Abstract
The Restorative Workplace: Leaving Better Than They Arrived
Organizational Development Track
God designed work to be meaningful and life-giving: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And yet, most employees end their workdays depleted and discouraged. Levi Smith led his company through a significant cultural shift to prioritize employee flourishing and to create a restorative workplace. He will present practical techniques for establishing and maintaining a life-giving culture through the layers of peers, supervisors, and middle management.
About Levi Smith
Levi Smith serves as president and CEO of Franklin Building Supply, leading over 800 employees across two states and 17 locations. Committed to becoming an employee-first organization, he oversaw the transition to 100% employee ownership and focuses on elevating leadership, increasing job satisfaction, and improving safety metrics. From 2016 to 2021, Franklin’s sales increased from $120M to $370M.
Levi in the News
- HBS Dealer: “One-on-One with Levi Smith of Franklin Building Supply”
- SBCA: “Franklin Building Supply Helps Local Construction Start-Ups”
- Misura Group: “Episode 25: Levi Smith, CEO & President of Franklin Building Supply”
- Forbes: “Hacking For Homebuilding Winners Announced, Positioning Boise As Construction Innovation Headquarters”
Levi Smith
Franklin Building Supply