Tell us your favorite Foundation Principle and you could win!

41 responses to “Tell us your favorite Foundation Principle and you could win!”

1. Pat Fleury says:

   August 27, 2012 at 3:38 pm

   

   I like the Container store because all of your employees are selected for intelligence. There is none of this "It's ...

   I like the Container store because all of your employees are selected for intelligence. There is none of this “It’s not my job/area/department” excuse to be found. The employees know where everything is and can give ideas about various ways to use the products. They tell me which products fit MY needs instead of just trying to sell me something.
   One employee, upon helping us find just the right desk chair, managed to get the manager to give us the sale price—which was going into effect the next day. At another store, an employee would have kept mum about the sale, but this employee realized that a happy customer was more likely to purchase in the future while a customer who felt tricked would be angry for a long time.

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2. Hope Valbuena says:

   August 18, 2012 at 11:40 pm

   

   I really appreciate all of your Foundation Principles. However, I do believe my favorite is 'Air of Excitement' and ...

   I really appreciate all of your Foundation Principles. However, I do believe my favorite is ‘Air of Excitement’ and here is why. Imagine a world that is infused with enthusiasm and excitement. When you enter a Container Store this is surely felt, and imagine the possibilities if many of us took this to heart. In my profession, teaching, I think this is a fundamental tenet, and one to which I wholeheartedly subscribe. If I am not passionate about what I am teaching, how can I expect my students to be excited about the subject at hand? An ‘air of excitment’ goes a long way….in a classroom, in a retail establishment…in life!

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3. Diane Butler-Gibson says:

   August 13, 2012 at 4:31 pm

   

   An orderly house is a Godly House

   An orderly house is a Godly House

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4. Liz Gerardi says:

   August 13, 2012 at 1:45 pm

   

   I love you guys. You are my second home. I have been working on organization my whole life is almost ...

   I love you guys. You are my second home. I have been working on organization my whole life is almost addicting I have been told but no place puts it all together then you guys imagination it’s just uncanning

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5. georgia shurts says:

   August 13, 2012 at 8:19 am

   

   My husband and I are involved in a museum called the Road to Victory Military Museum. We preserve the ...

   My husband and I are involved in a museum called the Road to Victory Military Museum. We preserve the history artifacts of those that have fought for our country by taking in donations of historical artifacts for this 501 (3) corgiazation to precerve the past. All artifacts are logged and displayed. We also have a venture scout group to help young boys and gals get involved in history and ready them for the future age 12-20 year olds join our truoop 804th Venture group. These volunteers go to WWII events and military events and all branches of the service are represented. We love ot hear the stories the men and women have to share with us and we atttempt to make them realize how much we respect and appreciate all that they have done for our country whether it be the Gulf War, Vietnam, Koreon Conflict;Iraq and Afghanistan it is all history and a large part of our country . PLEASE check us out on facebook. The following website is great but facebook is more accuratehttp://www.roadtovictorymilitarymuseum.org/

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6. Vel says:

   August 12, 2012 at 2:26 pm

   

   The cmmunication-driven culture is a priority for the Container Store, and I see it and feel it every time I ...

   The cmmunication-driven culture is a priority for the Container Store, and I see it and feel it every time I visit the store. Employees are very transparent about the range and quality of products, and they are always upbeat in telling me about what’s new. So, I am happy with the customer service, and I see that positive communication is helping everyone – both employees and customers!

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7. Freddie Cinquina jr. says:

   August 11, 2012 at 8:24 pm

   

   communication IS leadership and the key to success -

   communication IS leadership and the key to success -

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8. BB says:

   August 10, 2012 at 10:32 am

   

   I love the principle of helping clients with the professional advice. I will always come to you for my home ...

   I love the principle of helping clients with the professional advice. I will always come to you for my home organization.

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9. Victoria says:

   August 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm

   

   I love #4: The best selection, service and price. Cause who doesn't love getting the very best price!!

   I love #4: The best selection, service and price. Cause who doesn’t love getting the very best price!!

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10. Susan Morris says:

    August 6, 2012 at 9:06 am

    

    My favorite Container Store Foundation Principle is "One Great Person = Three Good People". As a Customer Service trainer within ...

    My favorite Container Store Foundation Principle is “One Great Person = Three Good People”. As a Customer Service trainer within my organization, I cannot agree with this principle more and I see it exemplified EVERY time I visit the Container Store. I often use examples of great customer service from my personal visits to the Container Store in my training sessions with our associates. You can clearly see that the Container Store invests not only money but time and compassion in it’s associates by the way that they interact with your customers. Your associates are actively engaged not only with your organization but with eachother and most importantly your customers. I will be a Container Store customer for life!

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11. Ñanette Miller says:

    August 4, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    

    Air of excitement. The one foundation principle that really stands out for me. Excitement can be such an addicting emotion.

    Air of excitement. The one foundation principle that really stands out for me. Excitement can be such an addicting emotion.

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12. Thanuja says:

    August 2, 2012 at 9:38 am

    

    Communication is leadership! it is the key to inform people about the store and new products.Positive experiences contribute to great ...

    Communication is leadership! it is the key to inform people about the store and new products.Positive experiences contribute to great success.

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13. Robinn Eason says:

    July 31, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    

    I am most impressed with "Man in the Desert Selling". It's a fanatical mind set. I will be using in ...

    I am most impressed with “Man in the Desert Selling”. It’s a fanatical mind set. I will be using in my personal life as wee as my professional life every where. I have never heard it before and I am happy to to experience the BEST selling technique in my life so far.

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14. Angela Byrd says:

    July 29, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    

    Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind. You need to train before it happens. This is what we do as ...

    Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind. You need to train before it happens.

    This is what we do as teachers, we prepare our students for the road ahead, giving them the skills needed to be sucessful in whatever path they may chose.

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15. Jennifer says:

    July 29, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    

    Best principle: Man in the Desert Selling. If a customer has carved out the time to visit and ...

    Best principle: Man in the Desert Selling. If a customer has carved out the time to visit and ask for help finding one item; then for sure, it is a complete project that needs to be solved. Creative ideas, suggestions, and being a good listener from the sales person will ensure the complete project is organized and executed. Great principle.

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16. Carol Cutler says:

    July 21, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    

    Wow! Love contests and what is better than a Container Store gift card!

    Wow! Love contests and what is better than a Container Store gift card!

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17. Shari says:

    July 21, 2012 at 11:12 am

    

    the principles my parents instilled in me.

    the principles my parents instilled in me.

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18. sheila wiedemer says:

    July 21, 2012 at 6:40 am

    

    I love your store and your employees! Kris at the Kenwood store has been most helpful. Your staff is helpful ...

    I love your store and your employees! Kris at the Kenwood store has been most helpful. Your staff is helpful without hovering or being annoying. They ask what you are looking for and give you ideas on how to use items to your advantage. I am impressed with your staff, quality of your products, neatness of the store, and ease of finding things. Thanks for starting a much needed business for those of us who wish to be more organized!

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19. India Tolbert says:

    July 21, 2012 at 5:30 am

    

    It's great that The Container Store has principles that will positively benefit its employees and customers.

    It’s great that The Container Store has principles that will positively benefit its employees and customers.

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20. Teresa R says:

    July 21, 2012 at 5:11 am

    

    The Container Store is my go-to for all storage problems. The clerks are super helpful and innovative with any ...

    The Container Store is my go-to for all storage problems. The clerks are super helpful and innovative with any and all problems that need solving.

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21. barb says:

    July 21, 2012 at 1:33 am

    

    i looooooooooooooooooooooove the container store! thanks for having such great products!

    i looooooooooooooooooooooove the container store! thanks for having such great products!

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22. Marilyn Landman says:

    July 20, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    

    The principle of One great person = 3 good people is a great principle. You mentor and set an example ...

    The principle of One great person = 3 good people is a great principle. You mentor and set an example for others. In work ethic, helpfulness, caring, going the extra mile and the others will follow. I have visited Container Store in San Francisco, and they follow this rule.

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23. MicaBrown says:

    July 20, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    

    My favorite principal is No. 2 because without communication you have nothing. Communication in an organization or in a relationship ...

    My favorite principal is No. 2 because without communication you have nothing. Communication in an organization or in a relationship even, is the key to making things work. Without communication, there is no leadership.

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24. Kevin Folse says:

    July 20, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    

    Sounds good to me!! I could spend much more on your products!!

    Sounds good to me!! I could spend much more on your products!!

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25. Susan Cox says:

    July 20, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    

    I love The Container Store!!! Their products help me stay organized in a beautiful way!!! More power to ...

    I love The Container Store!!! Their products help me stay organized in a beautiful way!!! More power to CONTAIN YOURSELF!!!

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26. Lisa says:

    July 20, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    

    Communication is Leadership

    Communication is Leadership

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27. NBR says:

    July 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    

    Love Shopping at Container Store, and usually find what I need Love the Raccoon foldup bag

    Love Shopping at Container Store, and usually find what I need

    Love the Raccoon foldup bag

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28. Janice Lienhard says:

    July 20, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    

    I love # 2. Communication IS the key to success, regardless of what you do in life.

    I love # 2. Communication IS the key to success, regardless of what you do in life.

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29. Kathy says:

    July 20, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    

    Our home doesn't have a lot of closets and we are limited with space and need help to organize it. ...

    Our home doesn’t have a lot of closets and we are limited with space and need help to organize it. Help! Please make our life easier with better organization. I know just the right place for it. The container store.

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30. Kathy says:

    July 20, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    

    I need all the best storage needs possible to make our home more comfortable. I know the container store can ...

    I need all the best storage needs possible to make our home more comfortable. I know the container store can do that.

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31. Cyndi White says:

    July 20, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    

    I love this store! Not only do they have every thiing imaginable to organise me - not an easy task ...

    I love this store! Not only do they have every thiing imaginable to organise me – not an easy task – the employees are terrific – knowledgeable, enthusiastic – I’ve never met anyone there who didn’t love working there.

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32. Kathy says:

    July 20, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    

    I like principle number 4 because I heard nothing but the best things for the container store. I have only ...

    I like principle number 4 because I heard nothing but the best things for the container store. I have only visited the online store and not the actual store. I heard the selection is great and the prices are unbeatable and affordable. I really need to organize big time around the house and it would be nice to win a $100 gift card.

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33. Gayle says:

    July 20, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    

    Being organized saves time because you can find everything in its place. Gayle

    Being organized saves time because you can find everything in its place. Gayle

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34. Yakira says:

    July 20, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    

    I like your Air of Excitement principle. With so many entities competing for the consumer dollar it gives people another ...

    I like your Air of Excitement principle. With so many entities competing for the consumer dollar it gives people another good reason to shop The Container Store. Keep it exciting and fun!

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35. Dori says:

    July 20, 2012 at 10:54 am

    

    The Container Store is my 'heaven'. Walked into my first store about 12 years ago and still get excited ...

    The Container Store is my ‘heaven’. Walked into my first store about 12 years ago and still get excited with each visit! Closest store is an hour away but well worth the drive!

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36. Erin Sutch says:

    July 20, 2012 at 10:49 am

    

    Just entered from Facebook! I hope I win! I'm on an organizing kick! :)

    Just entered from Facebook! I hope I win! I’m on an organizing kick!

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37. Christine M says:

    July 20, 2012 at 10:36 am

    

    Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind. You need to train before it happens. - So true! Experience ...

    Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind. You need to train before it happens. – So true! Experience and preparation open the door for many great things in life!

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38. Donna Davis says:

    July 20, 2012 at 10:36 am

    

    The foundation principal I love is #4. Every time I enter your Raleigh store, I am always greeted by a ...

    The foundation principal I love is #4. Every time I enter your Raleigh store, I am always greeted by a happy associate. I am disabled thus I need some help with my shopping experience. Your associates help me in every sort of way I need. They even walk my purchases out to my car.

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39. christine Allen says:

    July 20, 2012 at 10:23 am

    

    Fav is # 4! I have lived in S Fla then Atlanta and loved you always! When are you coming ...

    Fav is # 4! I have lived in S Fla then Atlanta and loved you always! When are you coming to central Fla (Wesley chapel in specific!) We are building a new outlet mall coming soon! Or checkout the groves or Wiregrass mall!

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40. Brenda Kalas says:

    July 20, 2012 at 10:14 am

    

    "Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him." From Charles Stanley, In Touch

    “Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.” From Charles Stanley, In Touch

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41. Sally C. says:

    July 19, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    

    The Container Store is every teacher's dream! I would love to have all of your bins to organize my entire ...

    The Container Store is every teacher’s dream! I would love to have all of your bins to organize my entire room!

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