Just Keep Grabbing Experiences with David Cox - Grounded Podcast - Episode # 008
Welcome to the newest episode of Grounded! Today’s guest is an Alumni of Darden Restaurants, RSI, the Cooperative for Burger King, and RSCS, a Cooperative for YUM brands. Please welcome our guest, David Cox, Founder and CEO at Cox Supply Chain Management Advisors. David joins host Lauren Mitchell to talk about the importance of empathy and consideration, urging everyone to reflect upon the impact of our actions on others. He shares some advice on diligently maintaining records in a backup system to securely preserve vital notes.
Takeaways:
- When David embarked on his journey at ARCOP, he held a clear vision in mind: to create a work environment that would ignite enthusiasm within individuals as they clocked in each day. His aspiration was to establish a culture where every team member felt an unwavering sense of value, respect, and freedom from stress.
- In the pursuit of career development, individuals aspire to expand beyond their initial roles. David eloquently encapsulates this progression with the slogan: "Grow and grow and gone." This serves as a guiding light for personal growth. He proposes a dynamic approach: when a team member departs, seizes the opportunity to open that position and engage the entire team in a reassessment. This course of action not only fosters a culture of promotion but also paves the way for individuals to thrive through a single move.
- In David's daily life lies a guiding principle, the Golden Rule. A profound awareness permeates his actions, the moment someone begins to treat associates, suppliers, distributors, and coworkers with disrespect, challenges may emerge over the long term. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and consideration, urging us to reflect upon the impact of our actions on others. To extend the same treatment, prioritize understanding others before seeking to be understood.
- During his formative years, the profound role of communication plays in addressing any issue, concern, or challenge. Recognizing its significance, he advocates for communication throughout every level of an organization. In David's eyes, effective communication with each and every individual within the company stands as an indispensable cornerstone for success.
- In an era of rapid technology, the pace of innovation within the supply chain sphere has been accelerating exponentially. David emphasizes the criticality of establishing a robust backup plan alongside a systematic approach to track all facets of the supply chain. Neglecting this can trigger a halt to the entire supply chain, undermining its overall efficacy. David recommends diligently maintaining records and employing a backup system to securely preserve vital notes, ensuring solving unforeseen challenges.
Quote of the Show:
- “My advice: Just keep grabbin’ experience.” - David Cox
Links:
- David Cox’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cox-a014844/
- David Cox’s Email: cox.david.d@icloud.com
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Creators and Guests
Host
Lauren Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell is the Director of National Accounts and Custom Distribution at Produce Alliance, LLC. She is a dedicated fresh produce spend & spec maximizer for multi-unit national restaurant chains & groups. She gets to know your brand and infuses your expectation for quality, consistency and transparency to create more reliability in your produce category.
