OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Where would you be without that that individual who molded you into the leader and person you are today? Or that superior who took you under his or her wing and guided you through your professional life? That teacher who presented to you all the tools you needed to succeed?
The convenience-store industry is filled with powerful leaders who shaped the industry and who mentor our future leaders to continue that momentum. That's why Outlook Leadership—taking place Nov. 14-16 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.—is launching its “Thank a Mentor” recognition by honoring the life-changing contributions of Chester Cadieux, founder of QuikTrip.
“The legacy that Chester has and continuously bestows upon not only his company but also on the industry as a whole is truly remarkable,” said Myra Kressner, senior vice president and conference director of Winsight. “He is the definition of a catalyst, a leader who has shaped the c-store industry to what it is today and an incredible mentor to many young visionaries. His ideals will carry on for years to come. We could think of no better forum for this or recipient to recognize.”
In a very powerful and moving opening general session Saturday, Nov. 14, Chester’s son Chet, chairman, president and CEO of QuikTrip, along with Steve Sheetz, chairman of the Sheetz Family Council, will reflect on the characteristics of great mentors. The two industry pioneers will acknowledge influential figures, capped by an awe-inspiring video tribute to Chester and his accomplishments.
As an avenue to recognize those mentors who have influenced their lives, Outlook Conference attendees will use the hashtag #ThankAMentor via all social media platforms. In an effort to continue the outstanding camaraderie in our industry, Outlook Leadership encourages retail leaders to reach out and be a resource to the future catalysts of the industry.
More information about the “Thank a Mentor” campaign will be available at the event.
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Winsight LLC (formerly CSP Business Media) is a market-dominant business-to-business media and information company specializing in the convenience-retailing, restaurant and noncommercial foodservice industries. Winsight has a media portfolio of four leading publications, including CSP, Restaurant Business, FoodService Director and Convenience Store Products, a suite of digital products including websites, e-newsletters (Restaurant Business Daily and CSP Daily News, among others) and webinars, as well as video products, mobile and tablet apps, custom marketing solutions and the convenience-store retailer intelligence tool, CSPedia.
The Winsight Events group produces six exclusive, large-scale executive-level conferences—Restaurant Leadership Conference, FARE Conference, Outlook Leadership, Convenience Retailing University, FSTEC and MenuDirections—in addition to more than 12 major EduNetworking conferences and advisory meetings. Winsight recently acquired Technomic Inc., the leading provider of primary and secondary market information and advisory services to the food industry.
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