I remember showing up at the Jet offices back in August 2016 – it was a big day and for the first time in a while I’d put on slacks and a dress shirt. Doug McMillon, Walmart’s CEO, and I were sitting down together for the first time on CNBC’s Squawk Box to talk about the acquisition news.
10 months ago we shut down Atrium after raising $75m in venture capital. Anyone hearing that knows I made tons of mistakes along the way. Someone asked me today what my biggest lessons learned were. Here they are:— Justin Kan (@justinkan) January 6, 2021
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4 Ways to Create Resilient Teams, Not Just Resilient Individuals
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3 Rules for Building a More Caring Culture, From Lambda School & InVision
Mark Frein has served as Chief People Officer at Return Path, InVision, and now Lambda School. Here, he shares his approach to spinning up the people function, as well as tactical tips for creating a great employee experience, enabling a workforce that feels seen and heard, and making an environment where people feel developed.