WELCOME TO AMERICAN ALLWASTE



WAYS TO STAND OUT... IN A GOOD WAY

We're in the business of creating leaders and we're here to set you up for success. So, listen carefully. The first thing you have going for you is you've chosen American AllWaste as your home, or are seriously considering it. This alerts me to the fact that you are indeed of sound mind and of higher intelligence. The second thing you have is well, me - A.k.a your guide on your journey to becoming more magnificent, and my below list. The following are some specific examples of ways to be awesome and to impress your colleagues and leaders. Naturally, this list cannot be all-inclusive, but hopefully it will give you a leg up: 

• Be nice, its take less effort; Channel Mother Teresa
• Be on time, or better yet, be early; Early bird gets the worm... or breakfast taco
• Have a sense of urgency; Take a note from Nike. JUST DO IT. Everyday you wait = another day you won't get back
• Give everything your best effort; Remember effort and perfection are not one in the same 
• Treat it like you own it; This is just a good policy all around
• Check your attitude at the door and think Kumbaya; Teamwork makes the dream work
• Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; Pinocchio learned the hard way
• Focus on internal relationships, not your phone; Yes, you will still go on to live a normal and fulfilled life 
  
• Treat others the way you want to be treated; Again, channel Mother Teresa
• Offer ideas and suggestions; The worst idea is the one not mentioned
• Request time off through your portal and call if you're going to be late; You're a grown up. It's never too early to be responsible
  
• Be positive; Never underestimate the power of a smile
  
• Have a sense of humor; We aren't saving lives. It's ok to have a little fun while we work (safely, of course)

WE HAVE A NO ASSES RULE.

(Truth: We try hard not to hire them. But, they temporarily sneak in sometimes.)

WE DON'T PUT BABY IN A CORNER

We're moving from an accountability culture to a learning culture. FYI, It's kind of the gold standard these days. Now before you guys start thinking this is a free-for-all on accountability, think again. We are still holding you accountable for your work and your team's work. What we mean by this is accountability cultures focus primarily on building backwards, while learning cultures focus on building forward. It's achieved by leaders who are responsible for our employees and serving them, and not just responsible for ruling them.

Learning cultures enable employees to acquire, assimilate and transfer new knowledge to create value. It's about replacing competition with cooperation and dialogue. Organizations that have this culture, value people and want them to learn and grow for their own good and the good of the company. 

Annual reviews were once the popular and standardized process, but American AllWaste is committed to creating a culture of "people development". Before you get excited, we will still have annual reviews. They are necessary to provide transactional data needed in performance management. Annual reviews and our "people development" culture coexist. I know. Mind blown. Boom. The "people development" side is a culture of putting our employees in charge of their own growth. Where evaluations center on how to help our employees succeed, not sorting out who needs to be terminated. How do we do it? We recognize in real time. We provide performance metrics frequently with one-on-one informal discussions to celebrate accomplishments and provide continuous feedback. 

THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS PAVED WITH MISTAKES WELL HANDLED.

DANIEL COYLE, "THE CULTURE CODE"