StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants’ Post

It's 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 & we would like to introduce you to Jim Dunlap from our Countertop Shop! 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Jim: I really enjoy cooking BBQ, and my favorite thing to cook is baby back ribs. I've even been told I should start a business because I take my meat seriously. 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦? 𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙒𝙀𝙍: Countertop Shop Manager 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦? 𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙒𝙀𝙍: I love the team atmosphere we have here. The family aspect is great to be a part of and the culture really helps us enjoy what we do. 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘝? 𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙒𝙀𝙍: I know how hard these people work and how dedicated to the quality of the product we all are. Every day we're out here working hard for the customer and each other, and it makes my job that much easier. 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥? 𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙒𝙀𝙍: Hands down, the leadership is second to none. They have the right teams in place, and not just that, but it all starts from the top and it trickles down. With great leadership, the employees are grateful, which creates a better environment where the people work hard because they care, and everyone treats each other great. Lastly, the opportunities for growth in each position are extensive and give employees something to strive for. 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕪 𝕥𝕦𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕟𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜'𝕤 𝕗𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖! #Alliancerv #JointheAlliance #rv #dotherightthing #Alliance #Paradigm #Valor #Avenue #Delta

There aren’t many leaders that I respect more than Best Buy’s Senior Executive Vice President, Kamy Scarlett. She’s brilliant, fun, warm, supportive, and has a way to cut through BS without having to wear a rebellious Sons of Anarchy leather vest to do it. She leads with her authentic personality and embraces and celebrates the individual personalities of her team. Kamy knows that being a front-line associate in a retail environment is a tough gig with long hours, disrespectful customers, and tons of direction from head office. Beyond product knowledge, they have to know specials, offers, and have a photographic memory of the binder that outlines the 5000 guidelines that dictate everything from how to bag a box to 60-day return policies. Kamy’s plan was simple. She simply went to her frontline staff and told them to forget all of that. There was only one direction they needed to understand and to put into practice: “Be Amazing”. That’s it. Be amazing. Kamy hired her people based on beliefs and values and expected them to be amazing at their jobs but she tossed away the script and let them deliver “AMAZING” in their own authentic way. It’s simpler, it’s easier to commit to memory, and it’s way more fulfilling which creates a much better experience for the customers AND the staff. When you inspire your people to be amazing, they will be.

Yesterday, the entire company took part in conversation around Smithbucklin's new values, what they mean, how they are applied, and what they can unlock for us with intentional practice. As someone who is values-driven and prioritizes company culture in any job, I was impressed. Every single value struck a chord with me and related beautifully with each other; together they weave a web of the skills and attitudes that yield success. Two things became clear throughout the day: 1. Smithbucklin did the leg work to distill these values from employee input. I can hear the voices of so many of my colleagues in each definition. (Shoutout to everyone that was involved in that year-long process.) 2. I found my fit in association management. If this is what I love to do, Smithbucklin is where I love to do it! Definitions included here: https://lnkd.in/g5eb2-PS

Cultivating a culture where happiness and well-being aren't just goals, but fundamental principles. At FACOR, it's about more than just smiles – it's about empowering our employees and the community around us to thrive, feel valued, and find fulfillment in every aspect of their lives. #facor #vedanta #transformingtheworkplace #transformingforgood #transformingforgood #employeewellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeEmpowerment #internationaldayofhappiness 

🌟 My Core Value!!🌟 In my initial weeks at BALLY, I was tasked with distilling my core values onto paper and pinning them to a special board in our BOH, alongside the values of my esteemed colleagues. Reflecting deeply, I identified the following as my guiding principles: 1. Adaptability 2. Resourcefulness 3. Teamwork 4. Sharing knowledge 5. Curiosity Initially, I perceived this exercise as a means to understand my team better. Yet, over time, I unearthed a deeper purpose – a reminder of our authentic selves and unwavering values. Our core beliefs can waver amidst life’s challenges, environmental factors, and mental states. But revisiting these values serves as a grounding force, empowering us to stand firm in the face of adversity. Let’s remain steadfast in our values, regardless of the challenges that lie ahead. 💼 #BALLY #CoreValues #TeamCulture #StayTrue

🔊 The Power of Listening and Engaging with Partners: A Catalyst for Our Corporate Culture! 🔥 At Cintas we believe in the transformative power of listening and engaging with our partners. By actively seeking their input and collaborating closely, we foster strong relationships and create a thriving environment. This approach not only helps us understand our partners needs but also allows us to tailor our strategies, products, and services to deliver exceptional service and an experience to our customers. It cultivates a culture of openness, innovation, and customer-centricity, propelling us to new heights of success. Together, let's continue to embrace the value of listening and engagement in driving our corporate culture. #ListeningAndEngagement #CorporateCulture Justin Parker Jocelyn Baumgardner Amir Richardson Michael Portillo Wil Ross Frances Gesualdo Joe Bower Katie Gough-Edwards Jason Gemmecke Katelyn Schwaegerle

SO many places talk about having people problems within their company. What does that even mean?! Aren't the people complaining about people problems also people? When we look a little closer and really dig in we find that the people problems are actually process, structure, or partnership problems. People are messy, yes. But they are what make work great. The problems that are being felt are much more specific and can be solved. My Leading People Program is open for just a few more days and it is based around one thing: helping people lead people more effectively. Put an emoji in the comments if you agree with my position on this one. Even better, put an emoji in the comments if you are an LPP grad and have seen results from our work together! #leadingpeopleprogram #workthatsgoodforpeople

Today marks my third year anniversary with Turn 14 Distribution, Inc.! Reflecting on the past three years, It's hard to believe how fast the time has gone; most days I walk in feeling like I just started yesterday. When I first came here, I thought I knew a lot more about - well, everything - than I actually did. In looking back at all the things I've learned and accomplished, I can only attribute these successes to the support from all of the lovely people here (not just in the HR department) and the culture that Turn 14 Distribution has built. Usually in interviews, I describe this as a 'learning' environment; a culture defined not by shaming mistakes, but by using them as opportunities to improve and reach higher. It's also an environment that takes the time to do and build things the right way, not frivolously jumping into things to say we do them. Ultimately though, it's the entrepreneurial spirit that makes this such a special place to be. From entry-level to senior leadership, it's a culture of innovators looking to build the best experience/product/process that they can so every team and business partner can benefit. Here's looking forward to the next few years!

We've been so lucky to work with such an exciting array of family businesses over the years 💛 Here are a few thoughts from Megan about why we love working with them... #FamilyBusinessWeek Family Business UK