From Wendy's Drive-Thru to EBONY's Corner Office: Eden Bridgeman's Playbook
Eden Bridgeman took over EBONY in 2021 after her father bought it at bankruptcy auction. Her playbook: restaurant discipline, an inverted pyramid, and earned relevance.
Topic
Leadership
Topic
Leadership
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