No Judgment, No Limits: Chequan Lewis on Transformational Leadership

Описание: Staffbase Chief People Officer Neil Morrison sits down with Chequan Lewis, President of Crunch Fitness, to explore his unique journey from law to leadership. Chequan shares his core values, his belief in unlocking people’s full potential, and how a culture of inclusivity, consistency, and radical grace has shaped his leadership style. He reflects on key lessons from his time at Yum! Brands and Pizza Hut, the transition into the fitness industry, and how he’s driving exponential growth at Crunch while keeping a strong focus on people and purpose.

Beyond business strategy, this conversation dives deep into what makes leadership truly transformative — from empowering frontline employees to creating legendary customer experiences. Chequan discusses the power of authenticity, recognition, and vulnerability in leadership, along with the critical role of businesses in community impact. Whether you’re a leader navigating high-paced growth or someone looking for actionable insights on purpose-driven leadership, this episode is packed with real talk, real lessons, and real inspiration.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Chequan Lewis and his leadership journey
03:27 – Chequan’s most formative insights from his time at Yum! Brands
05:43 – From law to leadership: How Chequan transitioned from Pizza Hut to Crunch Fitness
07:05 – No judgement fitness: Exploring the core values of Crunch Fitness
10:45 – The importance of recognizing and elevating frontline employees
12:53 – The power of leadership rituals: Creating consistency in culture
16:54 – The impact of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership
18:34 – Examining a day in the life of the Crunch Fitness President
21:06 – Growth strategy: Expanding Crunch Fitness and maintaining excellence
23:27 – Discussing the challenges faced in franchise expansion
24:57 – Civic engagement and Crunch’s role in community transformation
27:33 – Why community impact matters to Chequan and Crunch Fitness as a brand
29:29 – Where Chequan has found inspiration for career and community building
31:58 – Advice for aspiring leaders: Embracing discomfort and radical grace

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