 2023. We delve into the implications of being nine months into what she predicts to be an eleven-month recession, the recent global interest rate cuts, and the dynamics of the current housing market. We also examine recent economic indicators like mortgage applications, unemployment rates, and consumer behavior, particularly in the context of potential deflationary trends in car sales. Join us as we unpack these complex topics and their potential impact on the economy. [00:00] - Introduction and Danielle DiMartino Booth's recession prediction. [00:48] - The significance of being nine months into a predicted eleven-month recession. [02:07] - Global interest rate cuts: Switzerland, ECB, Sweden, and potential Fed actions. [03:55] - Earnings reports: Darden Restaurants' revenue miss and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse acquisition. [05:13] - Weekly unemployment claims and their implications for the economy. [06:10] - Car prices and the potential for a deflationary spiral in consumer behavior. [07:13] - Mortgage application trends and their significance for the housing market. [08:44] - Homebuilder confidence and housing starts data. [11:21] - Consumer spending and household net worth analysis. [13:33] - The importance of addressing supply issues in the housing market. Danielle DiMartino Booth: Fed Up Great Mortgage Broker: GreatMortgageBroker.com for pre-approvals and mortgage advice. Join the School Community for live sessions: School Community. Thank you for tuning in to this episode. If you found our discussion insightful, please rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Stay connected for more in-depth analyses and expert advice on navigating these challenging economic times.

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro nos dan una actualización de mercado donde hablan del estatus del mercado, los pronósticos de los analistas, los números de consumo y manufactura y la inversión internacional. Nos dan los reportes de ingresos de Lennar, KB Home, Accenture, Kroger y Darden Restaurants. Después hablan de la bancarrota de Fisker, de una oferta inicial de Inteligencia Artificial y de la advertencia en las Redes Sociales. Finalmente nos dan el análisis de crypto donde hablan de la reciente compra de MicroStrategy y de la conferencia de Coinbase. ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. We begin this morning in Sydney, where Guzman y Gomez has gone public, marking the most successful public listing in Australia in three years. In the US, Nvidia's shares took a hit despite its impressive market cap, while Elon Musk's xAI has been buying parts from Super Micro and Dell. We also discuss the performance of Darden Restaurants, Kroger, Winnebago, and Boeing. Locally, we examine the latest moves by Paragon REIT, Mapletree Investments, Keppel REIT, and Frasers Hospitality. Tune in for a comprehensive market overview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noticias Económicas y Financieras El S&P 500 registró otro récord el martes (que fue el día de negociación más reciente, ya que los mercados estuvieron cerrados el miércoles por el feriado del 16 de junio). El índice amplio del mercado sumó un 0.25%, mientras que el Nasdaq Composite también alcanzó otro nuevo máximo, subiendo poco a poco un 0.03%. El promedio industrial Dow Jones, mientras tanto, subió 56.76 puntos, o un 0.15%. NVIDIA $NVDA fue la estrella del espectáculo una vez más el martes, subiendo un 3.5%. De cara al futuro, los inversores estarán atentos a las cifras iniciales de solicitudes de desempleo y a los datos de construcción de viviendas el jueves por la mañana. Hay un nuevo rey del mercado de valores. Nvidia se convirtió el martes en la empresa pública más valiosa del mundo cuando su capital de mercado superó al de Microsoft. Las acciones del fabricante de chips subieron un 3.5% en el día, lo que le dio a la compañía una capitalización de mercado de $3.34T y la empujó por encima de los $3.32T de Microsoft. Nvidia, a quien se le atribuye el mérito de ser el motor detrás de la explosión de la IA, ha tenido un ascenso meteórico hasta la cima del mercado de valores. Sus acciones han subido más del 170% en lo que va de 2024. Un panel del Senado interrogó a Boeing. El director ejecutivo Dave Calhoun fue interrogado el martes sobre las fallas de seguridad y calidad de la compañía, las acusaciones de recortes por parte de los denunciantes y el propio paquete salarial de Calhoun. La reputación del fabricante de aviones se ha visto empañada desde la explosión del panel de una puerta en el aire en un vuelo de Alaska Airlines en enero. El subcomité del Senado también publicó el nuevo testimonio de un investigador de control de calidad que dijo que la compañía perdió la pista de las piezas que estaban dañadas o que no cumplían con las especificaciones. Calhoun, quien ha dicho que dimitirá a finales de año, testificó que la empresa ha escuchado preocupaciones sobre su cultura “altas y claras” y que está “tomando medidas y progresando”. La empresa matriz de Olive Garden, Darden Restaurants, informó el jueves ganancias que superaron las expectativas de los analistas, pero los ingresos quedaron ligeramente por debajo de las previsiones. Los restaurantes de alta cocina de la compañía tuvieron más dificultades de lo que esperaban los analistas. Las ventas netas de Darden para el cuarto trimestre fiscal aumentaron un 6.8 % a $2.96B, impulsadas por la adquisición por parte de la compañía de Ruth's Chris Steak House y otras 37 nuevas ubicaciones netas. Las acciones de la cadena de restaurantes subieron más del 1% en las operaciones previas a la comercialización. El cofundador de OpenAI, Ilya Sutskever, está lanzando una nueva empresa de inteligencia artificial. Llamará a su nueva empresa Superinteligencia Segura, o SSI, y dijo en una publicación en X que continuaría enfocándose en la seguridad. Sutskever fue anteriormente el científico jefe de OpenAI. Fue uno de varios miembros de la junta que se enfrentaron con el director ejecutivo de OpenAI, Sam Altman, por el manejo de la seguridad de la IA por parte de la compañía y parte del grupo que había intentado sin éxito expulsar a Altman de su puesto.

Rafael Damborenea, profesor de finanzas en Eude Bussines School, analiza el mercado de Wall Street con especial atención en los resultados de Kroger y de Darden Restaurants.

Ximena de Obaldía, una experta que vive y respira el día a día la industria de los restaurantes, trabajó para dos grandes cadenas de restaurantes en Estados Unidos; Chili's y Darden Restaurants,  además de crecer El Trapiche, su negocio familiar que opera desde 1983, se dedica a apoyar a aquellos restaurantes que entienden lo importante que es buscar orientación y recibir todo el apoyo necesario para que sus negocios sean todo un éxito, desde automatizaciones hasta delegar procesos y entrenar personal.  Xime es experta en delegar a gran escala, siempre cuidando la calidad y estableciendo procesos para que sea más eficiente.  ¡Lo vas a disfrutar mucho!    Podcast minuto a minuto:  Contratar y entrenar a nuestro equipo 1:40 ¿Quién es Ximena de Obaldia? 2:20 ¿Cómo empiezas con personas que inician de cero?  4:49 Saber sobrellevar a las personas 5:50 Momentos de carga intensa 8:00 ¿Cómo organizas tu día a día? 9:55 Periodo de entrenamiento 13:00 ¿Haces algún entrenamiento a la persona que ayuda en casa? 16:29 ¿Cómo contratar a personas? 19:48 Qué puntos considerar al abrir un restaurante 21:39 Consultoría a restaurantes 25:10 Tener un fondo de emergencias 29:39   Crear un NEWSLETTER es mi forma favorita de acercarte a las personas que realmente están interesadas en tu contenido sin depender del algoritmo. Obtén tus primeros 1,000 suscriptores gratuitos a través de este link.  ¿Quieres que hablemos más? Encuéntrame en Instagram como @paolaelizaga, ahí comparto más sobre mi vida personal, o en la cuenta de Negocios Entre Pañales @negociosentrepanales, donde comparto muchos tips. ¿Estás buscando una tribu con otras mujeres emprendedoras en búsqueda de crecimiento y balance? Ingresa HOY mismo a La Comunidad NEP, un espacio para todas las mujeres que soñamos con tener negocios exitosos a la par de mucho tiempo en familia: http://www.lacomunidadnep.com y aprovecha el cupón PODCAST24 para recibir 20% de descuento en la suscripción mensual.

Texas Roadhouse has been on a roll for the past several years now, churning out record sales and average unit volumes and managing astonishingly high demand as it enters its 12th consecutive year of traffic gains.Such momentum hasn't necessarily been the case for many of its casual dining peers in a challenging post-pandemic environment. Many have experienced declining traffic patterns and, in some cases, unit count retrenchment. This divergence pushed Texas Roadhouse past one of its biggest segment competitors in 2023, as the Louisville, Ky.-based chain generated higher sales than Applebee's for the first time, according to new data from Technomic Ignite.Texas Roadhouse also snuck up on casual dining leader Olive Garden, though it's worth mentioning that Olive Garden's 2023 was certainly remarkable in its own right. The Darden Restaurants' brand finished 2023 with $5.11 billion in sales, an 8.8% increase over 2022's $4.69 billion.

  Are you ready for a conversation on race, power, and Harvard in this Conversation on Race. Why are Black women leaders at Harvard and other institutions being targeted? Simma The Inclusionist, and Deborah Ashton dive deep into the controversial world of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Harvard, shedding light on the power struggles and systemic racism that still plague our society. Find out what is real, and what is witch-hunting in this scandalous attack on Black female leaders. Discover the shocking truth behind the attacks on DEI initiatives at Harvard, orchestrated by fear-driven individuals like Christopher Rufo. Uncover the hidden agendas and deliberate efforts to dismantle progress in racial equality, as revealed by Deborah Ashton, co-chair of the DEI committee of Harvard Black Alumni. Hear Deborah Ashton's story of living in the projects of Chicago, while attending Harvard, and being told to prove she belonged at academic events. Explore the dark underbelly of systemic racism, where power and privilege dictate who belongs and who doesn't. From the struggles of Black women at Harvard to the global impact of racial stereotypes, this episode will challenge your perceptions and ignite a fire for change. Join the conversation as Simma and Deborah unravel the complexities of race, power, and fear at one of the world's most prestigious institutions. Tune in now to Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People, for an electrifying discussion that will challenge your beliefs and inspire you to take action. Let's break down barriers, shatter stereotypes, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. Listen now and be part of the change!   Time Stamps: [00:03:22] The importance of discussing race. [00:06:43] Overcoming adversity and education. [00:09:03] Understanding poverty in the US. [00:14:48] Assumptions based on appearance. [00:19:21] Perpetuation of welfare stereotypes. [00:23:55] Harvard and racism at play. [00:27:24] DEI and hiring practices. [00:32:02] Systemic racism against Chinese people. [00:36:05] White entitlement in education. [00:41:40] The power of propaganda. [00:44:21] Diversity and inclusion impact on sales. [00:47:48] White power movement for change. [00:53:27] Race conversation advice. [00:59:02] Impactful theater experiences. [01:03:41] Personal experiences on race.   Dr. Deborah Ashton is a licensed psychologist, has 30+ years of cross-industry experience. Dr. Ashton is a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist. She received her doctorate from Harvard University and studied with Dr. Chester ‘Chet' Pierce, who coined the term “microaggression”. She headed diversity and inclusion for Medtronic, Darden Restaurants, Harley-Davidson, Novant Health and Argonne National Laboratory. She is the former Chief of Test Development and Validation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dr. Ashton specializes in organizational psychology and developing an inclusive workplace. She provides guidance and coaching on how to mitigate unconscious bias in the workplace and in talent management. She has published in the Harvard Business Review, Diversity MBA, Diversity Executive, etc. Her Harvard Business Review articles are Does Race or Gender Matter More to Your Paycheck? and What HR Can Do to Fix the Gender Pay Gap. She chaired the peer review board for the Diversity Business Review, a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journal written by DEI practitioners for DEI practitioners, Human Resources and line management. In addition, Dr. Ashton serves as the Chief Psychologist & Learning Officer for Diversity Learning Solutions, part of A P & L Group Brand, along with Diversity MBA. Email: drdashton@planetperspective.com LinkedIn   Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator. Simma is the creator and host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com to get more information, book her for your next DEIB  event, help you become a more inclusive leader, or facilitate dialogues across differences. Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)    Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website    Previous Episodes Unpacking Identity, Race, and Representation in Crime Fiction A Black Executive Perspective on Race in Corporate America Cancel Culture Unmasking the Dangers of Instant Judgment and Outrage Loved this episode?  Leave us a review and rating

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of stocks as the S&P tries to extend its record high. Plus, Bill Baruch is making some move in his portfolio, he calls in with the details. And later, we've got some calls of the day on Regeneron, Thermo Fisher, Darden Restaurants and more. Investment Committee Disclosures

The restaurant industry has seen a number of big-name chains reveal widespread closures within their ranks in recent weeks. Outback parent Bloomin' Brand alerted Wall Street that it intends to close 41 stores, while adding another 45. Denny's recently acknowledged that it had shut about 60 stores in 2023 because the units were no longer financially sustainable. As dramatic as those closures might be, they may not have spun as many heads as the complete shutdown nearly 30 years ago of a 51-unit chain in a single day. What grabbed attention was the company pulling the plug: Darden Restaurants, better known as the Midas-like operation that ran Olive Garden and Red Lobster at the time. The full-service operator had launched an Asian concept just five years earlier with hopes of duplicating what it had done with Olive Garden: offering consumers a safe, reasonable and dependable alternative to the thousands of mom-and-pop ethnic restaurants that dotted the landscape at the time. There was no leading Chinese brand, just as there hadn't been a national Italian option until Olive Garden came along. But China Coast proved it was no Olive Garden. After a mere five years, Darden decided it was losing too much money on the upstart, and snapped off the whole system's lights on a Tuesday morning. But Darden wasn't finished with the Asian market, as you'll learn from listening to this week's episode of Restaurant Rewind, the podcast that travels into the industry's past for more insights on what's happening in the business today. What did Darden hope would be a more viable Asian concept than China Coast? And what went wrong with China Coast in the first place? Press Play to find out.

Tipping has been villainized by organized labor as a vestige of slavery, an assertion that strains credibility. What makes the assertion even more difficult to accept is the background of the restaurant company that's likely more dependent on tipping than any other employer in the business. Bill Darden is well-known to any student of the business as the founder of Darden Restaurants and Red Lobster, the brand that made the company a full-service powerhouse. Yet few are likely aware of the role he played in combating racism, going back as far as 1935. Darden's refusal to segregate his dining rooms put him and his business at considerable risk. Yet he made color-blindness a plank of the company's culture. Join us as we look back in this week's episode of Restaurant Rewind at the stance Darden took and how sharply it contrasted with the industry's attitude of even just a few decades ago. Hit “Play” to learn how one strong adherent to tipping was all about treating people equally, regardless of their skin color.

Ryan Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. As a keynote speaker, Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness, and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of “the best keynote speakers ever heard” by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell, and Mike Ditka. Ryan delivers keynote speeches, courses, and online learning with an emphasis on actionable content designed to elevate business performance. His curriculum emphasizes emerging trends influencing leadership effectiveness, sales performance, and customer experience. Ryan helps participants prepare to thrive in today's ultra-competitive, hyper-connected business environment. Ryan supports the world's leading brands, including Liberty Mutual, Darden Restaurants, Goodyear, the Dallas Cowboys, Medtronic, ECCO USA and Blue Cross Blue Shield. He is a faculty member for the Institute of Management Studies, a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board, and a certified Human Capital Strategist. Ryan and his team publish original research featuring client case studies to expand the live event experience. He is also the author of a popular blog on business performance. His writing has been featured in Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, FastCompany, SmartBrief, Business News Network, Crain's Business, and Yahoo Business. Ryan is an Ohio University graduate who resides in downtown Minneapolis. When he's not traveling to speaking engagements around the world, Ryan enjoys downtime with family and friends, practicing yoga, and cheering on his beloved Minnesota Timberwolves. ---------------------------------------- This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ Recruiters! Join Scott in Las Vegas for his Recruiting MasterClass Seminar on Feb 15 – 16, 2024: www.recruitingisagame.com www.theplacementclub.com Links: https://www.amazon.com/Prepare-Impact-Principles-Human-Centered-Leadership/dp/1637556489 https://ryanestis.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the most recent earnings report, Darden Restaurants, Inc. presents its financial position and commendable performance within a highly competitive restaurant sector. CEO Rick Cardenas noted on the earnings call, "I'm pleased with our results this quarter, which outperformed the industry benchmark for same-restaurant sales and traffic." This statement highlights their robust performance in the face of industry competition. Amidst this competition, Darden reported a 9.7% increase in total sales and an increase in adjusted diluted net earnings per share to $1.84. These outcomes underline Darden's adherance to a back-to-basics operating philosophy, as relayed to investors during the earnings call. This philosophy emphasizes the delivery of quality food, prompt service, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere; key components their brand leverages to secure continuous growth. Building on these foundational elements, Darden has pursued specific initiatives to magnify its business performance. An example stated in the earnings call is the Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion, which has contributed to an increase in customer demand and reinforced Darden's operational strategy. In tandem, Darden's marketing strategy as stated in the earnings call has capitalized on seizing greater sales opportunities during peak seasons, as evidenced by robust holiday bookings across all reservation brands. Additionally, the integration of Ruth's Chris into Darden's business systems was flagged as a strategic milestone in the earnings call. "Nothing that we have seen is altering our plans for the balance of the year. We're really pleased with the performance of our brands. We're right along where we expected to be. And so, we don't anticipate doing anything different," Cardenas stated. This integration effort included transitioning restaurants to distribution centers and the roll-out of Darden's proprietary point-of-sale system. The earnings call may not have directly addressed consumer behavior changes, yet Darden's actions suggest a keen understanding of their customer's preferences. Their relentless focus on key consumer touchpoints - food quality, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere - has shaped Darden's strong market position. Drawing comparisons between the latest and preceding earnings call highlights a continuous commitment to the fundamentals that underpin their financial success. Notably, the back-to-basics approach remarked upon by Cardenas in the previous call is consistently appararent. Such a commitment, amplified by targeted marketing efforts like the Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion and strategic integrations, fuels Darden's performance, well beyond industry standards and expectations, as acknowledged by the executives on the earnings call. DRI Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote//profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Darden Restaurants has not seen much trading down by customers. Restaurant visits for breakfast are up 4% this year. And Sweetgreen opened its second location of its Infinite Kitchen concept.

Darden Restaurants Inc's Q2 2023 earnings call, unedited

(12/15/23) Forget the Santa Claus rally: After this week's Fed announcement, it's the Jerome Powell rally. Don't fight the Fed. Darden Restaurants & Ruth's Chris Steakhouse; reactions to Fed statement; Does Jerome Powell wear a Santa suit? Has owning a pet become a luxury? Financial Planning for Pets: $2,640 avg. annual expense; making emotional decisions about money. The benefits of pet ownership and caring for pets. Pet Sitters & IRS rules for 1099 reporting personal transactions vs side gigs. What happens when you start taking SS early? Knowing the thresholds: Were The Little Rascals in on a welfare scam? SEG-1: The Jerome Powell Rally SEG-2: Has Owning a Pet Become a Luxury? SEG-3: Pet Sitters & IRS Rules SEG-4: What Happens When You Take SS Early Hosted by RIA Advisors' Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Register for our 2024 Economic Summit: Navigating Markets in a Presidential Cycle: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ria-advisors-economic-summit-tickets-703288784687?aff=oddtdtcreator -------- Watch today's show on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4tWjBhk9Ac&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=1s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "The Santa Claus Rally Arrives Ahead of Schedule," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7d8Ke2jCTg&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "The Fed Pivots" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njWj-nMpjxs&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=2s -------- Articles Mentioned in this Show: "The Markets Are Front Running The First Rate Cut" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-markets-are-front-running-the-first-rate-cut/ "The 'American Dream' Isn't Dead. 10-Steps To Achieve It." https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-american-dream-isnt-dead-10-steps-to-achieve-it/ ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- Register for our next Candid Coffee: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316958366519/WN_jCrzdX9uSJSrg5MBN5Oy8g ------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #FederalReserve #InterestRates #FOMC #JeromePowell #PetCare #PetSitter #IRSrules #SocialSecurity #Markets #Money #Investing

This week, we're getting the fourth-quarter earnings from Photoshop creator, Adobe. The company's announcement in October of new AI tools and services led to a five-percent jump in its stock, solidifying the investor excitement still surrounding AI technology. Dan Gallagher, a technology columnist for WSJ's Heard on the Street, joins to explain how these new services will affect Adobe's business and what investors should be looking for in its latest earnings report. Then, we're turning our attention to the Federal Reserve. We'll be getting another interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve this week and while investors will be looking to see if those rates finally begin to come down, we're examining a few of the other levers the Federal Reserve pulls to move the markets. Mark Cabana, head of US Rates Strategy at BofA Securities, joins us to share what are those other levers and how they determine the direction of the markets, the economy and the cost to borrow money. Don't worry, we still left room for dessert. Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden, is also expected to report earnings this week. The restaurant sector has seen a slower decline than other sectors when it comes to consumer spending. WSJ reporter Heather Haddon joins us to share why that is and how Gen-Z is influencing restaurants' marketing strategy.  We want to know what you've been wondering about the economy, companies, stocks, bonds, or markets in general. Send us a note or a voice-memo recording to takeontheweek@wsj.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 416-3489.  Further Reading A New Way to​ Tell Deepfakes From Real Photos: Can It Work?  Adobe May Be Tech's Biggest AI Bet Yet  Fed's Interest Rate Hikes Are Probably Over, but Officials Are Reluctant to Say So  Investors See Interest-Rate Cuts Coming Soon, Recession or Not  For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com.

Ken Bott is the definition of an expert in customer loyalty. Having worked for top brands such as Darden Restaurants, Bloomin' Brands, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), and Continental Airlines, Ken has perfected his approach to developing strategies, organizations, and integrated marketing plans, focused on driving the bottom line. How does Ken do it? By not losing sight of the guest experience.On this episode, you'll learn from Ken about:Customer loyalty and advocacy Establishing a connection digitally What it takes to get a repeat customer More!Thanks, Ken!

0:00 -- Intro.1:09 -- Start of interview.1:37 -- Cindie's "origin story."3:41 -- On her executive career before joining boards.5:31 -- On her turnaround CFO career. Joining Tatum, an executive services firm, and her CFO turnaround/crisis practice. 15:14-- Her transition to public company board service. Her first board role in 2003 with Horizon Organic Holdings (based in Denver, CO). "The CEO wanted a financial expert and a mom in the boardroom." Her second board, also in 2003, was with Tractor Supply. She later joined B&G Foods as it went public (based in New Jersey). She retired from her day job in 2013 and focused on her board career with four boards, including Office Depot, Darden Restaurants and Big Lots.23:34 -- Her experience with high profile activist campaigns led by Jeffrey Smith from Starboard Value in Office Depot (2013) and Darden Restaurants (2014). "Darden is a tremendous success story, and it's really thanks to management [Gene Lee who became CEO, and Rick Cardenas who is the CEO now. They are the ones that made it happen."30:15 -- Her thoughts on how to address the market downturn from the boardroom's perspective. "Boards should look at liquidity (~24 months) and incentive comp plans."34:13 -- Her take on ESG. "I don't know who put E, S, and G together because they are three completely separate areas." "A lot of the political pressure is just a communications challenge." "Any topic du jour [and ESG falls in this category] is a luxury that you can only have when times are good." "When times get tough [like in current market down cycle], the focus is all on the top line and bottom line, anything else is a luxury. So I'm not surprised that people have pushed back against ESG, since they want better results and earnings, giving back to shareholders what they want to be getting." 36:54 -- On the role of corporations in society. "ESG may be really important for society, but is it the company's job or the Government's job? Who should be policing it?" Reference to Milton Friedman's 1970 letter "The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits."39:11 -- On boardroom dynamics involving generational shifts (both on boards and C-suite), diversity and post pandemic trends. "The dynamics of human capital have changed." "I personally think that the next big push for board members is going to be human capital experts." 47:25 -- On the evolution, opportunities and challenges of boardroom diversity.55:10 -- The books have greatly influenced her life: she's a big fan of Anna Quindlen and Edith Wharton.55:50 -- Her mentors, and what she learned from them.56:48 -- Quotes she thinks of often or lives her life by: "You're never as good as you think you're are and you're never as bad as you think you are."57:37 -- An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves: Orange Theory.58:26 -- The living person she most admires: "The unsung hero."Cynthia Jamison is a public company chair and board member; financial expert and retired turnaround CFO. She currently serves on the boards of Office Depot, Darden Restaurants and Big Lots.__ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__You can join as a Patron of the Boardroom Governance Podcast at:Patreon: patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Kathleen opens the show drinking a DUVAL Light beer from Jacksonville's Bold City Brewery. She reviews her weekend doing sold-out shows in Ponte Vedra FL and Charleston SC, which are two of her favorite cities. She loves to play golf at TPC Sawgrass and Kiawah and loved eating oysters at Amen Street Raw Bar and practicing her short game hitting golf balls at the Sawgrass Marriott's sports bar. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift caused Nashville to shut down over the weekend while doing shows, Queen Cher has broken up with her 37-year-old boyfriend, “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Mini Cheetos Balls, Lowcountry Kettle Spicy Pimento Cheese chips, and Charleston Spicy Whiskey Hot Sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Freya the Walrus's memorial sculpture, the largest Buc-ee's in the country is about to open in Sevierville TN, and a billionaire buys Jeffrey Epstein's private island.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of an ancient underwater temple found off the coast of Naples.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on one of her favorite singers Jelly Roll's food truck business in Nashville (which only hires felons), the difference in getting “zombied” vs“ghosted” when dating, Warren Buffett's recommended diet, an ancient Egyptian mummified head is for sale for $20K, Lyft's CEO has told employees that they must return to the office, legendary showbiz haunt the Friars Club is for sale, NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS: In business news, Kathleen reports that Snoop Dogg has joined Neko Spark's Group bidding for ownership of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants has purchased Ruth's Chris for $715M, and Nordstrom is the latest retailer to leave downtown San Francisco. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For one day in the stock market, investors voted with their stomachs. (00:21) Bill Barker discusses: - The Federal Reserve meeting expectations - Paramount Global slashing its dividend 80% - Peloton struggling with its turnaround - Shake Shack posting higher revenue in the 1st quarter - Potential names for Darden Restaurants newest franchise (16:29) Ricky Mulvey talks with Motley Fool senior analyst (and Star Wars superfan) Jim Gillies about Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm and ways to improve the franchise. Companies discussed: PARA, PTON, SHAK, DRI, DIS, FNKO Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Barker, Jim Gillies Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks

For the 5th time in 6 weeks, there was a lot of red on Wall Street. (0:30) Jason Moser and Maria Gallagher discuss: - The Fed's latest rate hike spooking investors - Costco delivering (yet again) in the 4th quarter - Darden Restaurants walking a fine line with customers - DocuSign's hiring its new CEO from Alphabet - Amazon declaring victory with Thursday Night Football (19:45) Deidre Woollard and Matt Frankel talk with Robert Leonard, host of the Millennial Investing podcast, about house hacking. (28:30) Maria and Jason answer questions from the Fool Mailbag and share two stocks on their radar: Lululemon Athletica and Microsoft. Got questions about stocks? Drop an email to podcasts@fool.com or call the Motley Fool Money Hotline at 703-254-1445! Stocks discussed on the show: COST, TGT, UPS, WMT, DRI, DOCU, GOOG, GOOGL, AMZN, AAPL, PYPL, PG, LVMH, LULU, MSFT Host: Chris Hill Guests: Maria Gallagher, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Matt Frankel, Robert Leonard Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd