March 12, 2026 | Business Observer
What does it take to build high-performing teams, transform established brands, and lead with confidence through change?
Toni Ronayne, Founder & CEO of The C Society, joins Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon on From the Corner Office to discuss her journey from leading iconic restaurant brands, including Perkins and Little Caesars Canada, to launching a new model of fractional executive leadership.
The conversation explores the importance of data-driven strategy, building great teams, navigating imposter syndrome, and recognizing the value of mentorship and feedback. Ronayne also shares the vision behind The C Society: making experienced C-suite leadership more accessible to restaurant and hospitality businesses without the traditional full-time executive overhead.
At the heart of the discussion is a powerful leadership philosophy: great organizations are built by great people, and leadership is about far more than a title.
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