Kieran Shanahan’s Post

This is my Walmart story, marking my 2.5-year milestone. I joined Walmart as a part-time associate in 2017, shortly after immigrating to Canada. Hailing from a small town with limited job opportunities, getting a position at Walmart was a stroke of luck amidst uncertainty. My journey has been one of profound growth and transformation. Over the years, amidst life's ups and downs, in 2021, I found myself drawn back to Walmart, where I embarked on a career journey filled with diverse experiences and invaluable lessons. From the front end to Omni, fresh to general merchandise, fashion to core grocery, I've traversed nearly every department, gaining a comprehensive understanding of Walmart's retail environment. Beyond the confines of a typical store, I've embraced unique challenges such as driving the forklift to move freights or empty containers—a task that both fascinated and enriched my skill set. Grateful for the opportunity presented to me the day I applied to Walmart, I've encountered many great people and learned from them (both knowledge and mindset), fostering a sense of belonging within the Walmart community. As I continue along this path, I remain committed to learning and growing, both personally and professionally. Each day brings new opportunities for development, and I eagerly embrace them with gratitude and determination. Last March, I was humbly nominated for “Shining Star of the Month”—just a small achievement that I've gained. But I consider this experience one of the greatest milestones in my career journey because it signifies that my dedication is heard and seen. As someone once said, “JOBs can be TAUGHT. SKILLS can be TAUGHT. EXPERIENCE comes from OPPORTUNITY. Start giving people an OPPORTUNITY to learn the SKILLS to gain EXPERIENCE to do the JOB." Walmart Canada Walmart #walmartcanada #walmart #thisisthatplace #selfdevelopment #selfgrowth #personalgrowth #careergrowth #oppotunity #teachandlearn #mindset

10 years at Walmart ☕️ It hasn’t been what I expected, in the best ways possible. I’ve learned a few things along the way. Some from the scope of the roles, many from the individuals around me, and an even greater portion from falling on my face. Here are several that I’ve come to appreciate: 1. Decide and define the things that matter to you. Pursue them & protect them fiercely. 2. It’s you vs. you. Don’t compare your path to anyone else’s. We’re all on different journeys, fighting different battles, celebrating different victories. 3. Have convictions, but be open minded. 4. Who you work for can be a life changing decision/experience. 5. Be inquisitive. Ask questions when you don’t have the answers. We all know less than we should. 6. Be humble. We are where we are, in part, due to things apart from our own doing (luck, help from others, etc.). 7. But go get what you deserve. It won’t be given to you. 8. Be discerning about who you ask advice from. When you do ask, chances are that you will get a response, whether or not the advisor is qualified or has your best interest in mind. 9. Trust and respect are fragile. Handle with care. 10. The way things are definitely aren’t the way they could be, and probably aren’t the way they should be. They’re just the way they are because it’s how far it’s come. There’s always opportunity to improve. 11. Scope > title & pay. Scope leads to experience and experience leads to skill. At the end of the day, what matters is whether or not you can do the thing that needs to get done. 12. Yes, there’s a lot that has to get done, but you don’t have to be the one do it all, and it doesn’t have to all be done now. 13. You have little control over what happens to you. You do have complete control over how you respond. Looking forward to being able to add to this list in the years to come 🍻. *For kicks, here’s a picture of me on Day 1, having woken up 3 hours late for orientation after driving through the night because I missed my flight to Bentonville.*

Last week, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates from all over the world gathered here in Bentonville, AR for Associate’s Week. The spirit and energy that this annual event breathes into our collective hearts as Walmart and Sam’s Club associates cannot be overstated. It is invigorating to have so many people here in our relatively small city at the heart of Walmart, USA. It’s a richly diverse gathering, not just in terms of cultures and countries represented, but also in diversity of career journeys, life experience, educational backgrounds, and so much more. This was the first year I was able to attend the Associate Celebration that wraps up the week. I saw incredible entertainment (Lizzo, anyone??). I also heard from Paris Hilton and Robert Downy, Jr. about their products available at Walmart. I enjoyed the lighthearted antics of host Peyton Manning, hearing leaders from different parts of the company talk about our future, and seeing the unique things happening at various stores around the world. What was most impactful to me though, was the message from CEO Doug McMillon as he recognized three amazing associates for their dedication and the difference they make every day. He spoke about the impact of consistent effort towards achieving goals, the importance of celebrating wins and success, and the inspiration to be found in moving targets. I really needed that message. I’m personally coming out of the most difficult year of my professional life to date. That idea of “moving targets”, for whatever reason, really clicked and resonated with me. We have been experiencing a lot of change recently in Walmart Global Tech, some of it unprecedented for many of us. It’s been a challenge to stay optimistic and seek out success in times of uncertainty. It’s so easy to lose sight of positivity when things are happening around us that we can’t control. But there are always things we can control, even in the midst of the unknown. Through that lens, moving targets are a really positive thing - an opportunity for a different way of working, a chance to discover a spark of creativity, a moment to foster new ideas. Change can stifle us with fear, or motivate us towards evolution. The rest of this year, I will be working on the latter. Here’s to an incredible remainder of FY25 at Walmart. I look forward to what the future holds! #WMT2024

Today marks 16 years with Walmart, not a normal milestone but it has been half of my life! It’s been such an amazing ride that has almost come to end quite a few times over the years, and I can’t imagine what life would be like had that happened. There are a lot of friends that I have made over the years, a lot of people that I spent time in trenches with that I no longer talk with. There are a couple of things that they have left me with though: 1.      The reason we’re here is to support a life away from here. While I’m one of the biggest customer advocates you will find, every associate has a family, school, a vacation around the corner that they show up to support. Take interest in the reason that people work alongside you. 2.      The time that we spend here can either be the worst time and moments in our day/week/month, or it can be some of the best times we’ve had. Looking back, I realize that how I show up for the day dictates how the time progresses. I spent my entire 2 years as an Assistant Manager in the store answering the question “How are you?” with “Amazing”, and while they were some of the hardest times of my career, every second was amazing. 3.      The opportunities in life (for me that is at Walmart 😊) are endless and will never cease to surprise you. Through so many unforeseen circumstances I’m in my seat today. I happened to apply for a transfer to the wrong store in Colorado when moving from Wyoming and ended up meeting my wife at that wrong store. I applied for an Assistant Manager role at one of the toughest stores in Denver not realizing how tough it would be. That store ended up piloting Walmart Online Pickup and Delivery program (shoutout GHS crew!). I rolled the dice on travelling for work and missing my best friend’s wedding (she has since forgiven me) which lead me down the path of getting my first home office role. Opportunity almost always comes in the face of change and challenges, don’t ignore them If you’re ever wondering if Walmart is a good place to work, This is That Place! Make the most of where you are at, own the role that you have, people notice and will show out for you. Tagging a few folks that have had a hand in shaping who I am and how I work today: Cassie Smith Marshall Deats Doug Lowe, MBA Sam Mullins Frank Grisby Ellen Deyoc Lisa Perez John Revill Monica Naegle Adam Elledge Adan Campos David Carr Jonece Hooper So many more that I'm know I missed!

JOB WELL DONE

Relationships are powerful. Our one-to-one connections with each other are the foundation for change. And building relationships with people from different cultures, often many different cultures, is key in building diverse communities that are powerful enough to achieve significant goals. Whether you want to make sure your children get a good education, bring quality health care into your communities, or promote economic development, there is a good chance you will need to work with people from several different racial, language, ethnic, or economic groups. And in order to work with people from different cultural groups effectively, you will need to build sturdy and caring relationships based on trust, understanding, and shared goals. Regardless of your racial, ethnic, religious, or socioeconomic group, you will probably need to establish relationships with people whose group you may know very little about. In our World today there are an estimated 474.7 million native Spanish speakers and about 100 million second and foreign language speakers around the world as of 2022, totaling 574 million Hispanophones in total. This makes Spanish the second most natively spoken language and fourth most spoken language overall globally.

It's all about keeping customers loyal to the brand. 🪨 Imagine dropping a pebble into a pool. The ripples start from the center and spread outward. ✔️ Walmart is a fantastic example of a company that's making a smart investment by paying 100% of their employees' university tuition. When I first heard about it, I was wowed 😲 Here's why it is great: 1️⃣ It makes employees more loyal and engaged, which leads to better teamwork and higher productivity. Think "ripple effect" 😉 As they grow together, they can achieve impressive results, making the workplace a happier and more productive environment.🤜🤛 2️⃣ This move helped the company solidify its position in the market, improve its image, and make its brand even stronger. This was especially important for Walmart, since its core customers come from low to middle-income households.

The retail job market is evolving, with some companies cutting jobs while others are in high demand. Walmart is leading the way by increasing compensation for their superstore managers, offering larger bonuses and stock awards, potentially totaling over $400,000 annually for top performers. Store managers oversee sizable teams and revenue streams, often advancing without college degrees. With the added responsibility of managing e-commerce orders, the role has become more complex. Walmart is addressing concerns about turnover by recruiting and training college graduates for managerial roles and increasing pay and bonus incentives. The new compensation structure includes automatic stock grants, with supercenter managers receiving higher grants compared to those at smaller-format stores.

Another guy with a dream and a pick up truck...Cleve Morman and his story is in the "Who Owns the Ice House?" book. It's the foundation for the entrepreneur mindset training by NC IDEA. Jay this us how most businesses start, and this is an actual training how to discover opportunities others overlook! Its not about Silicon Valley venture capital entrepreneurs, I facilitate changes to mindsets for people to achieve a successful future, starting with no ideas, no financial advantage, simply by solving problems in our world.. #whoownstheicehouse #entrepreneurs