The Culture Shift: Unmask Leadership by Meeting People Where They Really Are

What does real leadership look like when people can bring their full selves to work?

Pamela Brunson, president of Wolfgang Puck Catering, unpacks how building a culture where people feel truly supported—meeting them where they are, leaning on your team and leading by example—can transform leadership and company culture.

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Read on for information about the star of this episode, Pamela!

Pam Brunson has enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the growth and evolution of the Wolfgang Puck Companies over the last three decades.

A California native, she was hired as Wolfgang's personal assistant at Spago Hollywood after graduating from UCLA. Through observation and experience, she gained knowledge of all areas of restaurant management in the entrepreneurial environment, including media relations, special events and operations.

Pamela opened Granita restaurant in Malibu and worked as general manager there for four years. In 1996, she returned to Spago to develop the catering department and helped lead the transition of Spago to its new home in Beverly Hills. Working with gifted chefs Matt Bencivenga and Lee Hefter, Pamela helped to grow the off-premise catering business in Los Angeles.

Working with the founders to expand Wolfgang Puck Catering from a fledgling company to successful national enterprise, Brunson oversees the national Wolfgang Puck Catering team, focusing on delivering welcoming hospitality to clients and associates. Pam leads company strategy and culture, and engagement with our client partners.

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