Serving People First: How Weis Markets Elevates Learning and Leadership

Serving People First: How Weis Markets Elevates Learning and Leadership

Author: d'Vinci Interactive November 13, 2025 Duration: 34:08
How does a three-person L&D team support 23,000 associates across seven states? In this episode, Chris Chappell, Director of Learning & Development at Weis Markets, shares how servant leadership, clear career paths, and just-in-time video microlearning are elevating the employee experience—and the customer experience—across retail, manufacturing, and logistics. Show Notes: Weis Market’s Chris Chappell offers many key takeaways to empower team members to succeed. His top points i...

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