There’s almost nothing I love more than celebrating the birthday of someone I love! My husband and I have celebrated five birthdays together and each year, I try to plan something more and more elaborate. Multi-location scavenger hunts, a full day packed with all of his favorite things, a surprise party with friends he hasn’t…
“We want to create a resilient youth; we just happen to use skateboarding.” Build Then Bless has two main goals: to improve the world one micro-interaction at a time, and to highlight businesses trying to do the same. It’d be tough to find another business in Utah who’s more dialed in on “micro-interactions” than Thread…
Employee growth and development programs can lead to higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better retention rates. For small businesses, this means less turnover and more experienced staff who can drive innovation and efficiency. And there are ways to build employee development without seriously impacting your revenue! Here are 10 employee growth and development ideas…
When I joined Lemonade Stand, I was looking for a flexible job that would put me through college. I wasn’t expecting the job to redefine my ideas of corporate life and community. But almost three years later, my experience at Lemonade Stand has not only made me a better marketer, but a better person. Want…
Work and fun—do they mix? At first glance, these two concepts might seem worlds apart. However, studies show that when employees have fun at work, it isn’t just about idle laughter or water cooler gossip. It contributes significantly to a company’s bottom line, increases employee loyalty, and creates a happier, more productive workplace. Let’s explore…
I’ve stayed at Lemonade Stand for almost three years, despite job offers from other companies. Just goes to show how a little care and attention goes a long way. About six months ago, my husband, Brad, was playing a pickup game of basketball when I got a call from him. “Aren’t you supposed to be…
It’s November, and you’re scrambling to make your year-end fundraising goals. You reach out to your donors, hoping they’ll come through like they did last year. But wait, you haven’t reached out to them since…well, last November. Sound familiar? Many non-profits fall into this cycle, engaging with donors heavily at the end of the year…
Remember the Great Resignation? Millions of employees left their jobs, causing a seismic shift in the job market. One of the top reasons people walked away was due to a lack of respect in the workplace. What does that look like and how can leaders work on respect in the workplace? Is it even worth…
I’ve noticed a cycle in corporate America and it goes like this: lower profits -> stressed managers and executives -> stressed employees -> client and employee turnover -> lower profits. It goes on and on, unless something or someone breaks the cycle. I think managers and executives are the most powerful way to break this…
Social media: the ultimate double-edged sword. We’ve all felt the positives and negatives that come with social media play out in our own lives: We love connecting with friends but find ourselves comparing or judging. We learn new things but get sucked into hours-long “doomscrolling,” and finally look up and wonder where all the time…