Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy
You’ve earned your position. Now let’s make sure you lead like it.
Retail leadership isn’t what it used to be.
And if you’ve been doing this long enough, neither are you.
The job gets bigger. The expectations get louder.
But the guidance? That usually disappears right when you need it most.
And most leaders are left figuring things out quietly while still being expected to have all the answers.
This podcast is for experienced retail leaders who’ve already proven themselves
and know there has to be a better way to lead than just carrying more.
I’m Steve Worthy. I’ve spent over 30 years working across retail — from boardrooms to regional and district markets, through restructures, reinventions, and the parts of leadership no one really prepares you for.
I’ve coached thousands of retail leaders and advised teams that support the retail industry, and this podcast exists for one reason:
To give you the perspective and clarity most leaders are expected to figure out on their own.
Now let’s make sure how you lead actually matches it.
Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy
THE LAW OF BUY-IN
Do you have difficulty getting your team on board? Isn't it frustrating? Here’s the thing, maybe your team doesn't buy into your leadership because they haven't bought into you as their leader yet.
In this episode, let’s talk about the Law of Buy-in and how it can help you develop a team that is not just compliant but is instead committed to you as their retail leader. Stay tuned!
Key Highlights:
[00:01] Why are so many retail leaders frustrated?
[01:15] Let’s talk about the Law of Buy-In
[02:14] A formula for Buy-in
[03:10] The quality of the idea needs to be short-term & solution oriented
[08:17] Compliant team vs. Committed team
[12:45] What are the symptoms of a compliant team?
[16:04] Signs that you have a committed team
[24:24] Making sense of the buy-in formula
[26:44] How do I know when I have my team's buy-in?
Notable Quotes:
- Your team doesn't buy into the idea, the concept, or the direction, because they haven't bought into you as their leader. People have to buy into you before they buy into your plans, your vision, or your leadership.
- Every leader will have, some time in their journey, a team that is compliant, and that team is just going to suck.
- A committed team is, hands down, bar none, the best team that you can ever have as a leader.
- A poor idea with a compliant team is dead in the water.
- I don't hire people who don't have something else going on outside of work.
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