Bloomin' exec, fresh off national award, shares leadership tips

Liz Smith says embracing failure, more than a great teacher, shows humility.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. May 31, 2019
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After a close to a decade in the top spot, Liz Smith shifted out of the CEO role at Bloomin’ Brands earlier this spring, taking on the role of chairwoman of the publicly traded company.

 

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