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In a word:
TEAMWORK.
Whether it's
supporting an
international chain
of 1,600 restaurants
or solving a
particular marketing
challenge,
communication,
collaboration
and shared
accountability are
crucial to success.

I

'm a big soccer fan. My favorite team is
Barcelona because the players come together
as a team. Instead of playing as individuals
who happen to be on the same playing field
as each other, each person comes together to
play as one. And their dedication to teamwork
is what makes the team unusual, powerful and
successful.
I have also experienced the power of teamwork
in my own career, which I believe has led to many
successes.

I HAD EXPECTED I WOULD HAVE TO
GO THROUGH A LOT OF RED TAPE
AND MAKE SURE I RESPECTED THE
HIERARCHY, BUT YOU COULD TALK
ABOUT ANYTHING WITH ANYONE.

Perhaps the first time that I really understood
the true power of teamwork was during my
first interaction working with Chili's Grill & Bar,
the flagship brand of Dallas-based Brinker
International, a recognized leader in casual
dining. At the time, I was working as a manager
of an offshore development team for an Indian IT
services provider and was assigned to manage
part of our Chili's account.
From the beginning, I could tell Chili's was unlike
any of the companies I had worked with in India.
Based on previous experiences, I expected

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