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 video, Susie Kuhn, vice president/general manager at Foot Locker Europe (and Women in Retail Leadership Circle member), talks about how she’s leading her team while in a new role in a new country — all amidst a global crisis. “One thing about crisis management is that if your team isn’t operating as a...
This week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) held five Virtual Lounge sessions on Facebook Live with industry experts to learn more about how organizations and leaders are evolving their strategies and operations in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Furthermore, the Virtual Lounge event, which was originally scheduled to take place at Shoptalk but...
Welcome to Around the Circle! In this episode, Ashley Chiaradio and Kristina Stidham provide an inside look into the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) 2020 Top Women in Retail resource. This is WIRLC’s 10th annual list of the leading female executives in retail, and, like in prior years, features a who’s who in the...
The COVID-19 global pandemic has rattled everyone and stopped us all in our tracks. A silver lining that tends to happen during a crisis is people coming together and lending a hand to those in need. Here are a few retailers and brands that are giving back however they can, whether it’s hiring more employees,...
First of all, I know I’m not the only one experiencing a whirlwind of emotions right now. The last few days have been challenging, and the next few weeks will bring uncertainty, more challenges, inevitable changes, and no shortage of difficult moments. However, I want you all to know that the we here at Women...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is proud to present its 10th annual list of the top women executives in the retail industry. Like the prior nine years, the 2020 Top Women in Retail list features a who’s who in the industry. Honorees, some of whom were nominated via a survey of our WIRLC members...
I recently read a Business Insider article that explained that being diverse and inclusive is no longer a nice addition to a business, but instead is absolutely necessary for employees and consumers. The article highlighted specific diversity and inclusion trends that are top of mind for company leaders right now, with insights from executives at...
The principles of interactive leadership and why she believes in it were key parts of a discussion Helena Foulkes, CEO of Hudson’s Bay Co. (HBC), had with Matthew Shay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation (NRF), during a session at the 2020 National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City this week....
At the 2019 Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC): On the Road | San Francisco event, attendees heard from Sheree Waterson, former chief product officer at Athleta, during a fireside chat with Melissa Campanelli, co-founder of the WIRLC. Waterson talked about her career journey, including her most recent work with the Gap Inc.-owned athletic apparel...
The transition to parenthood is the most overlooked leadership development opportunity in a career. A time that’s traditionally thought of as stressful and distracting can be cultivated into nurturing inherent skills that will have a parent feel supported, up-leveled, and likely to return to work. In this video, Nesting Your Business Founder Meghan Dicklin shares...
