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Meet the food transport and storage company with a purpose to feed the world. Lineage Logistics is a $2 billion enterprise driving more than a third of the temperature-controlled food distribution in the U.S., moving 8% of the global food supply. The company is deeply purpose-driven and operates on a stakeholder-driven model, focused on transforming the food supply chain to positively impact customers, communities, and beyond.
Sean Vanderelzen, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Megan Hendricksen, VP Marketing & Communications at Lineage, joined Purpose 360 to talk about the company lives its purpose. Listen for their insights on:
- How Lineage developed an authentic purpose, rooted in the journey from farms and factories to shelves and tables
- How purpose helped Lineage act swiftly during COVID-19 to transport food to areas in need as well as donate $5 million and 100 million meals alongside nonprofit partners
- How Lineage leverages its purpose and capabilities to tackle a massive social problem: food waste
- The impact of purpose on recruiting and talent retention, as well as employee engagement
Links & Notes
- (00:00) - Welcome to Sean & Megan from Lineage Logistics
- (05:43) - Sean's & Megan's Journey to Lineage Logistics
- (11:13) - Creating a Culture
- (15:05) - Finding Their Purpose
- (17:34) - Employee Excitement
- (20:45) - Purpose in Recruitment
- (23:19) - Recognition
- (24:17) - Unlocking Employee Potential
- (28:05) - COVID-19 & Lineage Logistics
- (36:06) - Greg's Videos
- (38:06) - Servant Leadership
- (40:39) - Turning the Org Chart on Its Head
- (41:53) - Growing Through Acquisition
- (46:42) - Key Insights About Developing Your Purpose
- (52:40) - Final Words
