Celebrating 10 years of growth through purpose
Join us as we celebrate Within People's 10th birthday! Co-founders Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett reflect on a decade of building a self-managed organization, sharing the highs, lows, and lessons learned.
From dreaming on a rooftop in Barcelona to running a purpose-driven company, they offer insights for founders and businesses on balancing growth and sustainability.
Tune in for a conversation full of wisdom and inspiration. Whether you're an entrepreneur, part of a growing company, or just curious about the evolving landscape of work, there's something here for you.
A decade of reimagining work: Insights from Within People’s co-founders
Join us on this special episode of "Re-Imagining Work from Within" as we celebrate Within People's 10th year in business. In this reflective conversation, co-founders Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett sit down to share their journey, insights, and lessons as founders of a self-managed organization.
They delve into their vision of creating a 21st century business and how it has shaped their purpose and values. From the early days of envisioning a blueprint for the future to the challenges and triumphs along the way, they discuss the significance of work freedom and its impact on their growth and the company's culture.
Through their conversation, Laurie and Jeff provide valuable insights for aspiring founders, startups, and even established businesses, offering a glimpse into the realities of building and sustaining a purpose-driven organization. They touch on the surprising speed at which 10 years have passed, the importance of holding onto a strong vision, and the power of embodying the feeling of what they aimed to create.
As they reminisce about the rooftop in Barcelona where their dreams took flight, they reflect on the changes they've witnessed and the strides made toward their vision of a 21st century business. The discussion also highlights the balance between growth and sustainability, and how their perspective on growth has evolved over the years.
Join Jeff and Laurie as they share their experiences, challenges, and victories on the path to creating a business that aligns with their purpose and values. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of work, the importance of meaningful work, and the possibilities that lie ahead for entrepreneurs and organizations alike.
Tune in to this episode full of wisdom, reflection, and inspiration, and discover what it means to reimagine work from within.
How to grow within self-managed structures
In this week's episode Burke Pemberton, CFO at Stok is back with Laurie Bennett and Jeff Melnyk! Together they explore what it means to grow yourself alongside your business when working within a self-managed organization.
Professional development is dead. Long live personal growth.
In this blog Laurie explains how to develop a core promise as part of your employee experience that defines what it means to grow in your business. He steps out the three key ingredients needed when designing an experience of growth that attracts, develops, unleashes and retains great people fully committed to bringing your vision to life.