Opening up a distribution centre and re-writing the corporate rulebook of employment do’s and don’ts didn’t phase Randy Lewis, he found it more a calling to help parents who were in less favourable positions than himself. And seeing the world through his autistic son Austin inspired him into some blue Sky thinking of his own.
He could change the future of employment rights for disabled people world wide.
In Britain for one week he has visited a distribution centre for British retailer Marks and Spencer, who has adopted his revolutionary inclusion business at a major depot in Nottingham.
” It takes longer than you think to overcome history. Cultural change does not happen overnight; it requires years of reinforcement and constant attention. As every athlete knows, it takes more effort to stay in shape than it takes to get in shape. The Anderson Distribution Centre achieved all our initial goals and more. It became one of our most efficient centre in terms of operating costs, hiring costs, quality and safety. We exceeded our disability hiring goal. We held to our performance standards. Over time the “No Them” sign on the wall became a reality.”
Randy decided to write the amazing story of revolution in the workplace in his book “No Greatness Without Goodness.” The book is now available by clicking here.
All proceeds from the book go to seven very select and small charities hand picked by Randy himself.
Randy finished by saying:
“Every person can make a huge impact on someone else’s life. Leaders need to be educated and learn that we don’t have to sacrifice achieving a mission by approaching it in a different way. We can all still make a huge impact on the world around us. I see it like Christmas, the gift isn’t in the receiving, it’s in the giving.”
Order your copy of No Greatness Without Goodness here.
Part one of this interview can be found here
Part two of this interview can be found here