"But you know the second month I was here I put out a healthy lifestyles directive. The pundits will say it was because we were sued. Well that's what they say. It was never about that"
- Jim Cantalupo
About this Quote
Jim Cantalupo is describing the implementation of a healthy way of lives regulation shortly after he started his function as CEO of McDonald's. The experts, or critics, of the company may have presumed that the directive was an outcome of a claim, however Cantalupo is making it clear that this was not the case. He is highlighting that the regulation was not a response to the lawsuit, but rather a proactive decision to promote healthier lifestyles. This quote reveals that Cantalupo was a forward-thinking leader who was not scared to make strong decisions in order to improve the business and its reputation. He was willing to take threats and make modifications that would benefit the business in the long run, even if it meant going against the grain.
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