From washing dishes at 13 to leading 125,000 employees as CEO of Brinker International, Doug Brooks shares his remarkable journey and the three phases of a successful life: learning, earning, and returning. In this powerful conversation, Doug reveals how losing his father at age 7 shaped his leadership style, why respect is the foundation of great leadership, and how a life-changing accident led him to discover new purpose in giving back through St. Jude's and mentoring the next generation.
About Our Featured Charity:
This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Doug Brook’s charity is St. Judes. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to discover and develop cures and preventive treatments for life-threatening childhood diseases through innovative research and compassionate care. In keeping with founder Danny Thomas’s vision, St. Jude ensures that no child is ever denied treatment because of their race, religion, or a family’s financial situation.
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