MIBE Leadership Development

Some teams don’t just attend MIBE - they bring it to life. 💙

This week we’re shining a spotlight on LOVE Catering for the way they consistently show up, engage deeply, and put what they learn into action.

From leadership conversations to culture-building moments, they’ve taken the MIBE experience and turned it into real movement inside their organization.

That’s what it’s about - ideas becoming action, and action shaping culture.
We’re grateful to be on the journey with teams like this who are committed to growing, leading, and building something better together.

If you’ve attended a Footers Catering event in Denver over the past 30 years, there’s a good chance you’ve been served food by one of two event chefs: Sam “Bam” Robinson or Ronney Reynolds.

Between them, they’ve spent over 50 years behind the scenes preparing incredible food for our clients. To say they’ve had an impact on our company would be an understatement.

Every organization has people like this. They may not have big titles. They may not be in leadership roles on paper. But they show up every day, do their job with pride, and make everyone around them better. They are the unsung heroes.

Sam Bam and Ronney were recognized by the Colorado Event Alliance with a Hall of Fame Award for their legacy of excellence and impact in our industry. For once, they weren’t behind the scenes. They got dressed up, sat at a table, and were the guests.

Sam leaned over during dinner and said, “I’m not used to this… I’m usually in the back on the truck cooking.”

When their names were announced for the final award of the night, our table erupted. There were hugs, smiles, and more than a few tears. People from across the industry came up to share stories and thank them for the role they’ve played over the years.

It meant so much to them. Not because they were seeking it… but because it acknowledged what they’ve quietly done for decades.

Leadership is never about having the right words.

It is about having aligned actions.

Your team is always watching what you model, what you tolerate, and what you prioritize.

The strongest cultures are built when leaders embody the standards they expect from others.

If you want your team to rise, start by leading in a way worth following.

Walk the walk.

Real stories. Real MIBE members.

This message is from Megan Palmer Rivera of Palmer’s Market and Palmer’s Catering.

“When I first met Anthony, I was in a really lonely place as a leader. I knew our culture needed to change, and I felt a huge responsibility to lead that transformation, but it often felt like I was doing it alone.”

That’s a reality many leaders face before stepping into MIBE Monthly.

What followed wasn’t an overnight shift, but a steady one. A simple monthly rhythm. Shared conversations. A way to bring the team into the work of culture instead of carrying it alone.

Over time, things started to change. More alignment. Better conversations. And a culture that felt like it was finally being built together.

The hard truth?
Culture is not what’s written on the wall.
It’s what your team experiences every day.

You shape it through what you tolerate, what you celebrate, and how you lead when no one is watching.

If you want to fix culture, start by looking at leadership behaviors - not branding.