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Disrupt corporate philanthropy with us! If you're looking for better ways to serve your community and grow your business, we're sharing every strategy that's helped us get more sales, have happier employees, and impact lives beyond a vague corporate donation.

Abby Haralson
Abby Haralson |
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The Most Effective ACL Reconstruction Prescription? Spoonful of Comfort

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…

Abby Haralson
Abby Haralson |

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…

Abby Haralson
Abby Haralson |

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…

Abby Haralson
Abby Haralson |
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Managers Impact Mental Health More Than Doctors: A Call To Action

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…

Adrienne Patton
Adrienne Patton |
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My First Build Then Bless Experience

Even though I’m usually more cautious (thanks to many hours of true crime podcasts), I had the overwhelming feeling that I needed to help. I opened the door.  93% of Lemonade Stand’s employees chose to work there because of their culture operating system, called Build Then Bless. I am in the 7%—the small group who…

Abby Haralson
Abby Haralson |
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How Social Media Has Changed Personal Interactions For Better or Worse

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…

Adrienne Patton
Adrienne Patton |
young woman with curly hair

A Tale of Two Cities and One Street Musician

I couldn’t believe it. He had made it to New York City, and I was finally in a position to send him a tip. Last September, I had truly one of the most serendipitous, endearingly-bizarre experiences of my life outside of Grand Central Station. But in order for you to understand what happened to me…

Abby Haralson
Abby Haralson |
multi-generational employees from Lemonade Stand

How To Build an Unbeatable Benefits Package that Works for Everyone

Pet insurance, fertility treatments, paid time off: benefits communicate a company’s priorities, priorities that can have a major impact on employee happiness and retention. But while some companies offer flashy benefits like unlimited vacation, others stick to the basics like medical coverage and retirement plans. So how do you build an unbeatable employee benefits package…

Abby Haralson
Abby Haralson |
young gen z female remote working

What Does Gen Z Value in the Workplace?

Worried that your office is about to be overrun by TikTok dances and bucket hats? Gen Z is taking the workplace by storm—this year, they’ve surpassed the amount of Baby Boomers in the workplace and make up one third of our world population. But instead of relying on stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace,…

Greg Trimble
Greg Trimble |
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It’s Not That Hard To Stand Out From Your Competition – Here’s How

A few weeks ago, my family and I drove over 6,000 miles across the United States. We traveled from town to town and city to city, struck by the beauty that surrounded us. We charged through brilliant lightning storms and raucous thunder. We dodged animals on the highway and tried not to run out of…