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  • Perspectives on Diverse Thinking

    If everyone in the world acted and thought the same way, what would be the end result? Most likely, the diverse array of cultures around the world would disappear, innovation would be stalled forever, and everyday conversation would be dreadfully dull! In fact, it’s the interaction between various personality types, cultures, and schools of thought that have shaped the human race in positive ways and given rise to some of its greatest achievements. Case in point: rock and roll music. While the

  • The Power of Empathy

    A few weeks ago, my wife and I joined our friends at a local movie theater screening of the beautiful new documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” which celebrates the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, titular host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. A warm and universally-beloved figure, Fred Rogers spent over four decades patiently teaching children that they were loved, important, and that their feelings mattered. While many of his contemporaries in children’s entertainment aspired to nothing more

  • Perspectives on Women in the Workplace

    Even though The Container Store was founded by two guys, women have always been an integral part of our company. As a company where 65% of our employees are women (including our CEO and five out of eight members of our executive leadership team), the plight of women in the workplace has always been something that is very dear to us. The fact remains, however, that many women still face challenges in the workplace, and we believe that it’s vital for businesses to recognize this and work together

  • D Magazine Article Features TCS’s Melissa Reiff

    Recently, D Magazine sat down with several of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s most noted female CEOs of public companies—including Match Group’s Mandy Ginsberg, Tandy Leather Factory’s Shannon Greene, and our very own Melissa Reiff!—to discuss their various challenges, career paths, and what they’ve learned along the way. It’s a fascinating look into work and accomplishments of these business leaders, and you can check it out here.

  • Perspectives on Workplace Communication

    Communication: While it’s one of the human skills with which we all have a great deal of experience, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s something we’ve all mastered, particularly in the workplace. Many of the issues that weaken even the oldest and most established businesses ultimately boil down to poor communication. (In fact, the same can be said for governments, social clubs, marriages, or pretty much any other human institution.) As our CEO, Melissa Reiff, often says, we must practice

  • Vital Lessons Learned at Conscious Capitalism 2018

    In early May, a dozen of The Container Store’s employees and vendor partners traveled to Dallas to attend the 2018 Conscious Capitalism Conference. This annual event routinely features talks and seminars from some of the best conscious business leaders in the country, and this year’s speaker lineup included leaders from Whole Foods Market, Student Maid, Gravity Payments, Poo-Pourri, Which Wich, and many others. Needless to say, the expectations were high, and this amazing speakers enlightened,

  • Why Culture is Critical for Millennial Workers

    Millennials (generally considered to be those born between 1982 and 2000) are expected to make up about 75% of the workforce by the year 2025. More than any other generation before them, many of them have embraced the opportunity to either become entrepreneurs or opt for “gigs” instead of traditional jobs with companies, resulting in what’s come to be known as a “gig economy.” Why is this the case? Several factors come into play. In today’s Amazon-affected world, consumers demand convenience and

  • Perspectives on Conscious Business

    Ever since the publication of John Mackey and Raj Sisodia’s seminal book Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business five years ago, the idea of “conscious business” has spread far and wide throughout the world. As a big proponent of the Conscious Capitalism movement, The Container Store truly believes in the importance of creating a business where ALL STAKEHOLDERS can thrive together – including our employees, customers, vendors, shareholders and the community. So, on the

  • Perspectives on Creativity

    “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” – Albert Einstein This famous quote demonstrates the incredible importance of creativity. Great minds are often not driven by what they know but what they’d like to know, and getting there involves a certain amount of imagination and creativity. Of course, creativity is not just important to theoretical physicists, but to everyone, especially in the business world. Creativity fuels innovation and adaptation, and virtually no business would ever be

  • Perspectives on Fun and Humor at Work

    Unless you’re Angela Martin from NBC’s “The Office”, most people like to have fun at work. (Of course, if you try to have too much fun, you might end up becoming Michael Scott. Don’t do that either.) While it might sometimes be a tricky balance, cultivating a fun, humorous atmosphere in the workplace can ultimately increase camaraderie and productivity. In fact, our own CEO Melissa Reiff even lists a good sense of humor as one of her 15 Heartfelt Characteristics of a Great Leader! We recently

  • Our Favorite Posts of 2017

    Now that 2017 has ended and a new year has already begun, we wanted to take a quick look back at some of our favorite What We Stand For blog posts from the past year. In a way, choosing our favorite blog posts is kinda like choosing amongst our own children, but in this case our children are inanimate objects who won’t get their feelings hurt, so it’s all good. ;-) So, without further ado, a few of our favorite blog posts of 2017! (*insert drumroll here*)   “Melissa Reiff’s 15 Heartfelt

  • Perspectives on Productivity

    With a new year comes the inevitable New Year’s resolutions, and for many people that means the resolution to get more stuff done (“I will read more books,” “I will exercise more,” “I will advance my career,” etc.). Productivity is something that relates directly to one’s own creativity, stress level, and the amount of sleep you get, so here are a few articles to help you start the new year off right! “Five Daily Habits For Future-Proofing Your Brain” by Tara Swart (via Fast Company) “In an