Inside Dennis Maple's Transformative Leadership Techniques

Start With A Win

Join us for an empowering episode of Start with a Win, where leadership wisdom takes center stage. In this riveting podcast, Dennis Maple, the Chairman and CEO of Goddard Systems, LLC, shares invaluable insights on franchising, leadership, and business growth. With a career spanning various industries including education, transportation services, and food management, Dennis exemplifies the essence of successful leadership. Through engaging dialogue, he unveils the transformative power of building a culture centered on authenticity, intentionality, and continuous improvement. Discover firsthand how Dennis navigates the complexities of franchise growth, fosters trust with franchisees, and intertwines the realms of education and community involvement. Don't miss this masterclass in leadership excellence, where every word resonates with the essence of winning together and unlocking the full potential of individuals and organizations alike.

Dennis R. Maple is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Goddard Franchisor LLC, and he is the Chairman and CEO at Goddard Systems, LLC. He provides leadership to the executive committee and guides the vision for The Goddard School franchise system.

Dennis served as president of First Student, Inc., North America’s largest K-12 school bus transportation services company. He was also president of Aramark Education, which focuses on delivering food, nutrition and facilities services to K-12 school markets. His career includes executive leadership with The Quaker Oats Company, PepsiCo, Inc., Kraft General Foods, Inc. and Coors Brewing Company.

Dennis is a longtime participant in organizations supporting primary and secondary schools and communities. He is a member of the International Franchise Association's Board of Directors, Early Care & Education Consortium Board of Directors and Descartes Systems Group Board of Directors, where he is chairman of the nominating committee and part of the compensation committee. Dennis is a graduate of the University of Tennessee.

00:00 Intro
02:25 Running a business, what is it all about?
03:30 Factors for success!
05:25 Two most important things as/for a leader.
09:15 Key strategies for growth!
12:05 Key elements to keep communication open.
17:20 Lessons for leaders today!
20:20 Does this really work to start your day?

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