Marvin Ellison’s Post

Y’all. You know how much joy I get from recognizing the hard work of others. 🤗 Yesterday I had the privilege of recognizing MA Specialist Tyler from Store 3104. When we spoke about LPP and how much it benefits our customers, he stated: “I wouldn’t buy an appliance without it”. 🥹 That simple phrase makes a world of difference to our customers. Every consumer wants to know that you trust your product enough to not only recommend it, but use it as well! Tyler thank you for connecting transparently with your customers and ensuring they have the peace of mind they deserve when purchasing appliances. There hasn’t been a goal you haven’t exceeded. You are a great representation of Lowe’s and a true winner all around. 🏆 …and you know what winners get? Sprinkles (well, in this case cookies and an LPP Recognition Bag). 🙃🍪✨ Tyler, keep up the outstanding work! Onward and Upward! 📈 #lowes #loweslife #lpp #region5 #levelup #partnership #progress #passion #success #successmindset #service #servantleadership #HungrytoWIN #HungrytoWIN2024 #support #learning #development #coaching #growing #teaching #movetheneedle #recognition #recognitionmatters #dreamteam #onwardandupward Chad Alberda Jesse Krug Andrew Bradt Jennifer Clark Brian Deal Danny Gates Chris Grimley Jessica Chalk

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

Why Lowe’s is More Than Just a Workplace - It’s a Home to Possibility! From the moment I joined Lowe’s, I knew I had found more than just a job. I had found a community that truly lives by its core values. Integrity, customer focus, respect, and a drive to continuously improve aren't just words on a wall; they are principles that guide every decision and action here. These values align so closely with my own that it was a natural choice to make Lowe’s my home to possibility. But it didn’t stop there! My passion for Lowe’s culture has had a ripple effect - both of my sons, Dominic Scalese and Vincent Scalese, have chosen to build their careers here. Watching them grow from associates to Assistant Store Managers has been one of my proudest moments. With Dominic recently accepting his promotion to Assistant Store Manager, and I couldn’t be more excited to see where their journeys will take them next! If you’re ever in the Bel Air or Timonium, MD areas, be sure to stop by the Lowe’s stores there and say hi! You might just meet Dominic and Vincent, who are living proof that at Lowe’s, we’re not just building careers; we’re building futures rooted in values that matter. 🏡 Here’s to many more years of growth, opportunity, and family at Lowe’s! 💙 #Lowe’s #HomeToPossibility #CoreValues #CareerGrowth #FamilyBusiness #Lowescareers

Earlier this month I hit my 4 year anniversary with Mohawk Industries. The time has flown by and I have really enjoyed it so far. One thing that seems to stay true with recruiting from year to year is that it is a rollercoaster ride. The key is to have more ups than downs. Thanks to a great team and partners throughout the company, I think we have done that so far. On to the next 4. #MoreWithMohawk #enjoytheride #talentacquisition #recruiting

It is great to see leadership in the field. Dealing with front-line team members should remind leadership of 3 critical keys to success. #1- Your internal customers, especially customer-facing team members, are as important, if not more so than, your external customers. #2 - Empathy is free! Treat others as you want to be treated! When I was starting my career, my mentor told me that you have 2 ears and 1 mouth...listen twice as much as you talk when working cross-functionally with others within the organization. #3- Be humble! Gain your success by helping others reach their goals! Remember, most employees do not leave because of pay but because of the way they are treated or by the culture of their workplace.

Verizon, AT&T, Target, Neiman Marcus, Choice Hotels, Optum, Caterpillar, Pepsi, and others helped contribute to a successful event discussing all things planning at Globe Life Field. The shared thoughts on how to add better flexibility, collaboration, and streamline processes were some of the biggest takeaways for me. Excited to be a part of Pigment, which is leading the next generation of planning. #pigment #gopigment #planning #workforceplanning #salesplanning #epm #globelifefield #financialplanning

What other legacy families come to mind for you? From humble beginnings to household names, legacy families shape entire industries with their remarkable stories. The Waltons and the Fords are just the beginning of a very long list of family businesses that have made history. Walton Family >> Walmart Inc. Ford Family>>> Ford Motor Company Dell Family>>>Dell Technologies Knight Family>>> Nike If you would like to learn more about legacy building and family businesses, follow us or join the Roots & Legacy Newsletter to get the content directly sent to you! #LegacyFamilies #LegacyBuilding #FamilyBusinesses

I’ve enjoyed competition as a measure of self-progress, but don’t have a lot of time/energy for awards and accolades. I haven’t entered a design/admark competition willingly since 1997. I didn’t walk at college graduation. I’ve cheered on and celebrated those who do, but it’s not for me. While I’ve shouldered my share of individual tasks, most of my most satisfying accomplishments happened when I brought others along. This comes to mind when I see the bigger agencies flooding their feeds with the sunny shores Cannes or some far off financial boondoggle that involves 1-2% of the organization while the majority pull the plows back in the fields. At levels, all of these socializations are important, necessary, but it takes a lot of planning and organizational insight to balance the reward and harm of these spectacles. How do you engage the other 98%? I think maybe Walmart does it best with how they intend rotate employees into major events and involving people across the organization. It’s a least a good attempt. How does your organization handle awards and accolades?

Guess what happened today that totally blew my mind? So, I was just going about my business at work when I turned around to help a customer, and guess who it was? Jessica from my White House | Black Market days! Talk about a blast from the past! It was such a pleasant surprise to see her, and as we caught up, it got me thinking about our time at WHBM. You know, it struck me that a lot of people know how much I love visuals, and Jessica played a huge role in igniting that passion in me. She was the one who really introduced me to the whole visual space thing. Thanks to her influence, I was able to make a smooth transition from working on visuals at WHBM to doing the same at Victoria’s Secret, all while excelling in sales. And let's not forget my stint as the Merchandise Team Leader at Aerie before landing the gig as Store Manager. Jessica was like the spark that set off this whole exciting journey of exploring how far I could take my merchandising skills and sales prowess. It's funny how these little chance encounters can make you reflect on how far you've come, right? It's moments like these that make me appreciate the journey and the people who have been a part of it. Who would've thought a regular day at work could turn into a trip down memory lane and a reminder of the impact someone can have on your life and career? 💚 #AerieReal #Growth

Last year, I had the awesome opportunity to learn all about Chip Bergh's journey firsthand while going through the Harvard Business School Online Organizational Leadership program. He talked in-depth and honestly about the good, bad and ugly of executing on a complete turnaround — and two important lessons still stick out to me. First, going on a Listening Tour is the most powerful thing you can do as a leader. Chip said he asked the same questions to 60+ people and harvested the answers/themes. 1) What are the top three things you think I should do? 2) What three things do you think we should stop doing?  3) What's one thing you hope I do? 4) What's one thing you're afraid I'm going to do? 5) What advice do you have for me? Second, being a storyteller is crucial. Everyone bought into the notion of a "20 Mile March" toward growing top and bottom line, which brought much-needed discipline and belief to the culture. In turn, he transformed the company into a direct-to-consumer powerhouse that is no longer solely reliant on its wholesale partners. Cheers, Chip, for leaving something far better than you found it.