Everyone wants to belong to something larger than themselves. Companies that foster a strong sense of community are destined to succeed. That's a big part of what #companyculture is all about, for any business. Elderly Instruments of Lansing, Michigan is showing us all how belonging and community can help build a strong, durable business. The company has created a shared sense of purpose and belonging among the people who work there, making them an integral part of its success. Elderly is also a prime example of how important local engagement can be. #organizationalculture #belonging #culturechange #changemanagement
Community is truly an unstoppable force, and key to lasting local engagement. Organizations that make participation the centerpiece of community understand this principle. Many, many congratulations to Michigan's own Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Michigan on receiving America's Top Small Business award for 2023 from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. CEO and Co-owner, Lillian Werbin rocks, period! There's a great article and interview with Lillian in the May / June 2024 edition of the Small Business Association of Michigan's FOCUS magazine. I remember passing Elderly Instruments's shop back when I was a grad student at Michigan State University over 15 years ago. Friends had talked about Elderly, and owner/co-founder, Stan Werbin. But I had no idea what a strong spirit of community Elderly was building. It reminds us all, I think, to pay attention to what's going on around us when searching for examples of what success truly means, in business and in life. #lansingmi #sbam #smallbusiness #music #community #culture
