Culture Trends Tour Ada, MI

Join HR professionals and industry experts for an engaging look at how recognition and appreciation can fuel stronger teams and better performance—guided by insights from O.C. Tanner’s 2026 Global Culture Report. Hosted by Amway, a valued partner and distinguished leader in employee appreciation.

You’ll have the opportunity to experience Amway’s beautiful campus and hear directly from both Amway and the O.C. Tanner Institute about how they’ve put recognition insights into practice to support people, elevate everyday experiences, and strengthen connections across their organization.

Enjoy a provided lunch, connect with peers, and participate in a hands-on workshop designed to help you apply practical recognition strategies within your own company. Discover how integrated appreciation can spark inspiration, reinforce what matters most, and create an environment where people feel valued and motivated to do great work.

As the world’s largest direct selling company, Amway is dedicated to helping people live better lives—and that commitment extends to their 15,000 global employees. 

Through innovative recognition programs like SPARK, developed in partnership with O.C. Tanner, Amway ensures every team member feels valued and celebrated. From eCards and milestone gifts to personalized recognition for life events and achievements, Amway weaves appreciation into every stage of the employee journey. 

Their approach not only fosters a sense of belonging and pride but also drives impressive engagement—86% globally—with over 67,000 recognition moments and 4,100 gift boxes delivered in the past year alone. Amway’s culture of celebration and continuous improvement makes them an inspiring host for the 2026 Culture Trends Tour in the Greater Grand Rapids Area.

Hope

Turning hope from a wish into achievable goals by celebrating little victories along the way

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Inclusive Teams

Strengthening inclusive teams by recognizing the behaviors that lead to great work

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Healthy Performance Culture

Redefining performance to be sustainable by honoring success at key milestones

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Inspiration

Creating holistic approaches that inspire, connect and support your people at every stage

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Ariane Hibo Ezeh

With global experience spanning four continents, Ariane brings a rare combination of cultural intelligence and business acumen to her work as a speaker for the O.C. Tanner Institute. As a strategist, she leverages cross-cultural insights to drive exponential business growth and foster ongoing partnerships, enhancing organizational performance for companies such as Google, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Expo City, and Apple.

Fluent in multiple languages, she received a graduate degree from the University of Turin and an undergraduate degree from the University of L’Aquila. She currently serves on the executive board of the African Chamber of Commerce of Utah.

Jenni Lee

Jenni Lee is a strategic benefits leader with 20 years of human resources experience leading key growth initiatives and specializing in large, multi-site US and Global benefits. Jenni is known as an industry expert in delivering innovative, cost-effective strategies to increase organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. She has a passion for people and strives to build highly engaged and motivated teams. Jenni completed her Master of Science in Administration: Human Resource Administration at Central Michigan University – Grand Rapids, MI. She is a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and has her Certificate in Global Benefits Management. 

Doni Lenhart

Doni Lenhart is a culture-driven Human Resources leader with nearly 20 years of experience enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. She currently oversees Amway’s global employee recognition strategy as well as key U.S.-based programs, including 401(k), HSA, and FSA plan administration. Known for her thoughtful, people-first approach, Doni is passionate about cultivating inclusive, engaging workplace cultures that empower employees to thrive. Doni holds a B.S. in Biology from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI, and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Her unique blend of analytical rigor and human-centric leadership continues to drive meaningful impact across Amway HR.