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LaDasia's Chick-fil-A Story

 “It was the best decision I’ve ever made.  It’s so easy to grow in this community.  This is where I needed to be.”


LaDasia joined the team at Chick-fil-A Bush River Road in the summer of 2021.  Shortly after the passing of our long-time operator and in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, it was certainly a difficult season for our unit.  Encouraged to apply by her family, her aim was to simply pull down a steady paycheck.  As one of our recently promoted supervisors, she is now building a legacy of care that goes miles beyond making ends meet.



In our conversation, LaDasia shared with me that her grandpa has always been a source of inspiration for her.  Unflagging support and a persistent challenge are the trademarks of his investment in her journey.  We continued to talk about investing in others and the trickle down effect of this style of leadership.  This is something she is deeply passionate about.  I love watching her seize teachable moments as she shapes developing leaders while running her shift.  





When I asked LaDasia about why this was important to her, she circled back to discuss the leadership team at Bush River Road.  “The level of care I’ve received is something I’ve never experienced at a job before.  The way we recognize team members has been different than what I’m used to.  I’m free to have fun and be my ‘dramatically outgoing’ self at work.”


One of LaDasia’s greatest skills has always been turning moments of connection into relationships, sharing her joy with our guests through each interaction.  You would be hard-pressed to find a breakfast patron she couldn’t identify by first name, often calling back special orders the moment their car circles our drive thru.  Famous for her dogged optimism, LaDasia sets the emotional barometer for our staff.  She and I have battled through some pretty difficult shifts together, and her grace under pressure is what sets her apart as a leader in our store.  


“I love bringing in the energy!  I want to be a light!”  


As we talked about her goals for the future, I learned that she has a laser focus on building a foundation of financial security for her young family.  I was also impressed with her desire for continuous improvement both professionally and personally.  Her example is an inspiration to our team, and her story (along with so many others) is why I am so proud to continue serving with Chick-fil-A. 



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