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Great article on Salman Amin’s inspiring journey. A must read!

Success is not a moment in time, it’s a journey. And it requires sustained energy and motivation. So in recent weeks, our team has been exploring how we achieve both high and ‘optimal’ performance - considering not just occasional peaks but also sustained excellence. While all of us naturally cannot be at our best 100% of the time, each of us has the capacity to attain optimal performance. This approach puts a greater focus on personal well-being and periods of recovery – the secret to thriving CONSISTENTLY in the face of life’s challenges. We recently completed a dipstick check-in with our Europe People and Culture team at The Coca-Cola Company - and while we recognize the great results we achieved, we see a lot of opportunities to support everyone to achieve optimal performance. There are a few building blocks we can start with, like clarifying and aligning priorities, boldly cutting unnecessary workload, and ensuring everyone’s wellbeing continues to be at the heart of everything that we do. It’s a small but significant shift in mindset, and I am super excited for what we can do to make a difference. #CocaCola #CocaColaEurope #OptimalPerformance #HighPerformance #LifeAtCoke #GoingForTheExtraSmile

I truly believe the first 7 employees are one of the biggest factors in determining a company’s success. 💡 For me, the first few hires are everything. These early teammates don’t just fill roles—they set the tone for the entire company. They define our culture, set the bar for work ethic, and shape the identity of who we are and how we operate. What I find surprising is that in many conversations with investors, there’s so much focus on product, market fit, and growth strategies, yet very little emphasis on a team’s ability to build, scale, and manage an organization. For me, this is one of the most critical elements of any startup’s success—your ability to grow an internal organization can make or break your company. This leads to one of my core beliefs: there are always two products to build in any company—the one for your customers, and the one within your organization, your team. Startups often overlook how vital it is to build a strong internal team, but this is where the real magic happens. 🪄 Today, I’m excited to welcome Tyler Shortt to the team as our VP of Revenue. Tyler’s 16+ years of experience, especially in the wine and spirits industry, make him the perfect addition to Hippie Water. He’s a bar raiser, and I know he’ll help us not only grow revenue but also raise the level of thinking, interaction, and performance across the board. Let’s begin building. Welcome, Tyler! 🙌 Already have eyes on employee #2 👀 You know who you are.

Celebrating 2 Years of Growth and Impact at Pernod Ricard 🍾 Today marks 2 incredible years of #anniversary at Pernod Ricard a journey filled with #learning, #collaboration, #care and #achievement. Before joining Pernod Ricard, I have been focusing on #engagement with third parties, customers and consumers, but never with internal employees. What I can say so far about internal engagement is that it is at the same time the most difficult and rewarding one to lead. Until now I’ve had the privilege of contributing to enabling personalized peer-to-peer #sharing and #SelfUpskilling of the #Commercial population in the Group with my team. At Pernod Ricard, this #Change & #Mindset intitiative is called STAR VOICE. In a nutshell it is: 🌐 1 Global #Sales #Community with +650 relevant members spread in all of our 60+ entities including Sales, #GeneralManagement, #Transformation, #TradeMarketing, etc. 🎥 +10 Global Sales Community Calls so far, all focusing on key #business topics and gathering +150 participants in average each time. 📚 1 #BestPractice Library with +200 easy to replicate and proven best practice initiatives to #SaveTime and #Money shared from the markets and central functions visited +50K times. ✅ +80 best practices successfully replicated across the world, and probably many more that we need to track! 🚀 And... 1 truly global team dedicated to add #value to the #business! These accomplishments wouldn’t have been possible without the guidance of my great #leader and #mentor Miroslava Simova and our team members. Also a special thanks to my numerous colleagues, at the headquarters and in the markets, who help me to #grow everyday. I’m proud to reflect on these 2 years of growth, not just professionally but personally. Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue driving #value, tackling #challenges, and making an #impact at Pernod Ricard. Dear colleagues, thank you for making this journey so rewarding. Here’s to the next chapter! 🥂

One Year at AB InBev: A Journey Brewed to Perfection As I reflect on my first year at AB InBev, I’m struck by the depth of experiences, challenges, and successes that have shaped this journey. Much like crafting a fine beer, this year has been a harmonious blend of complexity, innovation, and fulfilment. Key Lessons on Tap: 1. Harvest Opportunities: Just as a brewer selects the finest hops, it’s crucial to identify and seize the opportunities that will elevate your work. 2. Innovation is Brewing: Never settle for the ordinary. Keep pushing the boundaries to create something unique. 3. Malt-ivate Your Work: Infuse passion into every task, and watch as your efforts transform into extraordinary results. 4. Stand Out Like a Stout: Be bold in your endeavours and strive to make a lasting impact, much like a memorable brew. 5. Stay True to Your Craft: Consistency and authenticity in your work are as vital as they are in crafting a great beer. As I celebrate this journey, I’ve learned to savor each moment, appreciating the process as much as the outcomes. I’m excited for what lies ahead and a future with more cheers! #BrewedToPerfection #CheersToGrowth

Let’s explore the impact of empowerment 💪 Kersia, inventing a food safe world ‘s Committed & Different Committee brings together 67 ambassadors within ~2,300 employees globally 🌍 who are committed to making change for the greater good. I went to my first Committed and Different event in Paris a few weeks ago and some key things really stood out to me. ❗There was no business-led hierarchy which allowed everyone to work together side by side, from the interns to the CEO 🤝 This means that there is a totally different dynamic. There is no need to get buy-in because everyone is already engaged and motivated. This led to quicker decision making, and stronger impact.  As team leaders we often think we know the best way of achieving an end goal. But this was my reminder that there is always a different way of doing things. Many roads lead to Rome (🚀be brave) Just imagine what’s possible when teams are empowered to own and address an issue or cause. Seeing how quickly our team members came together to support our colleagues in Brazil following the awful flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, is a great example of this. 🥳 From organising bake sales to wearing the colours of the Brazilian flag 🟢🟡🔵 someone even ran the Manchester 10k with two weeks’ notice 🏅 Often CSR can be a tick-box exercise but through this initiative, our team are the driving force for change. How do you empower your team to make a difference? #CSR #Brazil #MakeADifference #Community #Team #leadership #clan #wofürbrennstdu

It's a new day in a new week. Another productive day in the books! Staying focused and motivated. Teamwork makes the dream work! 💼👷♂️ . . #handywarenigeria #happynewweek #newweek #monday #mondaymotivation #motivationalmonday #WorkHard #Productivity #Teamwork #flavors #seasonings #greattaste #foodandbeverageindustry #qualityfoodproducts #fmcgindustry #foodingredients

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc. (CCFPI) together with valued partners have once again teamed up for the Coca-Cola Golf Classic 2024 to support community-focused projects across the Philippines. Last year’s efforts supported the continued partnership with AHA! Learning Center and disaster response and relief efforts following the multiple typhoons that hit the country in the past months. Reinforcing shared commitments to build stronger communities, Coca-Cola and its partners remain steadfast in building stronger partnerships and working together towards uplifting the lives of Filipinos.

Passion can't be taught; it's innate! It's what drives us to excel and constantly develop. Without passion, achieving top-notch results and growth in the world of hospitality becomes a challenge. Embrace your passion, as it's the key to unlocking your fullest potential in this field... #passion #theapollogroup #barlife #barindustry #hospitality #cruiseindustry

Celebrate our amazing talents – the HEINEKEN Kraków Awards 2024! ⭐ As the year comes to a close, it’s time to shine a light on the incredible achievements across our organization. Behind every success story are the talented brewers who make it happen! This year, our people had the chance to nominate colleagues in four key categories that reflect our core behaviors: ➡ Develop – a person who represents that category is somebody who embraces learning and growth and doesn’t forget about real conversations. Winner 👉 Magdalena Barańska-Matthijssen ➡ Deliver - the person who remembers to deliver the goods, play to win and celebrate success. Winner 👉 Praveen Kumar Natarajan ➡ Connect - this behavior is about building a culture of belonging but also about learning/sharing and reapplying. Winner 👉 Bartłomiej Latoszek ➡ Shape - in this behavior, we emphasize thinking about the consumer first and making courageous moves.  Winner 👉 Barbara Superson-Górowska This year we also had a special recognition for the person who was nominated in all the above categories - Wojciech Jamka ⭐ But that’s not all - in addition to that we had a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Awards with three categories ➡ Best Project – Katarzyna Szaniawska ➡ Best Quick Win – Marcin Głąb ➡ Best Idea – Katarzyna Karaś A huge round of applause to all the winners and nominees! 👏 You inspire us every day🌟 #WeAreHEINEKEN #HEINEKENKrakow #HEINEKENAwards #recognition #awards #celebration