Stand Up Retail

Carrie and Edward
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In today's 'new normal', those working in retail stores are challenged more than ever before: changes in customer expectations, staffing models & company expectations... those working in stores need an independent source for support, mentorship and community. Here at Stand Up Retail, we aim to build your core skills & create a positive community of like-minded people; giving you greater satisfaction/engagement with your retail employment and help you feel equipped to navigate your career goals with confidence. Join Us! New pods EVERY week of seasonally relevant retail lessons &mentorship.

  1. 07/18/2022

    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 Link for Planner: https://amzn.to/3NOiH5M  Music in this episode: Epidemic Sounds, Damma Beatz, "Rollin On"

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

  2. 07/07/2022

    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"

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

  3. 06/21/2022

    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/  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     IG - @iamfelixsebastian  Anchor (and wherever you get your podcasts): To Felix, With Love

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

  4. 05/19/2022

    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/

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

  5. 05/10/2022

    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

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

  6. 05/06/2022

    Leadership Series 1: Are Leaders Born or Made? An In-Depth Discussion on Self-Doubt Within Leadership

    The question of whether leaders are born or made has been debated and discussed for over 100 years, and our team takes it on from a perspective that many leaders often find themselves in at one point or another in their career: SELF-DOUBT. "Am I good enough?" "Do I really have what it takes?" Doubt can sabotage many leaders (and even stop potential leaders from taking that first step), and most of that doubt comes from the feeling that we might be lacking 'the thing' that makes leaders REALLY great. This detailed discussion takes you on a journey: from the history of how we view and document great leaders to the theories that have evolved around it, moving into a comparison between the traits of introversion and extroversion and their impact on leadership, concluding with an exploration of 5 common scenarios that leaders find themselves in and how those personality traits can influence how they navigate them. Don't let self-doubt diminish your leadership potential. Learn more about how YOU can become a great leader today!

    Leadership Series 1: Are Leaders Born or Made? An In-Depth Discussion on Self-Doubt Within Leadership

  7. 04/18/2022

    6 Ridiculously Simple Tips for Giving More Effective Honest Feedback

    Are you sabotaging your success by not getting this key element of leadership right? Are you avoiding this all together because it makes you uncomfortable? Stop 'settling' for poor results or lack of improvement in talent and start being effective.   In this episode, we tackle one of the most underrated and often unspoken keys to successful leadership: HONEST FEEDBACK.   It's not a skill that's taught to leaders when your onboard  as a manager or executive, but is learned through trial and error. Usually a LOT of errors... and those bad feedback moments can lead to anxiety around these types of communications, ultimately potentially leading to failures in the future due to poor leadership.    In this podcast, Ed walks you through the importance of getting it right and shares 6 easy tips that will take away your anxiety and worry when needing share honest feedback with a member of your team... setting yourself up for better results, happier team members and a more satisfying work experience! ____________________________________________________ Who is Stand Up Retail? We are an independent resource for store-based retail employees created to support them in navigating the realities of retail employment. We offer free foundational skill building, mentorship as well as a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles. Guided by two industry veterans with a combined 40+ years of experience, this podcast is filled with free lessons, discussions and tips on how to be more successful, more satisfied and more in control of your work experience. We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content made available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer. Where else you can find us: YOUTUBE CHANNEL; APPLE PODCAST SHOW ID: 1594392520;  INSTAGRAM; FACEBOOK; WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles.) SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new podcasts EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new content posts!

  8. 03/28/2022

    The Most Important Leadership Lesson (That Most Leaders Don't Learn for Years... YES, YEARS!)

    Are you a new leader? Or consider yourself an 'emerging leader' who hopes to get that tap on the shoulder this year? Maybe you are a leader who is currently struggling, who needs to really make a change to get back on track (in your own eyes or your boss's...) In this episode, Ed and Carrie dig into the MOST IMPORTANT lesson that all leaders learn in their career (and it usually comes during a crappy review, or 'hard conversation' with your boss) but can take years to actually happen.... yes, YEARS : Your results aren't about YOU... they're about YOUR TEAM.  Sure, you might hear it occasionally, but most new or struggling leaders don't fully absorb it the first time it happens. True story. We'd rather you start (or restart) your leadership career the RIGHT WAY. Learning this UP FRONT and with concrete actions behind that knowledge. ----->Carrie guides you through the what, why and how of maximizing your OWN RESULTS through your team by teaching you ONE SIMPLE EXERCISE: TEAM TALENT ANALYSIS.------ Ed and Carrie show you a process that is just 3 simple steps. That's it. An easy, 'on the fly', adaptable and free-form exercise that keeps your perspective right and your focus where it needs to be: on how your team's success builds YOUR SUCCESS. Don't wait to learn the lesson the hard way... have a listen and get ahead of the game (or back on track!) Episode is also available on YouTube HERE for those who prefer to watch. As always, if you enjoy this podcast, give us a like and share away!

    The Most Important Leadership Lesson (That Most Leaders Don't Learn for Years... YES, YEARS!)
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In today's 'new normal', those working in retail stores are challenged more than ever before: changes in customer expectations, staffing models & company expectations... those working in stores need an independent source for support, mentorship and community. Here at Stand Up Retail, we aim to build your core skills & create a positive community of like-minded people; giving you greater satisfaction/engagement with your retail employment and help you feel equipped to navigate your career goals with confidence. Join Us! New pods EVERY week of seasonally relevant retail lessons &mentorship.

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  • Creator
    Carrie and Edward
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carrie and Edward
  • Show Website
    Stand Up Retail