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Harvard Business Review - July 8, 2011 - By Guy Kawasaki

Enchanting defines a relationship with employees that is deep, delightful and long-lasting, says Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions and the former chief evangelist of Apple. LaSalle’s President & CEO, Tom Gimbel, agrees.

One of Kawasaki’s ways to enchant his employees, as he writes in the Harvard Business Review, is to celebrate success; when your organization succeeds, take some time out to celebrate, he writes. Gimbel also implements this thought and has created a culture of celebrating his company’s success. Whether it is winning a national award or being recognized year after year for company growth, Gimbel acknowledges his entire staff for their contribution to the accomplishment.

Whether it is taking the company to U.S. Cellular Field for a private tour or throwing a March Madness party, Gimbel is continually celebrating the collective success of the company and enchanting LaSalle’s employees.