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.

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Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy

How to Get Promoted Part 2

June 05, 2023 • Steve Worthy

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Here’s part two of our episode on Why Retail Leaders Get Promoted.

We discuss the importance of strategic communication, authority, knowledge, and value articulation in advancing to the position of retail leader. Stay tuned!

Key Highlights:

[03:23] Your communication needs to be strategic.

[05:00] Building authority and knowledge is key to successful retail leadership

[13:35] Who on your team would you take with you when starting a new business unit?

[15:05] The lack of strategic communication can prevent you from getting promoted

[20:19] Embrace a broader change and a broader perspective of what change could do

[25:15] Strategic introductions occur when you're getting ready for a promotion.

[27:28] If you want to get promoted, learn how to communicate effectively.

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