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Chipotle’s COO takes employees to dinner every week to spot his next leaders—here are the 4 traits he’s seeking

Chipotle’s COO, Jason Kidd, hosts weekly dinners with employees to identify potential leaders, seeking four key traits: teamwork, ownership of outcomes, problem anticipation, and problem-solving skills. The company promoted 23,000 employees in 2025, with most leadership roles filled internally.

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