Leading NOW Gives Back to Restaurant/FoodService Industry's Next Gen Leaders

BOSTON - Dec. 4, 2024 - PRLog -- Leading NOW, the award-winning leadership authority and advisor to organizations, is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with GLEAM (Global Leadership Enhancement and Mentorship) Network, a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to provide mentorship and leadership development to the underserved community in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The partnership supports GLEAM's signature 1:1 Mentorship Program, a bi-annual 6-month program that matches emerging foodservice professionals with experienced industry leaders who volunteer their time as mentors.

"It's quite remarkable that an organization like Leading NOW is partnering with GLEAM as a strategic partner to provide their expertise and help our industry. The pro bono addition of their proprietary Strategic Mentoring™ workshop and leadership self-assessment to our non-profit's Mentor Program is such a gift and we are thankful to have them on our team to help advance our mission" said the Founder of GLEAM Network, Sanjiv Razdan. "GLEAM's 1:1 Mentoring Program has been extremely impactful for our industry, and we are thrilled to have served over 400 mentees, since our 1st 6-month program kicked off in mid-2020," added Sheri Miksa, GLEAM board member and Mentor Programs Leader. "We are grateful for this partnership and know Leading NOW's programming will bring additional value-add to GLEAM's Industry-leading Mentor Program."

Kelly Lockwood Primus, CEO of Leading NOW says, "Our organization has a deep affinity for the restaurant/foodservice industry, having worked with many clients and industry associations to support underrepresented talent. Our pro bono work with GLEAM underscores the passion and commitment we have for this amazing industry and affirms how important it is that future industry leaders have all the support they need to succeed."

To learn more about Leading NOW and its offerings, visit www.LeadingNOW.biz.

To learn more about GLEAM Network and its programs, visit www.GLEAMNetwork.net.

About Leading NOW
Leading NOW, an award-winning global leadership education organization, guides current and future leaders in achieving successful outcomes for their organizations utilizing our proprietary research-based, customized solutions and programs.

Contact:
Diane Chaput, VP Communications & Engagement
Leading NOW
Diane.chaput@leadingnow.biz
508-341-7352

About GLEAM Network
GLEAM (Global Leadership Enhancement and Mentorship) Network is a non-profit (501c3), all-volunteer network whose purpose is to provide access to mentorship and leadership development for the underserved community within the restaurant and foodservice industry. GLEAM offers CAP (9-week cohorts for hourly team members aspiring to management), LEAD (low-cost in-person events for emerging leaders), and the signature Mentor Program (6-month cohorts for emerging leaders/execs).

Contact:
Molly Landolt
GLEAM Network
molly@spmcommunications.com
817-329-3257