Trish De Leo, CDM, CFPP

Prairie Du Chien, WI
ANFP Member since: 1993

Trish De Leo is a CDM, CFPP at Crossing Rivers Hospital. She has been a member of ANFP since 1993 and a CDM, CFPP since 1994. Read below to hear Trish’s Recipe for Success for a long, successful career in food service. 

Trish's Recipe for Success

• 1/4 cup of Strength           Adjust the 20-80 philosophy toward 50-50.

• 1/4 cup of Education         A bit of learned-information goes a long way.

• 1/2 cup of Commitment    Disagreements are ok; commit to your principles.

• 1/2 cup of Flexibility          Remove the obstacles. Note: it may not be easy!

• 2 pinches of Value             Do they know you really care? (don't be fooled by the                                                                    amount)

• 1/8 cup of versatility          Be willing to adjust your style to obtain the goal. (no ego)

• 1 pinch of Faith                  Let them know you trust them.

• 1 cup Delegation               You cannot succeed alone.

• 1/4 cup Empowerment      Just give me a chance. I will show you what I can do.

• 2 cups Compassion          Everyone wants to be appreciated.

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Have you spent a career in foodservice? Share your wisdom and advice in a new feature from ANFP. My Recipe for Success is aimed at retired members or those who have spent a long career in foodservice. Share the biggest lessons you’ve learned to a lengthy, fruitful, and successful career in the non-commercial foodservice industry. 

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My Recipe for Success Archive

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September 2021 - Karen Swift, CDM, CFPP
November 2021 - Paula Bradley, CDM, CFPP
January 2022 - Deborah McDonald, CDM, CFPP