Red Lobster President Explains Why You Should Never Eat Lunch Alone

By Rachel Sugar

We know eating a sad desk salad while staring at your inbox is bad for your creativity, your health, and your stress levels.

But according to Red Lobster president Salli Setta, there's another reason to get out from behind your screen at lunchtime: It's a prime networking opportunity.

"Someone told me a very long time ago 'never eat lunch at your desk,'" she says. That's why she encourages her executives to keep their calendars full. You should always have someone next up on your lunch docket, she advises.