Dominic Janney, president and CEO of Canon Financial Services (CFS), leads by example and stays accessible to his team, encouraging honest, open feedback and making sure every perspective and diverse viewpoint is always fully heard. He built the GenNext program, mentoring high-potential employees directly alongside senior leadership as they tackle major business priorities and present their own solutions directly to top executive leadership.

“The key to a thriving culture starts with our people,” Janney says. “We focus on creating an environment where every-one feels valued, heard, respected and trusted.”

Every month, Janney hosts “Dunkin’ with Dominic,” sitting down with a random group of employees over coffee to hear their thoughts directly. That commitment to listening has helped CFS earn Best Company Culture honors twice in the past few years running.