Ed Mitzen of Fingerpaint: Five Things Business Leaders Can Do To Create a Fantastic Work Environment

Acknowledge work well done: Employee appreciation doesn’t always have to be tied to accomplishments. In our business, we pour weeks of effort into new business pitches, and sometimes, the cards just aren’t stacked in our favor. Despite the disappointment that comes with losing a pitch, we commend our people for the work they put into every one of them and recognize that we learn something from each opportunity.

As a part of my series about about how leaders can create a “fantastic work culture”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed Mitzen.

Ed is the founder of Fingerpaint, a health and wellness agency based in Saratoga Springs, New York, employing more than 350 people. Ed attributes the success of Fingerpaint to the “people-first” approach that prioritizes the well-being of his employees and the community above all. Together with his company and his family, Ed has contributed to numerous philanthropic organizations, including purchasing a bloodmobile for the American Red Cross…