Recently, Ayo Edebiri directed an episode for the third season of “The Bear” with a focus on creating a positive energy on set. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Edebiri revealed that she aimed to bring good mood and decent communication to the set to enhance the workday flow. As chef Sydney Adamu on “The Bear,” Edebiri has won several awards for her performance, including an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award. She acted alongside Jeremy Allen White, who plays chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto on the show.
In a separate interview with Variety, White mentioned that the second season of “The Bear” focused on transforming The Original Beef of Chicagoland into an upscale restaurant, resulting in less cooking on set. However, he noted that the third season would return to the functioning kitchen atmosphere of the first season. During her episode’s direction, Edebiri drew inspiration from show creator Christopher Storer while emphasizing the importance of positive energy. She shared that energy tends to flow from the top down and is crucial in creating a positive work environment.
Creating a positive work environment is essential as evidenced by a 2021 study from McKinsey which found that feeling valued and appreciated at work is one of the main reasons people leave their jobs. Jasmine Hill, CEO of Radiant Slate Consulting highlighted this point when she emphasized that CEOs should invest time, energy and resources into developing their company culture and employees. Additionally, research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology in 2018 suggested that behaving well at work can improve sleep quality indicating that positive interactions at work can have a positive impact on personal well-being.
Overall, Ayo Edebiri’s approach towards directing an episode for “The Bear” highlights how important it is to create a positive work environment for all employees involved in any project or production process.