What's behind the decisions that create lasting value? Principles, and the practice of applying them. At Koch, principles guide how individual employees make decisions, solve problems and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes. But applying them well takes practice. It requires reflection, judgment and a willingness to keep learning. Done consistently, it helps each of us approach decisions with greater clarity and purpose. Because principles are universal, that practice is not limited to Koch. Built through experimentation, the Principle Companion is an AI platform available to anyone who wants to think through real situations with a principle-based lens — at work, at home or anywhere decisions are made. Try it on a situation you’re working through: https://www.utm.io/urMuJ
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Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America. A diverse set of businesses and industries across the world, we work together to keep improving and exploring new ways to make life even better. With a presence in more than 50 countries, Koch companies employ about 120,000 people worldwide, with nearly half of those in the United States. Koch offers abundant opportunities to improve life’s most necessary things – like food, clothing, water, transportation and technology.
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Seeking to apply Principle Based Management™ to all that we do is at the core of our business success. This week, our employees across the globe heard from Jim Hannan, Koch president and chief operating officer and Chase Koch, executive vice president of origination and partnerships, during our live, all-employee town hall to unpack the lessons found in the New York Times best-selling book, “Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader.” Check out Jim’s post to read his perspective on the event and why he thinks applying principles is key to individual and organizational success.
This week, I joined Chase Koch and Askia B. Ahmad for an all-employee town hall to unpack how applying Principle Based Management™ can help us create long-term value, make better decisions and unlock our individual potential. One of the messages I hope everyone took away from the discussion is that principles aren’t abstract ideas. They are practical tools that can help each of us navigate challenges, improve results and create more value for others. They can help us frame our reality and enable us to solve problems through critical thinking rather than a check-the-box formula. The evidence is clear. When we apply principles, we see transformation, growth and increased success. And when we don’t, to put it candidly, we fail. Consistently applying these principles is foundational to the success of Koch. It is our key differentiator and our main competitive advantage. It’s how we create mutually beneficial, win-win outcomes for the company, our partners and our employees. Charles and Chase Koch’s new book, “Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader,” and the Principle Companion AI tool are meant to be practical resources. I’ve been using the AI tool and have found that it’s great at challenging my own way of thinking. It’s led me through conversations about which principles I could better apply to improve my decision making. Learning to apply principles more effectively really can be that simple. You don't need to master all 41 principles listed in the book immediately. Start with one that connects to a challenge you're facing and begin putting it into practice. https://lnkd.in/eQZgSdX2
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John Zink is proud to partner with the Koch Pro Bono Initiative and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to host our first Women in Recovery Expungement Clinic. For many individuals, a criminal record can create lasting barriers to employment, housing and other opportunities. Through this clinic, eligible Women in Recovery graduates had the opportunity to meet with volunteer attorneys, determine their eligibility for expungement and, if eligible, receive free legal representation. This effort reflects our commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work. By partnering with organizations dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives, we're working together to remove barriers and create opportunities for a brighter future. We're grateful to the volunteer attorneys, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, and everyone whose time and dedication made this event possible.
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Koch is proud to support the people, places and programs helping Wichita move forward. This quarter, that work came to life in different ways across the community. At Exploration Place, Koch helped bring the new Adventure Playscape and Koch Welcome Plaza to life, giving families and students more space to learn, play and explore. Through our longtime partnership with the Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation, we continued helping Hispanic first-generation college students pursue their educational goals. We also supported student entrepreneurship through the WSU Innovation Challenge and expanded access to legal resources through the Koch Pro Bono initiative. Each effort serves a different need, but they are all rooted in the same belief: communities are stronger when people have opportunities to learn, grow and connect.
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At Koch, we believe in succeeding by helping others succeed. It’s not a new idea - it’s foundational to the principles that have guided our nation for 250 years, and our business for many decades. We also believe that a life of meaning is built the same way, by creating value for others. So, on America’s 250th birthday, we celebrate the freedom to contribute, create value and help others flourish.
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Hard to match Pop’s energy when we get challenging questions from Koch's interns… what a great Q&A from such an engaged audience. Can’t wait to see what you all accomplish by the end of this summer!
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How we operate safely matters just as much as what we achieve. Across INVISTA, safety is built into how our teams run every day, from how we manage risk to how we support one another on the ground. It’s the same mindset across our sites, no matter where we operate. That consistency is reflected in the recognition our teams have earned this year, including the Union Pacific Chemical Transportation Safety Pinnacle Award and AFPM Elite Silver recognition at our Orange and Longview sites, along with six safety management awards in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP). Additional recognition includes the HASC Owner Safety Excellence Award and OSHA’s VPP “Star Among Stars” recognition, which was earned for the second consecutive year and only the third time in site history. These recognitions reflect more than performance; they reflect how our teams think, operate and hold each other accountable. It’s a standard our teams apply every day, across every site. #SafetyMonth
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In the days following the tornado, the Enid community continues to come together. Koch Fertilizer Enid is proud to be part of those ongoing recovery efforts in the Gray Ridge area. “We know the impact of the tornado didn’t end when it passed. Recovery is about more than clearing debris, it’s about helping families take meaningful steps forward. We’re grateful to partner with the City of Enid and Marsau Enterprises to help ease the burden on those impacted. We often talk about being there for our community when it matters most, and this was an opportunity to show we truly mean that. I hope those affected see that our commitment goes beyond words. Removing foundations is just one of many ways the team has stepped up to ease the burden and help restore not just homes, but hope. We’re fortunate to be part of a resilient community like Enid,” said Darrien Carson, Plant Manager of KFE. Our support has included providing heavy equipment to assist with cleanup, donating essential supplies like PPE and cleaning materials, and providing breakfast for 75 volunteers during the relief days. The KFE teams also volunteered their time on-site and many employees have continued to step up on their own time to help neighbors recover. Learn more about the joint foundation removal efforts here: https://lnkd.in/eQ5qPZU2
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Since the 1960s, KOCH has been guided by the Principles of Human Progress — ideas that have quietly shaped every chapter of our growth and transformation. In this video, Vice Chairman and Co-CEO Dave Robertson shares how these principles — also explored in Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader by Charles Koch and Chase Koch — continue to drive transformation and shape KOCH today. Learn more about the principles behind this transformation and how they continue to shape what’s next: https://www.utm.io/uqrVL
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Cody Fager started his career at INVISTA, a Koch company, as a chemical engineering intern. During his internship, Cody sat in on a process hazards analysis and saw how teams work together to evaluate risks and protect people and operations. That experience — and the supervisors who helped guide him early on — shaped the direction of his career. Since then, Cody has taken on different engineering roles including operations, pipeline design and process safety. Throughout his journey, his supervisors invested in his development, helping him identify where he could grow and guiding him into new opportunities. “My supervisors have always treated me as an individual. They’ve helped me find the roles I wanted to be in and supported my growth along the way.” Today, Cody is a Process Safety Supervisor at Koch Capabilities, bringing that same approach to supervising and developing others as he helps teams manage risk and support safe, reliable operations. Cody’s career is one example of how employees are supported as they grow at Koch. If you’re looking for a place where you can keep learning and take on new challenges with that support, explore our open roles: https://www.utm.io/uqfIX