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.
We all know the cliché: “You only get one shot at a first impression.” But the part no one talks about? Most people don’t even know what they’re actually communicating in those first few seconds because they’re too busy performing instead of being present. Here’s the truth: Deep connection doesn’t require small talk, oversharing, or...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Anu Narayanan, president of women's and home at Anthropologie, a global lifestyle brand in the URBN portfolio. Listen in as Narayanan shares her career journey in retail, how she infuses creativity and risk in her teams' everyday work, how to approach the opportunity to expand into a new skillset or role, how she's thinking about customer behavior differently, and more.
Duration: 32:59
The best leadership roles aren’t packaged for you — they’re built by chasing what energizes you and leveraging your strengths to drive impact. My career in marketing wasn’t laid out in a neat box. Growing up, I loved critical thinking, creativity, and technology, but no one showed me how these could shape a future in...
In today’s corporate landscape, board seats are no longer reserved solely for retired CEOs. Companies are actively seeking leaders who bring diverse perspectives and specialized expertise. But even as demand grows, the path to securing a paid board role can still feel unclear. That’s the focus of our next member workshop, Pathways to the Boardroom:...
Board seats are no longer reserved for retired CEOs. Today, companies are actively seeking leaders with diverse perspectives and specialized expertise. However, the path to securing a paid board role can still feel unclear. In this workshop, Susan Hart, partner, Boards and CEO Practices, and co-leader of the Global Retail, Apparel & Luxury Goods Practice...
How do women and girls build confidence? Confidence is built through experiences, not compliments. Confidence building requires a safe environment with supportive people and activities that stretch your expertise. Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit to examine the challenges...
Jai Ferrell, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, believes you should never have to dim your light in any space. The former chief commercial revenue officer for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) spoke at last month’s Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit. In this clip from her keynote, Ferrell shares her guiding principles: integrity...
Laysha Ward spent a remarkable 33 years at Target Corp., most recently serving as its executive vice president and chief external engagement officer. But even as one of the nation’s leading female C-suite executives, she faced biases and challenges at work. In this video clip from the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, Ward recounts...
When Mecca Mitchell thinks about professional courage, she breaks it into three parts: attitude, aptitude and appetite. In other words, it’s informed by who you are, what you can do, and what you want. Mitchell, senior vice president of leadership and organizational development, DEI, and community impact at Burlington Stores, Inc., spoke as part of...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Kate Gulliver, chief financial officer at Wayfair, one of the world's largest home retailers. Listen in as Gulliver walks through her career journey that led to her current role, how she evaluates the right next move, what’s expected of today’s retail CFOs, how it feels to be among the 20 percent of S&P 500 CFOs who are women, and more.
Duration: 36:30