Alsco Uniforms: The It Pays to Keep Clean Podcast Growth is Our Water Interview Series: Jay Addis on building a #OneTeam mindset
Jan 14, 2025
Jay Addis, Regional Manager at Alsco Uniforms, shares insights from his 15-year journey in the uniform services industry. He emphasizes the importance of cultural changes and the #OneTeam mindset in overcoming historical divisions. The conversation dives into fostering teamwork, proactive communication, and the pursuit of customer excellence. Addis also discusses relentless self-assessment and the value of learning in personal and professional growth, making a case for a unified approach to success.
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From Ironers To Regional Leadership
- Jay joined ALSCO after 15 years in the industry and a background installing and servicing flatwork ironers.
- He leveraged that hands-on experience to lead cultural change around safety and build a strong team.
Growth Is Restoring Common Sense
- Jay emphasizes that growth work feels new but really restores things the company should have been doing all along.
- He frames cultural change as aligning teams to a shared, obvious way of working rather than a radical shift.
Actively Build A One Team Mindset
- Do break down barriers and promote a One Team mindset to align long-tenured and newer employees.
- Use consistent language and behaviors to make collaboration the default.