Hello Inner Circle readers! Qurate Retail Group, an inspired, global team, 22,000 strong, driven by a shared passion for bringing joy, inspiration and humanity to shopping, is on the hunt for two buying directors! Here are some details about both positions: Title: Director, Buying – Apparel, QVC Opportunity: The director of buying, apparel is responsible...
Despite the advice to check your emotions at the door, it’s not possible to do a great job without engaging your emotions — and everyone else’s! I want to explore the positive power behind emotional effectiveness. Emotions are part of our survival kit and are hardwired; when threatened, you’ll react to the threat and either fight,...
Hello Inner Circle readers! Recently, the release of Forbes’ Most Innovative Leaders list was overshadowed by a disappointing discovery: out of 100 honorees, only one woman was included (Ross Stores’ CEO Barbara Rentler). What was thought to be an objective ranking “measuring four essential leadership qualities of top founders and CEOs” ended up majorly lacking...
Welcome to the latest Coaches Corner, where we feature questions and answers discussed during our “Meet the Career Coaches” panels at our Women in Retail Leadership Circle events. In today’s installment, our coaches answer a question asked during our WIRLC: On the Road | Los Angeles event. The question was, “How can you recover when you feel you’ve damaged your personal brand?...
A number of years ago I found myself walking the sunny streets of San Francisco with my sister-in-law. We walked without agenda and ate with abandon. On the last day, we took a day trip to the picturesque town of Tiburon, where we enjoyed brunch at Sam’s Café and then stopped in the shops and...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli was able to sit down with Cynthia Rowley, founder and owner of clothing brand Cynthia Rowley, and Lia McNairy, director of West Coast operations and visuals at Cynthia Rowley, at the Girl Boss Rally in July to discuss the concept of nomadic retail, how the brand...
Hello Inner Circle readers! It’s always exciting to see some of our own being recognized for their hard work in helping to close the gender gap. Last week, BounceX announced the 12 winners of its 2019 Equality Impact Awards, which are designed to honor the contributions and leadership of women and allies that are helping...
To attract and retain consumers in today’s retail environment, many direct-to-consumer companies are getting creative and offering eco-friendly products, transparent supply chains, personalized experiences, and accessibility to the best deals on the market. At our recent Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) On the Road | Los Angeles event, I discussed these topics and more with four...
Recently, a fellow female executive and I were having lunch. She said to me, “You’ve transitioned into executive roles at a new company. How do you ensure your success by developing trust with your new team and motivating them through the transition?” My first thought was the well-known quote by Theodore Roosevelt: “Nobody cares how...
I’ll admit it: I’m a U.S. Open super fan. Ever since my friend Liz’s dad, who worked at the old Chase Manhattan Bank, gave us tickets to my first U.S. Open when I was 14 (and we got to go to the Chase hospitality tent!), I was hooked. I love watching athletes at the top of...
