"If you don’t use your voice, there’s someone waiting behind you who will."
About Kat Cole
Kat Cole — Life and Legacy
Kat Cole is a distinguished business executive recognized for her transformative impact on the food and beverage sector. As the former president of Cinnabon and current COO of Focus Brands, she has redefined leadership through her emphasis on resilience and innovation. Cole's philosophy centers around the idea that true leadership involves embracing discomfort and learning from failures. She famously stated, 'You have to be willing to be misunderstood for long periods of time,' underscoring her belief that groundbreaking ideas often face initial skepticism. This perspective reflects her journey, where she transitioned from a waitress to a high-ranking executive, demonstrating that adaptability and hard work are essential for success. Cole's insights continue to resonate, inspiring a new generation of leaders to prioritize meaningful impact over mere profit. Her quotes serve as a reminder that the path to success is often paved with challenges, and it is through these experiences that leaders can truly grow and innovate.
Quote collection
Kat Cole quotes
6 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Have empathy, gratitude and respect for every position in the company."
"Focus on things that are small enough to change, but big enough to matter"
"When we get our sense of self from only one place, when something goes wrong and the inevitable happens, it can crush you emotionally, spiritually and physically. So it’s important not to believe you are defined by one place, one relationship or one thing, and to find ways to keep your sense of self strong."
"Success is mostly driven by how badly you want something and how well you partner with other great people. It has to do with how hungry you are."
"I've learned to question success a lot more than failure."