The content featured below was created to help leaders and managers build the skills and gain the knowledge they need to boost their professional performance. Topics covered in this section include managing interpersonal relationships, developing listening skills, having empathy, improving communication skills, how to effectively delegate, what employee empowerment means, among others.
First, I have a confession to make. I haven’t always been a good negotiator. In fact, like many women, I started out my career behind the eight ball in terms of salary simply by my lack of negotiation during my first job offer. Twenty-plus years ago, as my boyfriend and I were both graduating with...
Welcome to the latest Coaches Corner, where we feature questions and answers discussed during our “Meet the Career Coaches” panels at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) events. In today’s installment, our coaches answer a question asked during our WIRLC: On the Road | New York event. The question: “What are some practical tips you...
When it comes to failure, Rebecca Minkoff, co-founder, owner and creative director of Rebecca Minkoff, isn’t afraid. During an interview with CEO of Cover FX and Women in Retail Leadership Circle Advisory Board member Emily Culp at the Women in Retail Leadership Circles’ On the Road event in New York City last week, Minkoff said...
We’ve all heard inspiring quotes about failure — motivational mantras that talk about the value of falling short, bouncing back, and breaking through. Total Retail interviewed five leading retail executives with decades of combined experience. They each reflected on their careers thus far, and the major lessons they learned throughout their illustrious, albeit bumpy career...
Who knew that the moments as a teenager playing sports would impact my actions as a business leader in my 20s, 30s and beyond? As I get further into my career, I often reflect on some early learnings from playing sports as a youth. Here’s some key leadership skills I learned from playing sports. Hanging...
There’s a great saying that you must walk before you can run. As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve seen this piece of wisdom especially come to life when creating a new business completely from scratch. Sure, it’s an exciting process and it can be tempting to dive into the pieces of the business that excite you....
Scientists are rediscovering the virtues of the right hemisphere of our brains, the seat of emotion, intuition and empirical intelligence. As our world becomes more and more connected, it’s no surprise that a new movement born on the West Coast is proclaiming the supremacy of the right side of the brain. The media is buzzing...
Hello Inner Circle readers! Qurate Retail Group, an inspired, global team, 22,000 strong, driven by a shared passion for bringing joy, inspiration and humanity to shopping, is on the hunt for two buying directors! Here are some details about both positions: Title: Director, Buying – Apparel, QVC Opportunity: The director of buying, apparel is responsible...
Welcome to the latest Coaches Corner, where we feature questions and answers discussed during our “Meet the Career Coaches” panels at our Women in Retail Leadership Circle events. In today’s installment, our coaches answer a question asked during our WIRLC: On the Road | Los Angeles event. The question was, “How can you recover when you feel you’ve damaged your personal brand?...
A lot can be learned from women in leadership positions about hiring the right type of employees, packaging yourself to become an executive, and having mentors throughout your career. These topics were discussed at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle On the Road | Los Angeles event during a panel focused on leadership. The panel discussion, moderated...
