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Posts from August 2015

Aug 28, 2015
Speaking to Greatness… Awakening Genius

*This post is part of Our Leadership Conference Speaker Series. We hope you’ll enjoy reading all of the blogs written by each of Our Leadership Conference speakers, sharing the highlights and key takeaways from their session at the event! Just as each snowflake has a unique pattern, each person, so we are learning, has the potential for unique genius. Some people live their gifts, filled with curiosity, the spirit of adventure, and an eagerness to learn and grow. Others, for whatever reasons,
Aug 21, 2015
Experiencing TCS Culture as a Student

I just finished freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin as an environmental science major. As my first year of college wrapped up, I began to look for a summer job. I wanted to find something that would be worthwhile and with a company that has strong core values. I have grown up with The Container Store, as both of my parents have worked at the company for a combined 40 years. My father is the Store Facilities Director and my mother is the Logistics Director. Dinner table
Aug 18, 2015
Leadership Means Letting your Team Know You

*This post is part of Our Leadership Conference Speaker Series. We hope you’ll enjoy reading all of the blogs written by each of Our Leadership Conference speakers, sharing the highlights and key takeaways from their session at the event! Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a portion of The Container Store’s Leadership Conference. It was awesome to meet so many inspiring leaders from across the company, and see their Foundation Principles in action. There just aren’t many companies
Aug 10, 2015
An Intern’s Perspective of a Conscious Company

This summer, as I began my work at The Container Store, I was excited for so many reasons. First, as every employee who works here has at some point probably expressed, I have always loved The Container Store. Going to The Container Store, before I even knew about what a great company it is, has always been a deeply therapeutic experience, from the unforgettably helpful employees to the clean, bright aisles and products. Second, having been exposed to the basics of Conscious Capitalism and
Aug 07, 2015
What is Conscious Capitalism?

*This post is part of Our Leadership Conference Speaker Series. We hope you’ll enjoy reading all of the blogs written by each of Our Leadership Conference speakers, sharing the highlights and key takeaways from their session at the event! Capitalism is the greatest system for human flourishing ever invented – and we can make it even better by imbuing it with greater consciousness. The word “conscious” has many connotations for people. We define it as being mindful and awake, seeing reality as it