December 31, 2022 As we wrap up this year, we want to take a look back at our biggest wins. Of those, the ones that stand out most to us aren’t defined by dollar signs or broken records – although, we have seen some pretty impressive performance throughout 2022. When we look at all we have accomplished over the last twelve months, we are most proud of the impact we have made in our community and for our people. Now as AJR says, can we skip to the good part? There is so much to be proud of this year, as you can see. We are set up to carry this same energy into 2023! As the New Year rolls around, we wish you all nothing but peace and prosperity.
Servant Leadership, the Abyde Way
November 14, 2022 Let’s set the stage for you. On the second Wednesday of every month, Abydian employees gather in our Tank with breakfast (usually catered Chick-fil-a – because that’s our favorite) at 7:45 am to participate in our Leadership Council. One of the biggest takeaways to date is the concept of servant leadership. Before we go in-depth about what that means to us, think about what leadership as a whole means to you! Servant leadership by definition can vary from one organization to the next and even person to person. At Abyde, everyone has the opportunity to lead in some capacity whether they are managing people and projects or not. We encourage the mentality of leading up rather than a top-down approach. So how can you recognize servant leadership? When the everyday, routine things bring you and those around you success and joy, you are on the right track. It’s about the ability to recognize your actions’ power and impact on the rest of your organization. “We are a team and if someone needs help, I’m always willing to be a helpful hand. This might mean learning something new and growing not only professionally and personally,” said Customer Success Specialist, Sean Harris. Alright stop, collaborate and listen – while Vanilla Ice may be more of a 90s wonder, his words couldn’t sing more true for modern-day servant leaders. If you want to start implementing this in your practice, here are a few things to consider: As cliche as it may be, there is no ‘i’ in team. We believe that we are better together – our ideas, culture, and achievements are best shared as one cohesive unit. One of our teammates, Matt Leatherman said it best, “thinking of others in a team atmosphere is huge. Even if I have hit quota, I like to pass my stronger leads to others to help propel them forward. Understanding we succeed as a team, not individuals, is so important.” The power of one’s success is significant, but the achievements of a team far surpass the benefits of a solo contributor. Servant leadership can be exercised throughout your entire day, not just in your professional life. Be the person you would look up to. Show others empathy, celebrate the small wins, and be your team’s biggest advocate. “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill
Abyde Values: Community Involvement
November 3, 2022 At Abyde, we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer experience, revolutionary software, and thought-leading education. But at the end of the day, we are more than that. Abyde upholds a set of values that guide our employees and company. Community Involvement is one of our values, led by our AbydeCARES team. It was created around the premise that even though we excel in serving our customers, we also are committed to serving our community and our people. That’s why CARES stands for Creating Community and Cultural Awareness Requires Everyone to Serve. And while that’s more of a mouthful than a sandwich from Katz’ Deli, this best represents our mindset that if we’re not giving back to our community and our people, then there’s no reason to be in business. Through AbydeCARES, we have volunteered just over 600 hours and donated more than $30,000. Shout out to some of our incredible CARES partners this year: How we support them: One of our most cherished partners, we contribute to all of their annual efforts from collecting shoes for their Kick One Back event to attending their birthday bash. How we support them: During one of their Clear the Shelter weekends, we got down and dirty with their resident dogs and cats helping to get 113 animals adopted. How we support them: Early this year we bagged hundreds of grocery hauls to later be distributed to our friends in the Tampa Bay area. How we support them: We teamed up to head out on our routes delivering hot and cold meals directly to doorsteps, easing the burden for those in need. How we support them: Our team has put in blood, sweat, and tears (ok, maybe not the last one) building homes. We look forward to adding another partner to the list when we support Keep Pinellas Beautiful by participating in a beach clean-up later this month. Fostering a sense of community and selflessness promotes a positive culture and opens the door to team building across your organization in a way that far exceeds the day-to-day grind. Our team makes it possible to set the standard for how culture should inspire innovation, growth, and success. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” –Winston Churchill We encourage you to go out there and make a life. Create purpose outside your company’s four walls – we know from experience the impact it will have on your heart.