On rare occasion, a feat takes place in front of our very eyes that is truly historic, literally

Last month, the SpartanNash Executive Leadership Team and I had the privilege of going “back to school” to

Time has been a recurring theme on this blog. This week, we find ourselves in another transitional interval,

This is the tale of two Jims, one I got to know by working with him and the

Even faster than a 95-mph fastball reaching home plate (0.425 seconds), there are some things about baseball that

It seems like every week, I’m coming across another news story about a business that is closing due

Coaches. Teachers. Mentors. We’re lucky for the great ones who enter our lives, sometimes unexpectedly but always at

Leap Years are regular reminders that time is what you make of it. Literally. Every four years, right

I thought I knew all about in-state college rivalries before I moved to Michigan in 2020. After all,

It’s that time of year—taking stock of the past 12 months and taking steps to greet the new

As we approach the holiday season, the anticipation builds for festive meals with friends and family. Eating together

How far can a dream take a person? For our son Jorge, a dream became his reality through

My Dad—aka Chore Master Supreme®—always made it look easy. And I’m not talking about the actual chores he

Nothing brings a family together like a summer vacation, right? So relaxing, so serene. Here’s what Tony Sarsam

After serving as the foundational document of the United State for nearly 250 years, are the truths of

If I could magically transport you to Hawaii to celebrate King Kamehameha Day in person, I would. But

Historians tell us that the word “alumnus” goes back to the Latin verb “alere,” which means “bring up”

This summer at SpartanNash we have more than 100 interns starting, and I can’t wait. New energy. Fresh

Last season, when I took to the mound before a West Michigan Whitecaps game, rest assured, I was

Hundreds of people stood with the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

About 15 years ago, the CEO of the company where I was working hired a coach to work

A Catholic saint, arctic explorer and corporate CEO walk into a conference center. Wait. Have you heard this

This year as we gather for Thanksgiving, I find myself grateful for a moment of serendipity my family

You know what I call my 30-minute wait to vote this year? Civics Class, the Life Lab edition.

If the start of a great journey begins with a single step, the same can be said for

The quote above comes from Gary Rogers, legendary entrepreneur and CEO of the Dreyer’s Ice Cream company, where

Last time our heroes gathered, it was 2020. My oldest daughter Kamila was graduating from college, but all

Think of the most recent form or application you were asked to complete. Many times, we see three

All eyes are on Ukraine right now. It’s impossible to look away. And yet, as the news churns

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has long inspired me with his leadership and commitment to principled action even

With the New Year upon us, I’m reminded of William Shakespeare’s line that “what’s past is prologue.” Yet

This summer the Sarsam clan traveled to Iceland. Joining my wife Judy and I on this expedition were

July 4, 1976 marked the United States Bicentennial and the peak of summer following my eighth-grade graduation. Leading

Each patriotic holiday that marks the calendar in the United States provides a focal point for reflection and

Since 1987, by an act of Congress, March has been designated as National Women’s History month, and today

This week, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be turning 92 years old. Martin Luther King

Way back in 1951 when music legends Perry Como and Bing Crosby sent Meredith Wilson’s song, It’s Beginning

How many times have you found your computer or phone not working properly, then in a fit of

This past week my 32-year bondage with the LA Dodgers ended. Thankfully. In a 3-1 victory over the

Let’s think back to late February or early March. Maybe there was a day when Milan, Italy became

This week we will celebrate our nation’s birthday in an unusually suppressed fashion. Practically no parades, no gatherings

Dear Kamila, With your final grades posted today, it’s official. You are a college graduate! As our oldest

As we look toward a post-COVID future, there has been a lot of talk about implications of this

As a business leader, it’s my job to assess the present and plan for the future. Long-term forecasting

What a week, right? COVID-19 dominates the news and our lives in ways few of us could have

In 2017, the Houston Astros cheated. In 1919, the Chicago White Sox cheated. In one era, eight players

Yes, it’s true there’s a new threat to our health and wellness. But I’m not just talking about

I spent my formative years in Phoenix in a time when it was transitioning from a town to

If it’s been a while since you read “Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus” or if you’ve

The holiday season is a time of joy, right? Imagine our surprise in late October when we started

This year, when my family and I sit down for Thanksgiving dinner—of the many things we have to

Recently, a columnist for Authority Magazine, Carly Martinetti, interviewed me for a Q&A that appeared on Medium. The

Continuous improvement does not always mean continuous success. In fact, for every success there are also inevitable failures

Have you ever found yourself watching a televised interview—perhaps with a celebrity, sports figure or eyewitness to an

Borden Dairy has 13 plants and 91 branches. The vast majority are in southern and southeastern states and

Full disclosure, I’m a lifelong baseball fan. I love everything about the game—the history, the athleticism and the

At Borden Dairy, we’re working hard to embed People First values even deeper in our organization, and one

In a world with jumbo shrimp, exact estimates and constant variables, it makes perfect sense to see the

Each day in our personal and professional lives, we find ourselves presented with opportunities and confronted by challenges.

Planet Earth has one moon, and for several days 50 years ago it held a singular fascination for

Summer jobs. What memories come flooding back when you see those words and recall experiences from your teen

The recent fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral continues to burn bright in my mind. Like countless millions