Episode 16
Chef Grant Achatz (Re-Release): How to Chase the Impossible - Even When Everything’s at Stake (S12/Ep.16)
Note: This episode was originally released in 2020 and is being re-shared due to its continued relevance and listener response. It reflects the business context at the time of recording.
Grant Achatz is the Creative Director & Co-Owner of The Alinea Group. Named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the world and a multi-time James Beard Award winner, Grant’s story goes far beyond accolades. In this episode, he shares how his early days in a Michigan diner shaped his relentless work ethic, how he handles criticism at the top of his game, and how a life-threatening diagnosis forced him to reimagine his identity as a chef. He opens up about creativity, fatherhood, and giving back to the hospital that saved his life. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Grant Achatz.
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