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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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10 of Our Favorite Quotes From 2025

Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s stages and screens were filled 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 and educated. Throughout the year, the Editorial staff at Women in Retail Leadership Circle comb through the best...

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How REI President and CEO Mary Beth Laughton Leads With Purpose

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO of REI Co-op, a specialty outdoor retailer and the nation’s largest consumer co-op. This interview was recorded at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle On the Road: Seattle event, held on Nov. 6. Mary Beth details her career journey, lessons she's learned from leading purpose-driven brands, her approach to mentorship, and more.

Duration: 26:37
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2025 WIRLC On the Road | Columbus: Retail Leadership Unfiltered Panel

A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Columbus event, held earlier this fall. Speakers included Susan Oguche, former executive vice president, chief communication officer, Cleveland Cavaliers; Suzanne Kiggin, senior vice president, operations, American Signature Inc.; Megan Dineen-Kistner, GMM/senior vice president, intimates, Victoria’s Secret & Co.;...

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How PopSockets CEO Jiayu Lin Taps Into Cultural Relevance With Global Reach

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jiayu Lin, CEO of PopSockets, a global digital lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun and expressive products for mobile phones. Lin describes the business' 10 years of growth since inventing the original phone grip, how PopSockets taps into culturally relevant microtrends across more than 30 countries, protecting her and her team members' personal time, and more.

Duration: 30:27
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2025 WIRLC On the Road | Columbus: Jared Jewelers President Claudia Cividino on Driving Transformation

Claudia Cividino, president of Jared Jewelers and Diamonds Direct at Signet Jewelers, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Columbus event, held last month. She was interviewed by Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli. Cividino is leading strategy and transformation across two of Signet’s most dynamic brands, Jared...

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Execs Share Dos and Don'ts for C-Suite Leaders

What’s the one thing you should do and the one thing you should not do as a C-suite leader? Four executive women weighed in with personal insights during the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Chicago event, held Oct. 14. Jenica Myszkowski, CEO of CAMP, emphasized the need to set boundaries and not be...

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The 3 Qualities Ulta Beauty Looks for in Leadership Candidates

Molly McCabe, senior vice president of people success at Ulta Beauty, looks for three qualities in any leader: deep, functional expertise; a collaborative nature; and an enterprise mindset. In this clip from her interview at the recent Women in Retail On the Road: Chicago event, McCabe delves into her talent acquisition approach at the beauty...

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