Stand Up Retail

Monthly Book Breakdown: RETAIL PRIDE by Ron Thurston | Pros, Cons and Takeaways for Retail Leaders

A retail focused guide to celebrating working in a retail store, we give an honest review of the ONLY leadership and skill based book written specifically for RETAILERS.   In tune with the mission of Stand Up Retail, this book (and its author) aim to take a positive approach to the work, potential and careers (accidental or otherwise) that happen within one of the most important and influential industry for the global economy.   We review the positives, the shortcomings and share our takeaways and most impactful moments.  _____________________________  Chapter List:  0:00 Intro  3:05 Initial Thoughts  3:40 About the Author  4:49 Who its For and Not For  6:08 The Breakdown  17:40 Recap  18:00 Overall Impression and Use Cases  21:55 CONTEST INFO!  22:05 Wrap Up  22:57 What we Offer   _______________________________  References: (affiliate links for product referenced in this video)  Link to Book [https://amzn.to/3OTajmL]: https://amzn.to/3OTajmL Link for Planner [https://amzn.to/3NOiH5M ]: https://amzn.to/3NOiH5M  Music in this episode: Epidemic Sounds, Damma Beatz, "Rollin On" [https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ghvp38Zmrj/]

Problem Solving Basics: For Leadership & Life | 5 Basic Steps + 9 Proven Approaches

As a Top 3 Skill requirement for employers (and an indicator of success), this key skill lesson is of value for leaders across ALL industries.   Whether you just need a quick refresher, or are looking for new ideas on how to tackle the problems that are coming at you, this quick lesson is a great resource for you!   With slides you can screen shot for your leadership toolbox, and REAL, ACTIONABLE steps that you can fall back on - if you've got 12 minutes, we can teach you about getting better at a skill that will help you generate more wins, build greater confidence in your leadership abilities and showcase greater potential for your career. Music in this episode: Epidemic Sound, Jobii, "Hyperconsciousness"  [https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/9eQf4oogLP/]

Navigating Toxic Retail Workspaces - A Discussion on how "The Customer is Always Right" and 'Profit over People' has Set Up Retail Workers To Quit

This Fresh Take Tuesdays episode doesn't hold back and cuts right to the issue that might be the core of why working in retail is so tough - the industry's unhealthy mantras and highest held prize.  To truly tackle toxicity in the store based retail world, our guest felixSEBASTIAN and Carrie dig deep into the definitions, feelings and realities of toxicity in retail.   Whether you work in a fast fashion, off-price, departments store, luxury or any other sort of 'direct to consumer' retail position, this episode will help walk you through the ways to navigate these workspaces when things get toxic and also arm you with a simple 3 step plan to TAKE ACTION instead of just leaving.   Music in this episode: Epidemic Sound, Mayweather, "Warm Keys"  https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/A7XkwiC7yh/ [ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/A7XkwiC7yh/]  felixSEBASTIAN and Carrie share work history at the largest dept store in America in the most chaotic retail footprint in NYC. With his over 20 years in retail, and management experience ranging from fast fashion to iconic luxury brands, felix brings his empathy and courage to the discussion and shows us just how much one person can change, if they are brave enough to do the right thing.   Where you can find felixSEBASTIAN:  YouTube -  @To Felix, With Love   [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCT4BM30ZabYnFv736s90kdg]   IG - @iamfelixsebastian  Anchor (and wherever you get your podcasts): To Felix, With Love

What Kind of Leader Are You? 5 Leadership Choices that Have HUGE Impact on a Leader's Potential (and Career!)

The misconceptions about leadership are many. The pressures are very real. The pressure to be a 'certain style' of leader can often be a huge challenge to new leaders or struggling leaders who are being told they need to make a change.   This episode covers 5 common choices that leaders are asked to make and ALL of them can impact the type of leader you are trying to become and have positive and negative repercussions.  Explore the accidental extremes that leaders need to choose between, the fine line that often separates them and learn how changing up your leadership style too abruptly can lead you down the wrong path.   Music in this episode: Epidemic Sound, Guustavv, Jobii, Justnormal - 'Textural' https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/CuKe9oglIz/

Fresh Take Tuesdays - Change Management and the Challenges Constant Change Poses to Leaders and Their Teams (The Good, The Bad and the UGLY Realities)

Change Management... seems like it's all that leaders do these days. In the retail industry? It has quickly become a leader's primary role in brick and mortar stores. In our first Fresh Take Tuesday interview, we are joined by Joyce Foskin, a veteran leader within the retail industry for over 2 decades and someone currently working hard to help her location and her team navigate some major changes. Her organization is going through rapid growth and a reorganization TOP DOWN into a more structured and aligned team in terms of every aspect of their company - from customer to employee to supply chain to day to day execution. In this episode, we take on the topic of change management and explore 3 MAJOR CHALLENGES that this new 'primary' role has for the leaders out there: 1. Career Growth 2. Applying Change Locally 3. Positive Accountability