Welcome to How Leaders Lead where every week you get to listen in while I interview some of the very best leaders in the world.

I break down the key learning so that by the end of the episode, you'll have something simple you can apply as you develop into a better leader.

That's what this podcast is all about.

Today's guest is Chris Geissons, the president and

CEO of Wawa. Now, depending on where you live, you might be wondering, what the heck is Wawa?

But if you spent time in the Philadelphia area and in the Northeast, you know that Wawa is one of

the most beloved, convenience store chains in America.

Chris has been with Wawa for more than 25 years, and let me tell you, he has played a huge

role in growing Wawa and creating a culture that is second to none.

You see, Chris believes in putting customers and employees first.

I mean truly taking care of people.

It's the key to scaling a successful business. As I like to say, when you do the right thing,

the right things happen. And it's inspiring to see that that truly plays out at Wawa.

If you want to learn how to operationalize that concept, if you want to build a people-first culture,

if you're trying to scale something without losing that human element, well, you are listening

to the right podcast. Here's my conversation with my good friend and soon to be yours, Chris Geysen.

I really can't wait to get into Alia Lee, but I know you've grown up as a huge

Philadelphia sports fan.

Looking back, what's a highlight that you'll always remember?

Oh, boy.

Well, we just had some this year going to the World Series unexpectedly.

We're in the middle of one with the Philadelphia Eagles and the run that they're having. But, you know, for me, it had to be the Eagles and the Super Bowl. You know, I grew up, and the reason I'm such a fan is grew up with three older brothers and a father who would take us often into Philadelphia four games and grew up

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