I once tweeted “Sometimes we need to hear the things we already know if we didn`t pay attention to the message in the first place.”

I`m gonna share your post on twitter. I believe many people should can benefit from trying your steps.

You’d be surprised who you can personally talk to and get advice from if you just try.

When I went to interview, I was struck by the unusual work setup. We are in a warehouse that holds our administrative people, embroidery and printing production, and product warehouse in one building. Everyone constantly moves between each area, collaborating, interacting and staying in touch with the whole business. We don’t work in cubes, our desks are lined up like an old-time newsroom. That encourages us to talk to each other.

What amazes me about my current co-workers is how creative they are. Everyone, from Customer Service to IT, to Merchandising, to Marketing, to Production has an interesting backstory, and varied experience. We have graphic artists, fashion designers, airline workers, horticulturists, engineers, yoga instructors and more working at Queensboro. This is not an accident, as the Company President, Fred Meyers said at a recent company pizza lunch. He has specifically built his team from the ground up, seeking to incorporate people with wide perspectives and collaborative spirits into the operation, because it will help us serve our customers better.

Whether you work by yourself, or you are starting a small company, your people are your biggest asset. Choose them carefully.