It’s no secret that company culture is everything, but how do you guarantee an incredible one?In today’s episode, Laurette sits down with Colleen Soukup, who recently retired from her role as chief procurement officer at General Mills, to discuss the driving force behind her commitment to empowering her staff and how to unlock the ultimate culture of excellence. Colleen has been recognized for her people-focused leadership in operations, as well as her efforts to make space for women and more diverse representation within the food manufacturing industry throughout her 40-year career.Kami Hunt, manager of human resources at Edlong, joins the conversation to share her own wisdom related to building strong teams and how we can better empower individuals to thrive in the workplace and beyond.Life is short, and we all want our people to enjoy coming to work. My son once said he suffered from the “Sunday dread”… which he now doesn’t feel because he found his happy place. How do we ensure our people don’t suffer from the "Sunday dread” and truly find passion, fulfillment, and peace in their work? Follow the guests:Colleen Soukup LinkedInKami Hunt LinkedIn Connect with Laurette:Laurette's Website: lauretterondenet.com/Laurette's IG: @lauretterondenetLaurette's LinkedInEdlong's Website: edlong.com/Edlong's IG: @edlongflavorsEdlong's LinkedIn