In Episode 7 of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we speak with Dr. Peter Cressy, retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, former CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, and Director of Executive Leadership Programs at the George Washington Presidential Library.

With a career that spans military command, higher education, and trade association leadership, Dr. Cressy brings timeless leadership lessons to life—through the lens of history and personal experience. From commanding 16,000 troops during Desert Storm to navigating organizational change in the private sector, his insights are as practical as they are profound.

Topics covered include:

• How crisis and change shape great leadership
• The importance of “strategic patience” and agility
• Lessons from Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Churchill
• The power of listening and building teams across divides
• What collaboration really looks like—at war and in business
• How foodservice leaders can unify around shared challenges

More about this episode: https://ifdaonline.org/crave-podcast/episode/leadership-tips-from-navy-admiral-and-ceo/

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