When leaders in retail climb the ladder and finally reach a coveted C-suite position, it might come with a few surprises. In this clip from our Women in Retail: On the Road Dallas event in July, four women executives share the biggest surprise they encountered when they finally reached the C-suite, and the best piece of advice they’ve ever received.

Speakers include Stephanie Plaines, chief financial officer, JCPenney; Bethany Muths, chief marketing and customer officer, Mizzen+Main; Janet Carr, CEO and board member, Tandy Leather; Jamie L. Singleton, group president and chief consumer officer, Signet Jewelers; and moderator Linda Fisk, CEO, LeadHERship Global.

Women in Retail Leadership Circle members can watch the full panel, Life Lessons and Career Advice From Top Retail Leaders, as well as all other sessions from our 2023 Women in Retail: On the Road Dallas event here. Not a member? Apply today!