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  • Managing Up

    What does it mean to “manage up”? While different organizations might have varying definitions of this phrase, at The Container Store we’d define it as simply putting yourself in another person’s shoes (particularly your manager or supervisor) to understand what they expect and help them accomplish their goals. But this isn’t only applicable in retail – you can use it in ANY business or company! Successfully managing up (or down, or all around!) is all about support, initiative, anticipation,

  • Whole-Brained Thinking

    Film director Stanley Kubrick is widely considered one of the greatest and most important filmmakers of all time. During his long career, he helmed such iconic works as 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, A Clockwork Orange, and Full Metal Jacket, and he was well-known for his highly methodical, perfectionist method of working with his actors and crew.While some outside observers saw this as evidence that he was aloof or dictatorial, those close to Kubrick claim he actually had much more of a

  • Why Have an Attitude of Gratitude?

    Thank you! Danke. Merci! Gracias. No matter how you say it, showing gratitude is a powerful way to make those around you feel appreciated. We’re often asked how we show our employees at The Container Store that they’re loved and appreciated, and our answer is always simple: we say “thank you.” Truly – it doesn’t take a big budget or a complicated program…we’ve found that the most effective way to make employees feel engaged is to genuinely thank them for their hard work. For this year’s We

  • Three Tips for Standing Out in a Job Interview

    The recruiting process often mirrors being at a dinner party. Think about the last time you were seated next to someone you didn’t know – it may have been uncomfortable trying to make conversation! But if you were lucky, you ended up next to a guest who was curious about you, offered up interesting and thought-provoking questions, and ultimately made your evening more enjoyable. Similarly, employers want to spend time with candidates who are interesting and can market themselves. Companies love

  • Finding and Cultivating a Purposeful Career

    We love author and optimist Simon Sinek, who spoke to and inspired our team at Our Leadership Conference in 2015. During a closing keynote at Retail’s BIG Show Student Program last month, Simon discussed the difference between a job that pays the bills and a career that makes you feel excited about going to work every day. Sinek highlighted awareness, humility, generosity, patience and relationships as keys to building that kind of purposeful career. Watch the video of Simon’s presentation

  • Scaling Conscious Business Practices

    We’re proud of the work Kip is doing with Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, as well as other conscious business leaders, academics and thought leaders to scale a more conscious approach to business. Recently, The New York Times interviewed Secretary Perez about his commitment to build relationships with the business community and spotlight companies he believes exemplify social and environmental responsibility – like The Container Store, Whole Foods Market and Costco. In the article, Secretary

  • Shakti Leadership

    At The Container Store, we’re passionate about Conscious Capitalism...and we’re also big fans of Conscious Capitalism Co-Founder, Raj Sisodia. The scholar, author and company board member will release his latest work, written with Nilima Bhat—Shakti Leadership: Embracing Feminine and Masculine Power in Business. In the book, the authors discuss how too many people, men and women alike, have bought into a notion of leadership that exclusively emphasizes traditionally “masculine” qualities:

  • TCS in Conscious Company Magazine

    Kip recently spoke to Conscious Company Magazine about The Container Store’s unique culture, his views on women in the workplace, and how paying employees better wages directly benefits the company’s bottom line. He reiterates our focus on how we have and will continue to run our business according to our seven Foundation Principles, to ensure that all – and we mean ALL – of our stakeholders WILL thrive! Check it out here!

  • Everybody Matters

    If you’re looking for your next great business read, look no further – Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family launches TODAY! It’s not only an enlightening book, but one filled with touching personal stories of real employees whose lives were changed for the better forever when they began working at Barry-Wehmiller, a capital equipment and engineering consulting firm led by CEO Bob Chapman, who believes in Truly Human Leadership. Starting in 1997, Bob

  • Love has a Place in Business

    The Container Store was recently mentioned in this excellent post on the Human Capital Blog by Michael Lee Stallard and we just had to share it! The blog is all about the competitive advantage of love in the workplace. Since our company was founded in 1978 we’ve believed in putting employees first and creating win-wins for all the stakeholders in our company, and that love – yes, love!, plays an important part in business. We truly believe that you can make business decisions based on love and

  • Signs You’re Working for a Great Company

    Lifehack.org just published an article listing 12 indicators that you’re working for a great company. They’ve identified the trend of focusing on employee happiness as a rising fad among companies around the world. Our hope is that someday, the practice of putting employees first and taking care of all of a company’s stakeholders simultaneously – employees, customers, vendors, the community – becomes the most common way of doing business around the world! Check out the article to find out how

  • Kip on Why Women Make Better Executives

    Kip recently spoke at the Tom Tom Founders Festival in Virginia – an event devoted to educating and inspiring the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Afterward he sat down for an in-depth interview with the Festival’s Student Outreach Coordinator all about Conscious Capitalism, our employee-first culture and his focus on blending social impact with economic gain. He starts out by sharing why he believes women make better executives than men – watch below to find out why!