Executive VP Greg Ast on The Resilience Program and Building Culture at a Legacy Company

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In this episode, Heather Winchell sits down with Greg Ast, an Executive Vice President of Encore Electric, to discuss the company's innovative Resilience Program. Greg shares the journey and mechanics behind this employee hardship assistance initiative, which is uniquely funded and supported by the employees themselves. Learn how Encore Electric has integrated values like stewardship, dignity, and care into its corporate culture, making a meaningful impact on its 1200 employees and their families.

Greg also touches on the broader initiatives at Encore, including mental health resources, financial wellness programs, and community service activities. Heather and Greg explore the importance of leadership, perseverance, and the joy of seeing employees thrive.

00:00 - Heather Winchell welcomes Greg Ast 

00:50 - The resilience program is intended to help employees when they come on tough times

03:45 - Encore is a relatively new company founded 21 years ago

06:37 - What have you enjoyed most about being part of building a company culture

09:53 - The resilience program was started after Covid hit

13:32 - We've highlighted a value of stewardship in this conversation

15:50 - Getting the team on board is key when implementing initiatives

19:50 - If you could gift any one specific book to every new employee, what would that be

21:53 - Greg says his favorite way to spend a Saturday is with family

22:39 - If you could become proficient in a skill or hobby that you don't currently have

23:41 - What are three things that bring delight in this season for you

25:00 - Heather: Greg, thank you so much for joining us today

Join us for this inspiring conversation that highlights how business can be a force for good, fostering a culture of care and resilience.

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