What 40 Years at McDonald’s Taught One CEO About COMMUNICATION and LEADERSHIP – with Michèle Boudria (ep. 208)
Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills · 2026-03-16 · 39 min
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“Do not mistake my KINDNESS for WEAKNESS.” What does it take to go from working front cash at McDonald's to becoming its CEO? Michèle Boudria, Board Director and Former CEO of McDonald's Canada, spent four decades figuring it out, and in this episode, she's sharing everything. Michèle shares her insights, all in the name of creating “a virtuous cycle of high performance”: a relentless focus on feedback, next-level networking, curiosity, and an authentic, people-first leadership style. This one is full of honest, practical gold on building confidence, leading with impact, and getting the right people in your corner, and leading with impact. DOWNLOAD THE LEADERSHIP PRESENCE FRAMEWORK NOW at: Whether you're early in your career or already in the C-suite, this one will make you think differently about the kind of leader you want to be.