366 : A Conversation w/ Chris Baca of Cat and Cloud Coffee

We all want leadership and cafe culture that inspires. Through personal and professional development we can learn how to create an environments where our values and core beliefs are lived out in real time. In spite of the inevitable challenges, set backs, and failures that come with entrepreneurship and leadership, when we bring our true selves to work in good faith with others, magic happens. This is what today's guest, Chris Baca has accomplished at the globally celebrated shop and roastery, Cat and Cloud Coffee. Chris Baca is the co-owner of Cat and Cloud and inspires thousands around the world through his YouTube channel and writing at www.chrisbaca.com where he focuses on finding joy in your work and putting ideas into action. Over two decades he has carved out a consistent people and hospitality focused career where ever he was working. Through the founding and growth of Cat and Cloud he has learned an incredible amount about himself, the nature of cafe leadership, and how to cultivate a culture that truly leaves every person they it touches in a better place. He believes we all have gifts to share, and that the world would be better off if we are brave enough to share those gifts. In our conversation today we dive deep into development, leadership, overcoming challenges, and creating a dynamic culture of clarity and mutuality in the cafe We cover: Developing skills and his career The fear and challenge of leading the first groups of staff The gravity of leadership and urgency about the right thing The reason for starting cat and cloud Empathy and self compassion Living by Values and core beliefs. Communicating clearly Enrollment vs enforcement Finding magic in the mundane Challenging yourself Boss and staff Striving to understand each other Next steps to building a culture of care Links: www.chrisbaca.com www.catandcloud.com Chris on Instagram @realchrisbaca Related episodes: 055 : Personal Growth & Development w/ Jared Truby, Cat & Cloud Coffee 341: How to Think About Success 018: Hiring, Culture, and the Future of your Shop 194 : Encore Episode! Leadership in the Cafe: 10 Steps to being a People First Leader | Aired January 17 2017 303 : Create Authentic Partnerships w/ Marc Gessler of Cat & Cloud Coffee Interested in consulting? Click here to schedule a free consulting discovery call with KTTS Click here to book a formal one-on-one consulting call! Visit our amazing Sponsors! www.groundcontrol.coffee www.pacficfoodservice.com www.coffeefest.com