Igniting A People-First Culture
This week’s film tells the story of L&R Distributors, the largest distributor and 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. The foundation of the company’s success is in its core values which define “The L&R Way” and its people-first culture. With a commitment to creating the ultimate shopping experience for their customers’ customer, they empower every employee to be entrepreneurial and challenge the status quo.
Championing The Noble generation of Leadership
At L&R Distributors, they think deeply about leadership and how to lead. Baked into the culture of L&R is the belief that every team member has the ability to L.E.A.D by following the attributes of a leader – Listen and Learn, Engage and challenge the status quo, Appreciate and being in gratitude, and Decide by acting decisively.
starring in this episode
Marc Bodner
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Banegas
Vice President of Human Resources
David Faust
Vice President of Operations
Darwin Crespogallegos
Distribution Center Manager (NJ)
Cynthia Ortiz
Assistant Distribution Center Manager (NJ)
Maria Castaneda
Shipping Supervisor
David Mulligan
Inventory Control Supervisor
Adela Perez Marin
Forklift Operator
Full Interview With CEO Marc Bodner
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