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.
Is motivation a choice? Motivation is the start to all innovations, according to Blue Door Partners Founder and CEO Christina McFadden. In a discussion from our 2024 Women in Retail: On the Road | San Francisco event, McFadden offered insights into what she identifies as the “five levels of motivation.” With these levels in mind,...
Mentorship and feedback go hand-in-hand, according to four executives who spoke on a panel at our 2024 Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event. Mina Fader, managing director at Baker Retailing Center, led a panel discussion with PJ Oleksak, CEO, Nuts.com; Evelyn Webster, CEO, SoulCycle; Mary Fox, president and chief operating officer,...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli is joined by Liz Allison, CEO of Tricoci, a leader in hair color and styling, results-driven skin care, and professionally-inspired haircare products. Allison is also a WIRLC member and former advisory board member. To kick off 2025, this special episode delves into her experience as a long-time member of our organization, including why she values her membership.
Duration: 21:07
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, we resurface one of our most downloaded episodes of 2024: a special episode reflecting on 10 years of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. The discussion is led by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli, who is joined by President and Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale and Membership Director Susan Koger. They detail Women in Retail Leadership Circle's origin story, major milestones since its launch in 2014, their favorite stories that showcase the impact of the WIRLC community, and more.
Duration: 24:16
At the beginning of this year, I attended a local chapter of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. We were invited to go around the room and introduce ourselves, say what we did, and share one goal for the upcoming year. Maybe it’s because this meeting was in January, or because the room was...
In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of work-life balance often feels elusive, especially for women in executive roles. But what if we’ve been approaching it all wrong? Tiffany Yvonne Gratton, CPA and CEO of Playmaker Solutions, led members of sister brands Women in Retail Leadership Circle and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality through an engaging,...
On Aug. 28, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy put out an Advisory titled, “Parents Under Pressure.” The nearly 30-page document details the dire state of mental health and well-being among parents. Dr. Murthy pointed out that 41 percent of parents say most days they’re so stressed they cannot function. In my work at Josie, I...
“Our stress comes from our story, not our reality.” At the fall 2024 Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event, Cy Wakeman, president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership, addressed how to reframe stressful situations for better outcomes. In this clip from her keynote session, Wakeman shares a personal story that highlights how...
Professionals constantly hear about the importance of having a personal brand for career growth. But how do you start to build your personal brand? In this clip from a previous Virtual Exchange, hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, advisors Nathalie Walton and Meghana Dhar share tips for...
A panel of female retail executives took the stage to share their career journeys, lessons and advice during the 2024 Women in Retail On the Road: Columbus event on Sept. 24. The panel discussion featured Laura Davis, president, DSW; Kat DePizzo, president, Justice Design Lab; Nicci Hicks, founder, Pivot; and moderator Kimberly Lee Minor, CEO,...
