Careers: Leadership

“The role of leadership in creating a Great Place to Work….for me, it’s fairly straight-forward in creating a winning culture that is all about empowering your team with the autonomy to take leadership in their individual roles along with providing the very best tools, training, technology and resources to be successful. That was the commitment we made to the team from Day 1 back in 2004 with BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) clearly communicated to ultimately gain leadership of the Phoenix market. I truly believe that our team-mates have continued to strive to setting the standards for all others to be measured by taking personal responsibility and leadership in their individual roles, whether you’re in the HR department, accounting, a salesman, driver, merchandiser or warehouse tech. When you add up the power of all of those roles working in synch and pulling in one direction, it can become a very powerful force and a solid recipe for success. This is a critical catalyst why we are in the market leadership position we are today!”

– Bubba

“To me there is nothing more important than our people.  We want to create a winning culture and empower our team members to succeed.  We also are a place where individuals can chart their own career path and build something special with full support of Crescent Crown Leadership.  Simply put, Crescent Crown’s goal is to be a Great Place to work and a top-tier employer, measured not only by our business success but also by employee engagement and satisfaction“

– Ian

“Leadership is not about directing people from the top down; it is about empowering others to grow, contribute, and succeed. Great leaders create an environment of trust, provide clear direction, and give individuals the confidence and authority to make decisions within their roles. By investing in their team’s development, encouraging innovation, and recognizing achievements, empowered leaders unlock potential and foster a culture of accountability and ownership. When people feel valued and trusted, they become more engaged, motivated, and committed to achieving shared goals, driving both individual and organizational success.”

– Raul

“To me, leadership is one the most important aspects of a company’s success.  While leadership is made up of many components, there are three important ones that come to mind: leading by example, open communication, and empowering teammates.  A great leader promotes a “one team, one dream” mentality.  Through a leaders demonstration of integrity, we show our teams the right way to do things and not the easy way.  Communication is another important part to being a strong leader.  Leaders must keep open lines of communication with numerous departments to help build sound relationships and strengthen our company’s success.   Being a strong leader also requires an open door policy, which welcomes all types of communication and feedback from fellow teammates.  Finally, one of the most important aspect of being a leader is empowering your teammates.   Giving our team members the necessary tools to succeed and autonomy to try new things and discover new avenues, is what continues to help push Crescent Crown to new heights in the future.  When all of this comes together, it is truly gratifying and one of the many joys I get to experience as a leader at Crescent Crown Distributing.”

– Jesse