I Finally Cracked the Code

After more than 25 years in the restaurant industry, working alongside thousands of restaurant operators and groups, I've cracked the code on what truly sets apart the most successful restaurant leaders.

And now, I’m here to share these transformative insights with you.

Whether you’re struggling to develop top-tier talent to guide your teams to success or want to level up your own big picture thinking, I’ll help you embrace a mindset to lead with purpose.

Let's go from RUNNING a restaurant's HR department to TRANSFORMING your crew into happy, fulfilled employees.

Become the Restaurant HR Leader Your Team Wants + Needs

In the HR Manager vs Leader Mindset course, you will...

  • Compare Common Roles

    Explore manager and leader differences, plus how the skills complement each other

  • Discover Must-Have Traits

    Learn the MUST-HAVE traits and qualities that all impactful restaurant HR leaders need

  • Go Beyond Manager Mode

    Complete practical scenarios to connect with, inspire, and coach your team to success

  • Level Up Your Leadership

    Level up your leadership abilities with a proven 3-step hack to build habits that stick

  • Gauge Your Mindset

    Take an assessment to find out where you land on the manager-leader spectrum

  • Create Positive Feedback

    Uncover the "secret sauce" that positive leadership generates for your restaurant

Hear From Others Like You...

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Practical and Powerful!

Sheila Nevarez

This training was fantastic! It clearly outlined the key differences between managing tasks and leading people, with practical strategies and tools that I co...

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This training was fantastic! It clearly outlined the key differences between managing tasks and leading people, with practical strategies and tools that I could start applying immediately, like the 3 steps to build a habit. The training was interactive, engaging, and well-structured, providing a perfect blend of theory and real-life examples and stories. I feel more equipped to lead my team with confidence and inspire growth and positivity. Highly recommend this training to anyone in a leadership role!

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Great course!

Meghan Griffiths

I learned so much from taking this course. The practical real life examples and straightforward guidance was so helpful. This course really gave me actionabl...

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I learned so much from taking this course. The practical real life examples and straightforward guidance was so helpful. This course really gave me actionable steps to take to enhance my leadership skills.

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Manager vs Leader and a whole lot more!

Andrea Auld

I wholeheartedly recommend this course to any HR professional seeking to enhance their management abilities and adopt effective leadership principles! The co...

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I wholeheartedly recommend this course to any HR professional seeking to enhance their management abilities and adopt effective leadership principles! The course brilliantly clarified the differences between management and leadership, highlighting that while management is centered on tasks and processes, authentic HR leadership involves inspiring and empowering teams. Not only was this course informative, but it also transformed my perspective. I discovered that I naturally lean toward leadership qualities and recognized the importance of honing my management skills.

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Highly Recommend

Allison Ranstead

This course is a fantastic resource for both new and seasoned restaurant HR managers. Its interactive content appeals to different learning styles.

This course is a fantastic resource for both new and seasoned restaurant HR managers. Its interactive content appeals to different learning styles.

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Winning Combination

Lea Hynes

I enjoyed this course! The format is very friendly and easy to follow. It is a great reminder that combining management and leadership skills results in happ...

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I enjoyed this course! The format is very friendly and easy to follow. It is a great reminder that combining management and leadership skills results in happier, more motivated staff, higher retention and brand loyalty. It really is a winning HR combination!

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Must Do for All Leaders

Codi Livingston

This is a simple yet impactful reminder of the importance of balancing productivity with investing in your people. It offers examples and best practices to h...

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This is a simple yet impactful reminder of the importance of balancing productivity with investing in your people. It offers examples and best practices to help you start making a difference with your team today!

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Very Engaging Course

Natalie Dorr

Carrie was the perfect teacher for this topic. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter really shines through. I learned a lot from this course, and I believe t...

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Carrie was the perfect teacher for this topic. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter really shines through. I learned a lot from this course, and I believe the application of the content will help me be a stronger leader.

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Carrie is spot on!

Jack Morlock

Carrie Luxem has made a name for herself in the field of human resources within the restaurant industry. After years of benefiting from watching her short vi...

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Carrie Luxem has made a name for herself in the field of human resources within the restaurant industry. After years of benefiting from watching her short videos on her YouTube channel, I am so excited she is producing content in long form that all HR leaders in the hospitality sector will find beneficial. In particular, this course delves into the differences between the manager and leader mindsets in ways the learner can understand and appreciate. The course allows the learner to specifically focus on their strengths as both a leader and manager and find tangible ways to improve.

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