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 Shawn Outler, chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer at Macy's, a legacy American retailer and the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. This episode was recorded during a session at the Women in Retail: On the Road New York City event last month. Listen in as Outler discusses a few of the initiatives she's spearheaded since she was named diversity chief in 2018, what she's thinking about in the DEI space right now, her advice for senior-level executives to advance and stay fresh in their career, and more.
Duration: 25:40
Vanathy Lakshmi is vice president of product and experiences at JCPenney, leading the iconic American brand through a major transformation. Lakshmi recently spoke at Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver, hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail. She delivered a keynote on strategies for better managing people, processes and technology. In this...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Kelly Cook, president of marketing, IT and finance at David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority. Listen in as Kelly discusses how she's able to galvanize her teams around growth strategies, the top five leadership lessons she's learned during her career, what it means to her to be a servant leader, and more.
Duration: 31:08
Denise Karkos, senior vice president and chief e-commerce officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods, has played soccer her entire life — including at the University of Notre Dame, where she served as team captain her senior year. That sports mentality has always been ingrained in her, and during her keynote presentation at Women in Retail’s On...
As a recovering corporate executive, keynote speaker, and head of the Courageous Leadership Institute, I didn’t expect to get anything more out of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie than giggles and some good old-fashioned female bonding. So it’s sort of an understatement to say that, as I watched Barbie’s adventure unfold on screen, I was astonished...
Three female executives from powerhouse brands joined Women in Retail Leadership Circle in Pittsburgh earlier this month to share leadership strategies, tips for managing difficult times, and more. As part of Women in Retail’s On the Road series, the panel closed out the daylong event by sharing the podcasts and books that inspired them, the...
The journey to motherhood can be extremely difficult for those who struggle with infertility. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and in this video DeShaun Wise Porter — an advisory board member for Women in Retail’s sister brand, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality — shares her story and the release of her new...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Patty Wu, former executive vice president, president of buybuy BABY, America's leading specialty baby products omnichannel retailer previously owned and operated by Bed Bath & Beyond. Wu discusses the biggest lessons she learned leading buybuy BABY through a Chapter 11 filing, how she articulates her career aspirations to leaders, her advice for the next generation of female retail leaders, and more.
Duration: 38:30
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jeanniey Walden, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Rite Aid and Thrifty Ice Cream, a Rite Aid brand. Listen in as Walden discusses how the Thrifty Ice Cream business fits into the pharmacy retailer's portfolio, her top three leadership lessons gleaned from decades of management experience, her perspective on work-life integration, and more.
Duration: 26:49
Vanathy Lakshmi, vice president of product and experiences at JCPenney, took the stage at Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. She delivered an engaging keynote titled, A Strategy for Winning With People, Process and Technology. Transformation involves having a clear strategy, understanding your customers, and evolving the ways of working within to actually change not just...
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