U-GRO Learning Centres had its origins in the basement of a church. Under Greg Holsinger’s leadership, yearly revenues have grown to $22M, with 375 employees serving 1,900 children, in 14 locations. U-GRO now ranks among the top 50 for-profit childcare organizations in North America, every step of the way staying grounded in its core values: Serve, grow, be positive.
Credited as having built a company that lives and breathes its mission, Greg shares the following guidance:
- Find purpose in all you do.
- Be positive. Create a safe, fun work environment.
- Put others before self and lead by example.
- Build on individual strengths. Align teams to those strengths.
- Growth means getting better, not just bigger.
- Trust is the hub of any retention plan.
