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Outstanding leaders move beyond simply defending their actions.

Large scale employee recognition events can sometimes be incorrectly labeled as controversial and lavish executive retreats of questionable value, but Texas Roadhouse CEO G.J. Hart makes it known that investing in people is what directly enables success.

In this 5 minute segment, watch as GJ explains the recognition event imperative and why all leaders need to embrace it.  
G. J. Hart was recently named CEO of California Pizza Kitchens, where he intends to continue celebrating his great people.

Here are two links for additional perspectives on GJ's story:

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=1084547481

http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2011/03/12/a-dealer-in-hope/