"Put your people first—they're the backbone of the company. Words on a wall are easy, but leaders must treat people right. Losing sight of this for results leads down the wrong path.”
In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Jennifer Ricks, Chief Human Resources Officer at KeHE Distributors to discuss KeHE’s commitment to employee well-being, their innovative talent retention strategies, and the magic behind their Dream Manager program.
In their conversation, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of humility, courage, and treating employees with dignity and respect. You’ll learn how KeHE Distributors prioritizes people, fosters a supportive environment, and balances caring for employees with achieving business results.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Things to listen for:
[06:12] Use a leadership model that inspires goodness and growth
[12:22] Balancing growth and culture in company expansion
[18:25] Navigating COVID, acquiring companies, and workforce development
[23:41] Courage for collaborative relationships
[31:27] Focusing on people and doing good
[38:18] How to develop a solid team
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