Meet Anthony!
Anthony Lambatos grew up in the catering business working for his father and founder of Footers Catering in Denver, Colorado. Anthony and his wife, April, purchased the business in 2010 and have successfully made the transition to a second-generation family business. With a focus on creating a great place to work, revenue has quadrupled since the purchase of the business, and they have been recognized nationally as a top caterer.
In 2021 they moved Footers Catering into a facility that houses a 20,000 square foot event center called Social Capitol. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce named Footers Catering “Small Business of the Year” in 2019 and they have been recognized as one of the best places to work in Colorado by the Denver Post, Denver Business Journal, and Colorado Biz Magazine. With innovative ideas like all-company vacations, robust leadership development programs, and non-traditional benefits like a dedicated cryotherapy chamber for employees, Footers Catering is on the cutting edge of culture and employee well-being.
Anthony and April also have a sister company called “MIBE” - MIBE is the acronym for “Make It Better Everyday” and the second part of the Footers’ mission statement. MIBE focuses on education around heart leadership and intentional culture building for the hospitality industry.
As a sought-after speaker nationally within the hospitality industry, Anthony is passionate about helping businesses create a culture that allows their organizations and teams to thrive.
Opening Keynote Session:
Creating a Culture of Innovation: Unlocking your Team’s Innovation Superpowers
You can’t solve this year’s problems with last year’s solutions. A culture of innovation allows companies to stay ahead of customer desires, promotes staff retention, and allows team members to thrive. In this keynote, Anthony dispels the myths that often cloud the concept of innovation, revealing that it’s not a one-size-fits-all process but a diverse and dynamic force that drives companies to lead in their respective industries. By leveraging the Innovation Quotient Edge (IQE) Assessment, Anthony will guide you through identifying the nine power triggers of innovation that can unlock your team’s potential. This insight enables you to tailor your innovation strategies to fit your team’s unique strengths, ensuring that creative thinking and problem-solving become integral parts of your organization.
Workshop Breakout Session:
Leadership Workshop
This will be a self-reflective session that will give participants an opportunity to assess how they are showing up as a leader within their respective companies. We will discuss the impact leaders can have, the valued leadership behaviors within various companies, and how leaders are evaluated. Attendees will explore the difference between a manager and a leader, the costs of poor leadership and the importance of emotional intelligence when working with people. We will also discuss what it takes to continue growing as a leader and how attendees are making time for that to happen.