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Last month, the SpartanNash Executive Leadership Team and I had the privilege of going “back to school” to the MIT..
Time has been a recurring theme on this blog. This week, we find ourselves in another transitional interval, whether we..
This is the tale of two Jims, one I got to know by working with him and the other by..
Even faster than a 95-mph fastball reaching home plate (0.425 seconds), there are some things about baseball that connect with..
It seems like every week, I’m coming across another news story about a business that is closing due to crime..
Coaches. Teachers. Mentors. We’re lucky for the great ones who enter our lives, sometimes unexpectedly but always at the right..
Leap Years are regular reminders that time is what you make of it. Literally. Every four years, right on schedule,..
I thought I knew all about in-state college rivalries before I moved to Michigan in 2020. After all, I’m a..
It’s that time of year—taking stock of the past 12 months and taking steps to greet the new year. As..
As we approach the holiday season, the anticipation builds for festive meals with friends and family. Eating together is a..
How far can a dream take a person? For our son Jorge, a dream became his reality through hard work..
My Dad—aka Chore Master Supreme®—always made it look easy. And I’m not talking about the actual chores he assigned to..
Nothing brings a family together like a summer vacation, right? So relaxing, so serene. Here’s what Tony Sarsam and his family experienced recently on a trip they took to Morocco and Portugal. Action-packed days, just the way he likes ‘em! Enjoy
After serving as the foundational document of the United State for nearly 250 years, are the truths of the Declaration..
If I could magically transport you to Hawaii to celebrate King Kamehameha Day in person, I would. But short of..
Historians tell us that the word “alumnus” goes back to the Latin verb “alere,” which means “bring up” or “nourish.”..
This summer at SpartanNash we have more than 100 interns starting, and I can’t wait. New energy. Fresh perspectives. Creative..
Last season, when I took to the mound before a West Michigan Whitecaps game, rest assured, I was not thinking..
Hundreds of people stood with the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,..
About 15 years ago, the CEO of the company where I was working hired a coach to work with the..
A Catholic saint, arctic explorer and corporate CEO walk into a conference center. Wait. Have you heard this one before?..
This year as we gather for Thanksgiving, I find myself grateful for a moment of serendipity my family and I..
You know what I call my 30-minute wait to vote this year? Civics Class, the Life Lab edition. And I’m..
If the start of a great journey begins with a single step, the same can be said for great conversations...
The quote above comes from Gary Rogers, legendary entrepreneur and CEO of the Dreyer’s Ice Cream company, where I worked..
Last time our heroes gathered, it was 2020. My oldest daughter Kamila was graduating from college, but all ceremonies were..
Think of the most recent form or application you were asked to complete. Many times, we see three blanks: Last..
All eyes are on Ukraine right now. It’s impossible to look away. And yet, as the news churns and stories..
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has long inspired me with his leadership and commitment to principled action even during times..
With the New Year upon us, I’m reminded of William Shakespeare’s line that “what’s past is prologue.” Yet I wonder,..
This summer the Sarsam clan traveled to Iceland. Joining my wife Judy and I on this expedition were family members..
July 4, 1976 marked the United States Bicentennial and the peak of summer following my eighth-grade graduation. Leading up to..
Each patriotic holiday that marks the calendar in the United States provides a focal point for reflection and discussion, and..
Since 1987, by an act of Congress, March has been designated as National Women’s History month, and today – March..
This week, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be turning 92 years old. Martin Luther King Jr. was..
Way back in 1951 when music legends Perry Como and Bing Crosby sent Meredith Wilson’s song, It’s Beginning to Look..
How many times have you found your computer or phone not working properly, then in a fit of frustration shut..
This past week my 32-year bondage with the LA Dodgers ended. Thankfully. In a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay..
Let’s think back to late February or early March. Maybe there was a day when Milan, Italy became a leading..
This week we will celebrate our nation’s birthday in an unusually suppressed fashion. Practically no parades, no gatherings to ooh..
Dear Kamila, With your final grades posted today, it’s official. You are a college graduate! As our oldest child, the..
As we look toward a post-COVID future, there has been a lot of talk about implications of this disease on..
As a business leader, it’s my job to assess the present and plan for the future. Long-term forecasting is always..
What a week, right? COVID-19 dominates the news and our lives in ways few of us could have imagined, and..
In 2017, the Houston Astros cheated. In 1919, the Chicago White Sox cheated. In one era, eight players were banned..
Yes, it’s true there’s a new threat to our health and wellness. But I’m not just talking about SARS-CoV-2, the..
I spent my formative years in Phoenix in a time when it was transitioning from a town to a city...
If it’s been a while since you read “Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus” or if you’ve never read..
The holiday season is a time of joy, right? Imagine our surprise in late October when we started hearing that..
This year, when my family and I sit down for Thanksgiving dinner—of the many things we have to be grateful..
Recently, a columnist for Authority Magazine, Carly Martinetti, interviewed me for a Q&A that appeared on Medium. The article, entitled..
Continuous improvement does not always mean continuous success. In fact, for every success there are also inevitable failures along the..
Have you ever found yourself watching a televised interview—perhaps with a celebrity, sports figure or eyewitness to an event—and found..
Borden Dairy has 13 plants and 91 branches. The vast majority are in southern and southeastern states and are often..
Full disclosure, I’m a lifelong baseball fan. I love everything about the game—the history, the athleticism and the strategy the..
At Borden Dairy, we’re working hard to embed People First values even deeper in our organization, and one way of..
In a world with jumbo shrimp, exact estimates and constant variables, it makes perfect sense to see the words “customer..
Each day in our personal and professional lives, we find ourselves presented with opportunities and confronted by challenges. Certain moments..
Planet Earth has one moon, and for several days 50 years ago it held a singular fascination for nearly everyone..
Summer jobs. What memories come flooding back when you see those words and recall experiences from your teen years and..
The recent fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral continues to burn bright in my mind. Like countless millions of people..