Executive leadership is the ability of those who manage employees within an organization to influence and guide individuals to get their best performance. The content featured in this category provides valuable insights for executive leaders on how they can manage their teams better and meet organizational goals.
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Karen Beebe, chief technology officer at Bealls, Inc., a legacy family-owned retailer outfitting families for less in over 650 stores across the U.S. Listen in as Beebe discusses top takeaways from the 2025 NRF Big Show, three leadership lessons learned from navigating challenging times, leading Bealls through multiple technology integrations as the company modernizes its tech stack, and more.
Duration: 19:20
Corie Barry has worked at Best Buy for 25 years, the last five-plus as its CEO. As you can imagine, she has witnessed a lot of change during that time, both within the organization as well as the larger retail industry. During the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show in New York City earlier this...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is proud to partner with Berns Communications Group’s (BCG) the Retail Influencer Network, The DealmakeHers, and The Z Suite to celebrate the fourth annual list of the 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders. Released in March during Women’s History Month, this prestigious list recognizes visionary female leaders who have made a...
In 2022, Qualtrics concluded that the frontline labor shortage would force organizations to closely examine the intersection of their employee and customer experience, saying employees wanted “customer grade” experiences. The 2024 Employee Experience Trends report suggests many businesses are still missing the mark when it comes to their employees, particularly those on the front line,...
Happy New Year! The team at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to empower you through 2025. With this community, the possibilities truly are endless. To get started, we’ve published our third annual Top 50 Tips report. This comprehensive resource can be the helping hand that you need today, offering a collection of...
When Colette Stanford’s colleague came to her in need of a project manager, her first instinct was to recommend her go-to employee. However, she reconsidered and assigned the project to another employee as a growth opportunity. The other employee was ecstatic to have been entrusted with an important assignment. This is a perfect example of...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s stages and screens were littered with amazing speakers throughout the year. From the annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit to members-only Virtual Workshops with experienced career coaches, there are ample opportunities to be inspired. Throughout the year, the staff at Women in Retail comb through the best snippets from all...
Adriana Carrig, founder and CEO of Little Words Project, a jewelry company founded on kindness, believes in kind candor at work. “Oftentimes, kindness is misinterpreted as niceness. There’s a difference,” says Carrig. As a female leader, she stresses that you don’t have to give up your natural instincts when in a position of power. “You...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Amina Pasha, chief marketing officer of Thrive Market, an online, membership-based market on a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable. Listen in as Pasha shares her excitement over the company's 10th anniversary, messaging the brand's values by focusing on "acts vs ads," her "rituals and rhythm" motto to balance her non-negotiables as a working parent, and more.
Duration: 39:24
Alison Hiatt, chief marketing officer of Vera Bradley, took the stage at the 2024 Women in Retail On the Road: Chicago event, held Sept. 26. Hiatt detailed the strategic marketing and leadership initiatives that are driving the transformation of the iconic lifestyle brand Vera Bradley. She drew from her extensive background in marketing and brand...
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