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Executive Professional Development

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.

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3 Tips for Negotiating Your Next Raise

You’ve decided to ask for a raise. Good for you! Believing you’re worth it is the first step. This article will help you map out where to go next when it comes to negotiating your next raise. Step 1: Visibility The first step in successfully negotiating a raise starts with increasing your visibility at work....

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Laid Off? Here's How This Retail Leader Successfully Pivoted

You were just laid off. Now what? In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Mindy Zald, division head of Echo Design Group, an industry leader in the design, marketing and distribution of home and fashion accessories. Zald recently took this position after she was laid off from...

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GNC Product and Science Chief Rachel Jones on Aligning to Your Career 'Why'

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Rachel Jones, senior vice president and chief product innovation and science officer at GNC, a leading global health and wellness brand. Listen in as Jones outlines her background as a nutritionist that led her to this role, how she built GNC's team of nutritionists and scientific experts, the value of aligning to your career "why," and more.

Duration: 33:01
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5 Tips to Increase and Display Your Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), refers to recognizing, understanding and managing our emotions and those of others. It enables individuals to regulate their feelings constructively, allowing them to adapt to different environments and handle stress more effectively. Retail environments are often high pressure and fast paced, demanding adaptability and resilience from professionals at all...

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Crafting Your Narrative for Your Next Career Opportunity

While the temperatures outside clearly remind us that we’re still in summer, we all know that fall is coming — and with it a sense of renewal and transformation, making it a perfect backdrop for re-evaluating career goals and aspirations. Embracing times of change can lead to discovering roles that align more closely with evolving...

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Last Chance to Register for Virtual Workshop on Leading With Emotional Intelligence

Leading with emotional intelligence, or the ability to recognize, understand and manage our emotions while also being attuned to the emotions of others, fosters a positive and collaborative work environment. Leaders who harness emotional intelligence are adept at building strong relationships, navigating complex social dynamics, and making informed, empathetic decisions. Ultimately, emotionally intelligent leadership inspires...

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Some Thoughts During Mental Health Awareness Month

As Mental Health Awareness Month winds down, I thought I would take a minute to let you know about a Deloitte report I recently came across. It found that while women are playing an increasingly larger role in the global workforce, a least half of them reported higher stress levels than a year ago, and...

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