his leadership in action
Ethical Leadership
World Central Kitchen
Work Ethic
Early Life
100

what are ways you can be a proper ethical leader. 

encouraging, and leading others using a proper moral compass. 

100

The core trait of ethical leaders involves transparency and accountability above all else 

Honesty

100

What was the reason/event that made Jose start the World Central Kitchen?

An earthquake in Haiti.

100
How did his early kitchen jobs shape his attitude towards hard work and discipline?

Success comes from long hours, consistency, and attention to detail, with fast-paced, demanding environments.

100

This childhood experience of being forced to confront something he disliked helped shape José Andrés’ persistence and problem-solving mindset.


What is: The Green Pepper Story


200

What was the number of casualties from the 2017 hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico

2975

200

Leaders demonstrate this by keeping responsibility for their actions and accepting the consequences of their decisions 

Accountability
200

How does WCK manage to reach so many people during their operations 

They utilize the locals.

200
What did he learn about perseverance while training and working in restaurants?

He learned that failure and setbacks are a part of life, it's ok to ask for help and not know all the answers to everything in the moment.

200

This belief, learned from his Dad, shows that food is more than survival,it is a tool for connection and caring for others.


What is:Food brings people together


300

Jose typically uses food to heal the souls of those who have been hit with natural disasters and those in active war zones. what are some other ideas that you as an individual if you were in Joses position

Asking the local population for help/ suggestions.

300

This principle requires leaders to treat all individuals fairly and without favouritism nor discrimination

impartiality

300

What food does Jose emphasize is a way to build community?

 Sandwiches. Everybody can contribute.

300

How did working under demanding chefs influence his standards and work ethic?

Working under skilled chefs pushed Jose to be better, and to push himself to work harder developing precision, speed, and taking pride in his work.

300

What quote does José Andrés’ father say supporting his belief about generosity and feeding others?


‘What is:If more people showed up… just add more rice.’”


400

Jose struggled to get help when he went down to Puerto Rico. what ways could he have helped the locals without the aid of major corporations 

asking small businesses and hospitality centers 

400

This quality requires leaders to align their actions with stated values, ensuring consistency between what they say and what they do 

Integrity

400

What was the biggest worry that Jose had when WCK would leave disaster areas?

How the economy would be after the left. Or if people where fed after the WCK had left.

400

In what ways did he show initiative and ambition early in his career? 

Jose showed initiative by seeking out opportunities to learn from some of the best chefs by moving to new places, coming to the United States, getting numerous jobs in the culinary field, and not giving up his passion and love for cooking. 

400

These early lessons in persistence, generosity, and experience later influenced José Andrés' way of what type of leadership?

What is ethical leadership


500

Jose andres believes in overall and selflessness. how can you as an individual partake in a similar creed to Jose andres?

volunteering, showing compassion, leading, listening to others, and respecting others

500

This concept refers to a leader’s ability to balance competing interests and make morally sound decisions that align with both organizational goals and societal good

Ethics based decision making

500

How many people did the organization manage to feed in the first ten months of the Ukrainian war?

185 million

500
How did his early experiences prepare him for leadership later on?

His career taught him how to work with others, stay calm under pressure, and lead by example. He had some challenges when he first started out his career but took pride in the challenges and supporting the people that supported him when he was in tough spots.

500

This shared principle between José Andrés and the presenter shows how early exposure to food and family traditions can shape future career paths.


Food Brings People together