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WFF 2014: A view from the top

Get a look at what happened at the 2014 WFF's Leadership Conference.

March 31, 2014 by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 3,000 people in the foodservice industry gathered last week at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas for the WFF's 2014 Annual Leadership Development Conference.

Not only did the event honor the contributions of its former CEO and president, Fritzi Woods, who died unexpectedly last year, but it also featured Journalist Soledad O'Brien and Poet Maya Angelou as keynote speakers.

The conference also recognized a variety of female leaders for their efforts in advancing women in the industry, while offering networking opportunities and a plethora of classes and sessions designed to help attendees excel in their fields. Class topics included: Leading teams to success, communicating better, deciphering lies, tips for working moms, strategies for career advancement and building relationships.

Click here to see photos of the event.

About Cherryh Cansler

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Cherryh Cansler is VP of Events for Networld Media Group and publisher of FastCasual.com. She has been covering the restaurant industry since 2012. Her byline has appeared in Forbes, The Kansas City Star and American Fitness magazine, among many others.

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