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How to succeed in business: The show and my take-away
By • July 8, 2014
Main backdrop for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
My eyes shot open at the sound of my alarm! The day had finally come!
Typically, my alarm goes off at 6 a.m. and I roll out of bed groggy, going through the motions half asleep until I find myself sitting at my desk at PBP. Last Thursday was completely different. July 3rd could not come soon enough, so when it finally did I jumped out of bed and got moving.
While I was looking forward to spending the holiday weekend with friends and family, that wasn’t the sole reason for my antsy behavior. I was also eager to take advantage of another great opportunity that PBP offered to all of its employees.
During my second week of work, I received an email about free tickets to a show at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, and it wasn’t just any show. I had wanted to see How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for a while – partially because Nick Jonas had once played the lead role.
Poster from Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia
Before I knew it, I was in the fourth row waiting anxiously for the show to begin. When it did, I sat wide-eyed and in awe of the talent and energy on stage.
The room filled with laughter every time the main character celebrated his devious victory with an innocent smile at the audience, and a standing ovation was necessary as the show concluded.
I left feeling recharged and excited to return to work on Monday – after a long, relaxing weekend, of course.
It’s true the main character made it to the top without actually doing any work, but he did have endurance and a positive attitude. Mix those two qualities with a little elbow grease, and that can lead to success – in business or anything else.
Traditions lunch with Ed Satell
By • June 27, 2014
One of the many great things about working at PBP is the inclusive and engaging environment.
PBP employees have the opportunity to attend shows at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre, mentor Cook-Wissahickon students, participate in the Annual Family Picnic, and more.
Interns learned about PBP’s history from its Founder and CEO, Ed Satell. (From l-r): Chris, Kal, Emily, Ashley, Julia, Meredith, Ed, and Alex.
One of the best opportunities new hires have is an experience called Traditions.
Traditions is a several-week-long orientation program in which new employees get to know one another, explore their own individual strengths and how to enhance them, learn about the history of the company, and meet with top PBP employees and leaders.
PBP’s summer interns partake in the same company activities as full-time employees, including Traditions. During a recent Traditions, the interns had a lunchtime Q&A with Ed Satell, PBP’s Founder and CEO.
Ed encouraged the interns to “create their own realities,” much the way he did when he started PBP. Ed explained his own professional journey and how PBP came to be what it is today. The interns had the opportunity to ask questions about the company and general advice for young people starting out.
By telling his own story, Ed made the interns feel as though they could also turn their dreams into realities. It is truly a wonderful feeling to work for a company in which everyone, from interns all the way up to the CEO, are made to feel like integral parts of the organization.
Traditions is just one of many important events that make PBP such a great place to work.
Cook-Wissahickon students enjoyed a beautiful day at Battle of the Clouds Park
By • June 18, 2014
Cook-Wissahickon students play baseball at the park.
Fourth, fifth and sixth-grade students from Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School spent Friday afternoon at Battle of the Clouds Park in Phoenixville.
To conclude this year’s Student Mentorship Program, the kids had some fun playing sports and eating lunch with their PBP mentors.
From volleyball to soccer to having fun on the park’s playground, the group enjoyed great weather and even better pizza.
After lunch, a small celebration was held to say good luck to each sixth-grader leaving the program. PBP mentors spoke about the many memories they’ve shared with their mentees over the past few years and encouraged them to keep growing.
One student hurries to join the volleyball game.
The students had a lot of fun and even took home some prizes! On the bus ride back to school, all of the sports equipment and games were raffled off.
Overall, it was a great day and the perfect way to end a fantastic school year.