by Ali Elgersma | Jan 20, 2021 | Define The Culture
I find that the simplest approach is often the best. Unfortunately, simplicity doesn’t mean easy. We focus on company vision, mission and values in our work at FiveFour. We do that because without a clear vision — one that is...
by Ali Elgersma | Jan 12, 2021 | Design The Experience
I heard a story recently that’s a real-life demonstration of the principles we follow at FiveFour. It’s a coffee story, which got me interested right away. Mmmmmm, coffee. Susie Patrick owns the Breadsmith stores in Sioux...
by Ali Elgersma | Jan 12, 2021 | Define The Culture
I want to talk about vision. As in, your vision for your business. I know what you’re probably thinking: “Vision?! I don’t want to talk about the future! I have too many things that must be done today! There are sales to close. Meetings to...
by Ali Elgersma | Dec 19, 2020 | Develop The Team
It’s “One Word” time. What’s yours? Every year about this time, the FiveFour team gets together to talk about one of the foundational books in the Team Improvement Rewards Program. “One Word that Will Change Your Life” has had a...
by Ali Elgersma | Dec 7, 2020 | Define The Culture
Two sources reinforced something we often talk about at FiveFour. Real culture change in any organization starts at the top. Specifically, any employee engagement effort is first a leadership engagement effort. It seems obvious but what commonly happens is the...