Shattering the Status Quo at Denny's

This Time Magazine piece about some innovative ideas at Denny’s shows that the oft-maligned diner chain isn’t afraid to take chances and try different things.

And it isn’t all about free food. I’m especially intrigued by the way Denny’s is reportedly changing it’s approach to the “bar crowd.” It makes sense.

As part of my Executive Coaching and Strategy Planning Retreats, I help leaders visualize how their organization might benefit if they broke some of their own traditions. Playing rock music and treating tipsy customers as welcome guests won’t cost Denny’s a dime, but it could introduce a whole new generation to the glories of Moons Over My Hammy.