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Executive Leadership

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.

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How ThredUp Revenue Chief Cora Buel Leads Effective 4-Day Work Weeks

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Cora Buel, chief revenue officer at ThredUp, one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Listen in as Buel discusses pivoting to a small business after working at large organizations, ThredUp's four-day work week and the benefits of a flexible working style, her experience taking on the first-ever chief revenue position at the company, and more.

Duration: 30:49
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16 Black Women in Retail You Should Follow

In honor of Black History Month, we at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) are highlighting 16 Black women in retail you should know. These individuals are paving the way for the next generation of female retail leaders, redefining what it means to be a leader, and setting new standards for the workplace. They are...

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ESG Buy-In: Strategies for Leadership and Employee Support

When championing change within an organization, leadership buy-in and cross-functional support are essential for long-term success. But how can you actually “make the business case” and “influence without authority” to enlist your executives and peers to support ESG and impact initiatives? In this member workshop, we’ll explore strategies and techniques to communicate the benefits of...

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How True Religion CMO Kristen D'Arcy Builds Team Relationships and Buy-In for Change

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Kristen D’Arcy, chief marketing officer of True Religion, sought-after jeanswear intended to influence and disrupt denim culture. Listen in as D’Arcy discusses the initiatives she’s working on in the company’s newly created chief marketer role (1:30) and True...

Duration: 33:16
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How to Be a Great Leader in 2024

With 2024 in full swing, we are already dreaming about all the ways we can transform as leaders this year. At the start of each new year, the widely adopted “back to the grind” mindset can easily overwhelm us. Setting goals that propel our development is crucial, but fostering habits that empower both teams and...

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How Beekman 1802 CEO Jill Scalamandre Brings the Culture of Kindness to Life

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jill Scalamandre, CEO of Beekman 1802, a skin health brand based on two ingredients: kindness and goat milk. Listen as Scalamandre discusses the genesis of the family-founded brand on a goat farm, lessons learned from Beekman 1802's many successful brand partnerships, how the core value of kindness comes to life in the company's culture, and more.

Duration: 30:22
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Amy Sullivan Named CEO of Kirkland's Home

Amy Sullivan, most recently the president and chief operating officer of Kirkland’s Home, was named CEO and will begin her new role Feb. 4, the company announced Jan. 19. Sullivan, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member, has been with Kirkland’s for more than a decade, first joining the retailer in 2012 as a...

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Highlighting the Importance of Being a Woman in Leadership

In this clip from the Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event in November, Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO, Pattern Beauty; Francesca Toninato, global CEO, 7 For All Mankind; and Ariela Nerubay, chief marketing officer and executive vice president, Curacao, discuss being a woman in leadership and the importance of highlighting it. Panelists were joined...

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