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#CEOs: In every industry, some leaders inspire, lead, and shape the world around them. They create household brands, measure success through their team’s happiness, think outside the box, and give back at every opportunity. Vistage Worldwide, Inc. has contained these stories in their new e-book, “Limitless Horizons,” which showcases the 2023 Vistage Member Excellence Award winners who know no boundaries and help others see past their horizons. Here are just a few of their stories, each one an example of what is possible when you decide to dream — and go — big. https://lnkd.in/eysk4m99

Take a moment to check out our latest blog about our exceptional workers! It makes me so happy these individuals are able to get the recognition they deserve. 👏🏽 #LKJordan #EmployeeoftheQuarter #RecognizingSuccess #LKJSATX

#CEOs: In every industry, some leaders inspire, lead, and shape the world around them. They create household brands, measure success through their team’s happiness, think outside the box, and give back at every opportunity. Vistage Worldwide, Inc. has contained these stories in their new e-book, “Limitless Horizons,” which showcases the 2023 Vistage Member Excellence Award winners who know no boundaries and help others see past their horizons. Here are just a few of their stories, each one an example of what is possible when you decide to dream — and go — big. https://lnkd.in/eSxgEkSy

Today marks the end of 3 years on the Coastal Young Professionals Committee through the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce - Are You A Member?. I had the opportunity to spend my last year serving as their Chair and could not be more thankful for what this group and organization has done for my personal and professional development. This was one of my first committee's I joined as a working professional and to be honest, I did not understand the professional impact this could have when I first joined. My thoughts back then were... ❌ Do employers see value in their employees involvement in committee's? ❌ Is this the best way to spend my time? ❌ What will I get out of this at the end? My mindset going into joining was all wrong. Notice how all my thoughts were selfishly about what "I" would get out of it. As my time continued, my mindset shifted to others... 🌴 How can I impact the young professionals community? 🌵 How can I help adults jumpstart their career early on? 🥑 Employers definitely see value in outside involvement I learned a valuable lesson to focus on serving others rather than what is best for me. I found it interesting when you focus on serving others, fruit sometimes makes it's way back and benefits you personally. Here is some of the fruit that came after reflecting: 💡 I learned how to work on a team in various professions 💡 I learned how to lead a team as their chair 💡 I learned how to plan professional events 💡 I gained a great professional network 💡 I was nominated as 2023 Top Young Professional of the Year 💡 I gained insight on what employees look for in professional development Although I am stepping down from the committee I will still be involved with Sheboygan Chamber Events. Thank you to the best YP team out there! Kierra Brooks Klohie Kuehne Alex Vanden Heuvel Adam Vanderheyden Megan Kennedy-Pierce @ShellaPaukner Veronica Valdez Jacob Boyer, CPA Deidre Martinez Coastal Young Professionals Network #leadershipdevelopment #gratitude #youngprofessionals

The hardest part about my job is that all the clients I work with KEEP GETTING PROMOTED! 🥰 Last year, I leaned into our monthly strategy sessions with my clients to streamline communications and minimize choke points for long-term success. The two clients who seized the opportunities and concepts both got promoted. Congratulations, Sherry Mauch and Cara Oriani, SHRM-CP, on your recent promotions. Your success brings me joy! #Workplacewellness #Employeehealth #Wellbeingstrategy

Congratulations Cityview on being one of our 2024 CRE's Best Places to Work! 🎉 The best place to work is more than benefits packages, compensation and flexibility. Although all the aforementioned matter, we also considered examples set by corporate leadership, the company's spirit to giving back, and the affection employees help at these firms. Read the reasons behind our picks: https://lnkd.in/ggUd5xGS

We believe in celebrating success and recognising the hard work of our incredible team which is why we introduce annual awards 3 years ago. We firmly believe this continued recognition is important to: Boost Morale: Recognition awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding efforts of individuals. It's our way of saying, "We see you, and we appreciate you!" Encourage Excellence: Awards create a culture of excellence. They inspire everyone to bring their best to the table, every single day. Enhance Team Spirit: Celebrating individual achievements fosters a sense of unity and team spirit. We win together! Attract Talent: Prospective employees are drawn to workplaces where their efforts are recognized and valued. We’re proud to be that kind of place. Fuel Growth: Recognition is a powerful motivator. It drives our team to continue growing, learning, and exceeding their own expectations. We are delighted to annouce this years winners are: Consultant of the Year - Ollie Gearing Best in Business Support - Shane Lees Best New Starter - Georgie Lamberth Star of the Year - Nicole Cooper #nextphase #awards #employeerecognition #teamappreciation #workplaceculture #growthtogether #celebratingsuccess

After almost a year and a half at CVS Health Store 8141, the endless support from my field leadership team, developing my deep understanding of the business, building up my high performing team, I was so excited when my incredible AP Partner, Laquita Waligorski, called my name and my store up for recognition for achieving Platinum Plus status in myShrink Responsibility Excellence for a grade of A for 6 months straight. When I first took over my store, I knew there were many operational opportunities I would have to overcome. Being in a challenging urban market, facing many complexities, like the volume, the community, and years of neglect, taking on Laquita as my number one AP partner was one of the things I needed to guide me towards success. We spent the first months action planning together and setting attainable goals to develop my team. Laquita helped me grow my understanding of Asset Protection, when and how to leverage my partners, and how to retrain and repurpose my team in a healthier and safer environment for themselves, our customers, and our merchandise. Now, once we had built the groundwork together, she challenged me to achieve Platinum Plus Status! Although, I had my field responsibilities as an Emerging Leader, I was still able to develop the capabilities in my team to execute asset protection at a higher level! Not only was Store 8141 able to achieve the acclaimed Platinum Plus Status Award, but we are also projected to make inventory for 2024 (knock on wood), and we have moved our from an AP Tier 3 store to Tier 1! I know a lot of this is about what we’ve done at 8141, but I want to just take some time to recognize Laquita Waligorski. For the dedication to her role, for what she has shown and taught me, and for truly developing me to the next level. I’m proud to be one of her mentees! #cvshealth #assetprotection #leadership #platinum #platinumplus #development #complexity #city #detroit #business #urban #highperformingteam #teamwork #mentorship #growth #lossprevention

This post is thought provoking, to what extent should we consider the grooming and exposure benefits and at what stage should it then be considered exploitation?

I recently turned down a “promotion” for this very same reason. More responsibility and more accountability deserves more compensation. Even after trying to negotiate, administrative leadership held their ground and I declined their offer. To make matters worse, their second choice was one of my colleagues who knows they were the second choice. What kind of dark cloud might be hanging over their head as they start their new position? What a morale killer. What could have been a celebration of success showing others in the organization that growth within it is not only possible, but probable fell flat. The person who took the position was offered an increase (they are less experienced and on a different pay structure). The organization didn’t save any money, they just spent it on the less qualified candidate. If you want good people and highly qualified candidates to move up in your organization—making it stronger—it is just like any other process or equipment upgrade. It takes investment. Experience, skills, and abilities matter—especially if you don’t have in-house development programs and expect employees to pay for and complete it on their own. If you are promoting from within, then you need to trust and respect your workforce enough to compensate their willingness to take on more responsibilities—pay them!