Do you want to know the secret weapon of good leaders? How are they able to lead and guide their whole team to success? The answer lies in understanding their personality. In this episode learn more about the Enneagram and how it can help you get to know your team better so you can lead them better. Stay tuned!Key Highlights:[00:01] Every good leader has a secret weapon [01:44] The best way to lead people is to get to know them on a deeper level[03:01] The Enneagram and other personality tests[08:06] Why you should take the Enneagram test[10:26] The first type of Enneagram personality - The Perfectionist[12:46] The 2nd type of Enneagram personality - The Helper[14:20] The 3rd type of Enneagram personality - The Achiever[18:20] The 4th type of Enneagram personality - The Individualist[20:12] The 5th type of Enneagram personality - The Investigator[23:01] The 6th type of Enneagram personality - The Loyalist[25:29] The 7th type of Enneagram personality - The Enthusiast[27:22] The 8th type of Enneagram personality - The Challenger[29:20] The 9th type of Enneagram personality - The Peacemaker[34:49] The importance of emotional intelligence[38:02] How Enneagram can help in Career DevelopmentNotable Quotes:Leadership is not about you. Leadership is about the people that you lead.In the context of connecting with people, it's not a matter of what you could do, it's a matter of why you do things.By understanding individual personality types, leaders can delegate tasks effectively and create teams that complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.Emotional intelligence helps leaders develop empathy.You can identify problems very quickly and you can create solutions very quickly if you know how to connect with your team.Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Have you ever missed out on a promotion?  Ever wondered why your management hasn't noticed your efforts? Before you jump to conclusions, listen in as we look at the reasons why leaders don't get promoted. You might learn a thing or two!Key Highlights[00:01] Getting passed over for a promotion[02:07] Why many retail workers are looking for new jobs right now[04:52] Are you ready for the promotion?[05:33] The importance of focused time in doing your role[08:28] Why do you want to get promoted? Know the 3 Main Fs![10:00] Do you lack strategic vision?[13:16] How to improve your strategic vision[17:54] Developing and exporting great talent[21:40] Resistance to change is a kiss of death![27:48] The best leaders are curios and ask questions[30:41] Why understanding why you want to get promoted is importantNotable QuotesTime, experience, and capacity are certain things that you need within retail.It's not just experience that helps you; it's evaluated experiences.When you are getting promoted, it's not just about you. It's about those other people that you have actually helped.We get so fixated on the day to day that we don't think outside of our box.You won't get promoted if you don't have a better understanding of embracing and dealing with change.When you have a seat at the table, you're feeding yourself. When you don't have a seat at the table, people are feeding.The best leaders I know ask questions that they don't have the answer to, and they ask the questions and hope that you have the answer.The best leaders, the ones who are getting promoted, have a good idea of who they are and where they want to go. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

What are you doing in your life right now to leave a lasting legacy? As retail leaders, we are often so focused on our daily responsibilities that we fail to consider the long-term impact we may have on others, particularly our team. Listen in and learn as we talk about the Law of Legacy!Key Highlights:[00:01] How your legacy is being developed and curated daily[02:05] Do you need to be liked as a leader?[05:18] What Steve wanted to leave as a legacy[08:12] The importance of having a strong team[10:02] The power of being present in your life[11:21] Your legacy is not just about you; it’s supposed to be bigger than you.[12:17] Why you have to protect your personal life as a leader [14:17] How do you start to think about your legacy?Notable Quotes:Your legacy is being developed and curated daily by your actions, your intentions, your relationships, your achievements, your failures, and those you lead.I wanted to be able to unashamedly speak to retail leaders about where they currently are in their journey.To be able to walk into a store, feel the energy, and also to see things that you possibly put into place that are still operating is such a cool feeling. That is a legacy feeling!A lot of times, we think about legacy as meaning us and who we are. But to be very honest, your legacy is bigger than you.When you start to think about your legacy, you have to make sure that your personal life, and your personal legacy, match, to some degree, your professional legacy.The best leaders that I know they're very similar in how they lead themselves personally and how they lead their teams.Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Do you know where you want to go with your career? Have you determined which path is best for you and your team? As a retail leader, knowing how to navigate your way through your leadership journey is vital. Listen in and learn as we talk about the Law of Navigation!Key Highlights:[00:01] What’s in it for me?[01:47] The significance of an Atlast & MapQuest[05:00] The consequence of using Waze & Google Maps[08:08] How are you navigating your career?[10:37] Assess your situation before going anywhere[12:58] Giving yourself some grace & room for adjustments[15:29] Over-communicate more than usual[20:00] Setting directions helps you hold your team accountable[24:42] Signs that the Law of Navigation is working for you & your team[29:58] Make a move!Notable Quotes:There are those moments where it doesn't matter how much experience you have; there are going to be situations that you are still going to have to learn how to navigate.When you are navigating your career, you need to know what's your current skill set and where you currently are.Too many leaders don't do a proper assessment. They just think that opportunities and situations are supposed to be there because they've been there long enough. No, it doesn’t work that way.The best way to minimize the time that it takes for you to build trust is to communicate more with your boss.You, as the leader, you have to over-communicate with your team so that they understand exactly where they are, the role that they play, and where they will be after this journey.The worst thing that you can do is to be unclear about what it is that you are asking from your team.As a leader, during your journey, it's important for you to understand a little bit more about who you are so that you can figure out the proper direction that you want to take in your career. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

As a retail leader, your success is determined by the relationships you cultivate and encircle yourself with. So, how do you ensure that you are surrounded by the right people? Let's talk about the Law of Explosive Growth in this episode and learn how to grow, develop, export, and even retain great talent and future leaders from your own team.Stay tuned!Key Highlights[00:01] A leader is only as good as whom they surround themselves with[00:49] The concept of Explosive Growth[04:37] Grow, develop, and export great talent[05:16] It’s not about followers; it’s about growing leaders[10:00] The first person that you need to learn how to lead is yourself.[12:00] If you grow a team, your organization can also experience growth.[15:33] If you develop leaders, your organization can achieve explosive growth.[17:55] How to retain the leaders that you hire.[20:48] What does great talent look like?Notable Quotes●      Explosive growth is the concept and idea of taking yourself from where you are to where you want to be times x.●      The first person that you need to learn how to lead is yourself. And the most difficult person to lead is going to be yourself because you are fighting against everything inside of you that wants to then wants to do something different.●      When you want to experience explosive growth, you have to have a burning desire inside to keep and retain the great talent that you hire and make sure that you see them winning on a consistent basis.●      If you are consistent with your methodology for hiring people, for understanding what that looks like, then I think it's important that your team has an understanding of that as well.●      The worst thing that you can do is to not see that you need to develop great leaders so that you can have consistent explosive growth wherever you go.●      The areas of your weakness as a leader can become exploited if you don't take the time to realize what they are; if you don't take the time to assess who you are, where you are, and where you want to go. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Timing is everything when it comes to leadership success. In this episode, we will discuss how to identify the right time for action, how to be proactive instead of reactive, and why patience is a crucial element in timing. Don't miss this insightful and practical discussion on how to apply the Law of Timing to your retail leadership strategy. Tune in now!Key Highlights[00:01] Timing is everything in sports: A lesson I learned from my highschool coach[3:33] Things that could throw you off as a retail leader[07:01] How do you fix your mindset that these things can typically happen?[09:13] My experience with patience early in my career[012:26] Is experience the best lesson?[13:01] Action vs. Reaction[22:31] The wrong action at the right time equals a mistake.[25:26] The North Star: Some questions you can ask yourself in relation to this frameworkNotable QuotesTiming is all about the timing you take.Understand that timing is the exact moment when preparation, your will and your desire are aligned in order to achieve something behind you.Timing is the difference between success and failure in anything that you are trying to do.Each day has a set of its own plans and challenges. Unexpected visits can screw up your timing and all your plans, unexpected meetings. Lack of staffing in retail, given the nature of the business, is probably one of the number one issues from an unexpected standpoint. When the right leader and the right timing come together, incredible things happen. You must understand the timing, to seize those opportunities, even those opportunities that are unplanned.Many leaders fell because they executed when the time wasn't right.If you haven't done any of that work, then it's just an experienceThe wrong action at the wrong time leads to disaster failure is inevitable.The wrong action at the right time is a mistake when the opportunity was right. It is where you want to try to your best to live, right 70 to 30% of your time as a leader.    Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Have you ever had to make a tough choice that required sacrificing something of value for the greater good of your team or organization? If so, then you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy podcast. In this episode, we explore The Law of Sacrifice, one of the most important and challenging laws of leadership discussed in John Maxwell's book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Discover the principles of sacrifice and what it takes to be a leader who is willing to make tough choices for the success of your team and organization. Tune in now to learn how you can become a more effective leader in the retail industry.Key Highlights[01:53] What are you willing to give up?[05:47] The value of giving up something.[11:30] The importance of giving yourself away.[15:23] Sacrificing your ego and time.[19:58] Not perfect, but perfect enough.[22:54] I can't stand these pretenses.[26:47] Leaders with an impact focus on influencing others.Notable QuotesAs a leader, you have to be willing to give up to be able to go up.Leadership is about two things: For the reward or for the responsibility.When you give it away, it’s gonna hurt.Excuses are an enemy to your success.In order to make an improvement in your life, you have to be willing to sacrifice something.Leaders are not focused on accolades and ego, they’re focused on people.Sacrificing money in order to get a coach to move your existence as a leader forward is something that you really have to think about. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

People frequently confuse busyness for productivity, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. As retail leaders, where we spend our time and how much energy we put into something reveal a lot about us. In this episode, let's talk about the Law of Priorities and discover the power of focusing on what's important NOW. You don’t want to miss out on this one!Key Highlights[02:15] Understanding the Law of Priorities as a retail leader[03:17] The 80:20 rule from a leadership standpoint[04:17] What are your non-negotiables as a retail leader?[08:58] How do you know what’s important to you?[13:36] How to know what’s important to your team?[15:50] Breaking down organizational goals to store level.[17:21] The importance of having a value system in leadership[19:07] Where are you spending your time?[21:00] Where do you spend your money?[22: 13] Where are your people going?[23:45] Where you’re gone, what legacy will you leave?Notable QuotesIf it's a priority, you will find a way to get it done. If it's not a priority, guess what? You're gonna find an excuse. When you delegate, you're able to take less off your plate and really focus on your top priorities.What we define and identify as important shouldn't change day to day.When I say that, that should be a priority, that should be something that you should be focusing on a daily basis.There should be very little variation from who you are at work to who you are at home.I have seen so many leaders try to lead other people without leaving themselves first and without knowing what's important to them first.If you don't have a value system or a foundation, then you can't require that from other people.Just because your name is not on the door doesn't mean that this is not your business.A lot of times, we want to hold on to people in a certain row because they are crushing it for us. But guess what? That is not right; they need the opportunity to move up, and they need the chance to prove themselves. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

A leadership that lacks momentum is like a parked car: it can't get you where you want to go. Momentum, or the “Big Mo,” is one of the most important elements you need as a retail leader. Without it, it will be hard to set anything in motion. So, how do you gain momentum and ensure that you always have enough fuel to propel your team to victory? Listen in as we delve into the Law of Big Mo. Key Highlights:[00:01] Momentum is your lifeline as a leader[02:12] Why you need momentum in your life to move you forward[04:37] Creating a ripple effect requires disruption[06:27] What happens if you don’t have momentum?[10:18] How volunteering for pilot projects can benefit your team[14:11] The 3 ways to gain momentum[20:45] How do you lose your momentum?[22:28] The Shiny Object Syndrome[28:33] What does it look like when you have the “Big Mo”?Notable Quotes:We need momentum in our lives as a leader to continue to carry us forward, to move us from project to project, from opportunity to opportunity.The ripple effect happens once something is actually cast into the stillness. So if there is stillness, there has to be a casting or a disruption of that stillness in order to create the ripples.Too many people are trying to drive a parked car. Don't be that person trying to drive a parked car thinking that you're gonna get somewhere you are not.If you want to be a great retail leader, you have to be abnormal.When you lose momentum, you become vulnerable to distractions.When you are trying to fix something within your market, the best thing that you can do is to go back to the best practice. You don't know if something is broken until you understand the operational boundaries in which something should exist.  Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

It's easier to gauge when and how you'll win in sports. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in business. In this episode, let’s dive deep into the idea of victory in the retail business and the importance of winning not just by yourself but as a team. If you’re a retail leader seeking strategies to inspire your team toward a unified goal, don’t miss this episode on the Law of Victory. Key Highlights:[00:01] The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat[02:01] Winning not just by yourself but with your team[03:58] The importance of recognizing when you have won [05:46] Looking for quick wins and celebrations[07:41] How to motivate your team to win[10:31] You have to let your people shine[13:36] Meet each team member where they are[17:21] Don't expect your team to know [20:14] Use the momentum you've gained to focus on things you can win at.[23:41] How to tell if you're using the Law of Victory effectivelyNotable Quotes:As a leader, your goal is to influence people; it's to take them from where they are to where they need to be collectively, efficiently, and effectively as possible. And part of that is actually recognizing when you have won.If you have somebody who is amazing, one of the best things you can do is to get them in front of your boss and tell your boss about how amazing they are, what they did for the store, and what they could potentially do for your market.As a leader, we tend to expect people to think as we think and to see things as we see them. And nine out of 10 times, they don't.You can't just disseminate information; you have to let them know the role that they play within the information that you are disseminating. When you've developed a culture of winning, there is a clarity of vision, and you can move mountains, and you can move forward. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

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.  Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Unlock the key to long-term success for your team and organization.In this episode, we explore the importance of having a clear vision and a long-term plan for success. We also discuss the law of the picture and how it can help leaders navigate challenges and changes in the market. Tune in to learn how to create a roadmap for success and transform your team into a well-oiled machine. Don't miss this opportunity to help your team reach its full potential and do great things together.Key Highlights:[01:43] When you don’t have a vision, your people will go off the rails.[06:05] How do you get your team to get on the same page? [07:54] What is a vision and how do you execute it?[15:47] What are some of the steps that you need to do to get to 65% turnover?[18:09] Challenges leaders face when trying to implement change.[24:11] When you hit a pothole in the road, go back and address it.[29:23] How do you know you’re going to deliver on your promised results?Notable Quotes:Without vision, you are doomed to fail.My dad would always say, “ People do not do what people hear. They do what people see.”When you don't have a vision for your people, for your store for your company, for whatever it is for the people that you lead, they will go off the rails.The only way you can multiply yourself is to multiply and utilize your team that you currently have, and use them to help advance your vision and direction and map for your market. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Are you looking to improve trust and communication in your organization? In this episode, we delve into the issue of mistrust among employees and explore how inefficient or irregular communication can contribute to this problem. We also discuss the importance of empowering your team, particularly in the fast-paced world of retail, where decisions need to be made quickly. If you're a retail leader looking to foster a more positive and trusting work environment, don't miss this episode on the law of empowerment.Key Highlights:[01:53] Sometimes we resist change because of fear[03:32] Three keys to empowering people at work  [06:51] Create autonomy through boundaries [07:41] You have to taper or temper the level of empowerment you provide to some of your leaders[10:21] You have to replace the old hierarchy with self-directed individuals on your team[15:26] Empower your team to be the best version of themselves[17:40] Empowering your team to be better leadersNotable Quotes:Only 43% of employees trust their business leader or their manager, and part of that mistrust is due to inefficient or irregular communication. When you empower people, there is a built-in peace of loyalty.When you are not sharing information, you're not empowering your team. So many of us are limited by our unwillingness to give up something, either because you're a wanting to hoard the knowledge or the skills to ensure job security. The worst thing that you can do as a leader is to walk around in that sense of power, and not empower your team. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Do you have the right people in your inner circle? As a leader, this can make or break you since you are, as they say, "the sum of who you surround yourself with."In this episode, let’s talk about the Law of the Inner Circle and dive deep into the process of building a solid support system. Are you ready? Stay tuned!Key Highlights:[00:01] The Law of the Inner Circle[01:52] How your inner circle plays a factor in your leadership journey[08:40] The value of having someone give you a fair assessment [11:42] Five keys to building an inner circle[12:54] Cutting ties with toxic people[14:53] Why less is more when it comes to your inner circle[16:10] Understanding your personal boundaries[18:33] Benefits of having a coach or mentor[20:57] Holding up to our own standards[25:19] How do you know if you have a really good inner circle?Notable Quotes:Show me your best friends, and I'll show you your future.You can do what I can't do; I can do what you can't do. Together, we can do great things. Toxic people are insidious. They have an agenda, and their agenda is their own. The more people that you start to fill your mind with [5,6,7 people and their perspectives], the muddier the water gets.Having a mentor and a coach helped me understand more about myself and my little idiosyncrasies.We hold people accountable to a higher standard, but we don't hold ourselves to those same standards.You have to be the friend or the leader you want to have. More money and more power will make you more of what you already are. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Are you truly connected with your team? You may meet them frequently or speak with them on a regular basis, but this does not guarantee that a strong connection has been established. You might be asking why you need to connect. Is that truly necessary? Oh yes, it is. In this episode, we delve into the Law of Connection and why it's so vital for retail leaders. If you want to maximize your influence and lead your team to success, you better stay tuned! Key Highlights:[01:51] The Law of Connection[02:20] A shift in leadership perspective[04:02] What is a connected leader?[07:45] The value in connecting with your team[11:53] 4 tips for enhancing team connection[20:19] Advantages of a stronger team connectionNotable Quotes:If you want to last as a leader, you got to learn how to connect with your people.A connected leader collaborates with their team and encourages honest dialogue and input from them in return. Before you want to move forward, you have to come back and connect.Establishing a connection with another person is vital in your leadership.True connection takes time.The worst thing you can do is to get feedback from your team and not implement some of it.If they are not being accountable to you and then also for their team and their team's actions, successes, flops, whatever it may be, then you got a real issue.The law of connection is to bring and join together one thing to another. And ultimately, all of us, you and your team, to be on the same wavelength. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Human nature dictates that we gravitate toward those who have similar qualities to our own. The same holds true for the people we select to work with and the teams we create. But is sticking to our own kind a smart idea? Or is there a benefit to being receptive to people who are your complete opposites? In this episode, let's look at the Law of Magnetism as it relates to leadership and building a well-balanced, cohesive team. Stay tuned!Key Highlights:[01:08] The Law of Magnetism in the context of leadership[03:45] Keeping a diverse and healthy balance of members in your team[09:44] Critical elements that you need to have on your team[10:25] Two keys to help you to develop great talent[11:28] Offering exposure opportunities for the right people[15:36] Creating advancement pathways[20:07] How to tell if you're utilizing the Law of Magnetism correctlyNotable Quotes:We attract people who are similar to us; they share our values, they share fundamental characteristics.When it becomes a matter of leadership, when it becomes a matter of your team, there needs to be a healthy balance of people who are similar, and people who are dissimilar to yourself. Who you are, is who you attract.The limit to our potential is determined by our leadership ability.The best leaders I know embrace that creative tension within their team so that they can get the best solution possible.If we want to attract great people, we ourselves must be great. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

As a leader, you are constantly faced with decisions. It is easy to become overwhelmed by pressure or anxiety, but exceptional leaders know when to trust their intuition. In this episode, we'll talk about the Law of Intuition and how it can help you make better decisions for yourself and your team if you know how to use it correctly. You should not pass this up!Key Highlights[00:01] Intuition as a superpower[06:45] Why is intuition vital as a leader?[08:58] The importance of trusting your gut.[11:58] Why failure can help you develop your intuition[14:30] How to build your intuition[22:57] Balancing individual goals vs. corporate goals[24:40] The effects of good decision makingNotable Quotes:Intuition, in and of itself, can be a great thing. And it's a necessary thing, as a leader. But when you rely on it too much; it can be detrimental to your leadership journey.My failures have helped me with my level of intuition and discernment more than my successes have. Intuition is the ability to understand something immediately, without the need of conscious reasoning.Intuition is the power to discern the true nature of a person or a situation. Making decisions with little time, when there was more time, can lead to anxiety. Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

One of the most valuable things you can achieve as a retail leader is to earn the respect of those around you. But it’s easier said than done, right? Respect entails more than just people following your orders. It isn’t something that instantly comes with your leadership role or title. In this episode, we'll explore the Law of Respect to learn what it takes to truly give and receive it. You don't want to miss out on this!Key Highlights:[00:01] Let’s talk about the Law of Respect[01:04] How important respect is as a retail leader[02:10] Steve’s perspective on leadership[02:51] What does respect truly mean?[05:11] Understanding who you are and your value system first[09:45] How to gain respect in a retail environment[11:31] The 3 types of respect every leader must understand[20:04] 3 ways to show respect in the retail environmentNotable Quotes:As a retail leader in such a fast-paced environment, we must garner respect and trust quickly, or else we’ll lose.Leadership is all about influence and direction. It's moving yourself first, and then your team forward toward a desired goal.Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even though they're different from you and you don't agree with them.Respect doesn't have to come naturally. Sometimes you actually have to learn respect. We want to move forward so quickly, but we don't really understand what's important to us.When we start to think about the law of respect, we must be strong and worthy of respect, if we want other people to respect us.We define respect in this fashion - we recognize the inherent worth, and value of the other person, and honor that inherent worthiness, in our words, our actions, and our behaviors.You are in your leadership role for a reason. So respect the chair, respect the position of being a leader.Resources:Are you a retail leader who’s thinking about moving up, moving on, or moving out of your current career? Take the QUIZ to find out!Connect with me:Host: Steve WorthyPodcast Title: Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Trust is the foundation of leadership. It is earned or it isn’t.The LAW OF SOLID GROUND is a case for building a solid character, living with integrity, authenticity and discipline.Character is the source of trust. We build our character by being scrupulously honest, even when it hurts.To be authentic, we must be ourselves with everyone, not pretending to be something that we aren’t. Discipline comes from doing what needs to be done whether we like it or not.As a retail leadership, you are as good as your word and your ability to keep. Your talents will only get you so far. If you are a hands-on leader, setting endcaps, doing planograms, or as a field leader, you devote a ton of time walking stores and helping them solve problems. This law of Solid Ground will help you maintain the respect and admiration of your team.However, if are new to leadership and have yet to get the buy-in of your team. this law will be a great starting point for you.Character cannot develop in an environment in which ethical decisions are forced upon the individual. Character is a product of judgment, discretion, and choice — born from a man’s free agency. This is to say that the choices every single person makes influence the world around him, and that the existence of a virtuous society is predicated on the virtue of each of its individual members. How to Keep your Character:1. Strive to be the same person in front of the crowd as you are behind the scenesWhen the pressure is on, what’s inside always comes out.In a crisis or under stress, we don’t have the luxury of keeping up appearances.It’s at such times that our actions reveal who we really are—for good or for ill.Are you the same person outside of work?Do you live differently around different peer groups?Does your environment determine your speech or is it consistent no matter what?2. Be very careful not to conformSometimes it’s easier to conform.Sometimes the stakes aren’t that high, the outcome isn’t that  important, and it would just be easier all the way around to simply go with the flow.Romans 12:2, “Do not conform t Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...

Leadership is a process and it takes time to master, there’s no way around the processTrust the processWhat is does influence really mean: Things may look bad now, but we have a plan in place to make it better.”LAW OF ADDITIONThe law of addition focuses on how to add value to your team in order to create more leaders to grow. Leaders who pour into their teams create more leaders. We know we can use more authentic leadership these days.True leaders ask “How can I serve?” Because they are focused on service, it’s not so much about “What’s in it for me.”As a retail leader, a large portion of your role is to invest in your team beyond their paycheck. The law of addition provides you an idea of how to serve your teamThree tips on how t add value to your teamValue othersValue their timeInformation - people seem to have inside knowledge on a market, idea, trend, or community, and are known as people who spread change through their knowledge.Culture - what time of culture are you creating as a leaderMake yourself more valuableThe premise of adding value to the lives of your team members is that you intentionally add impact and substance. You cannot give what you don’t have.Know and relate to what others value“Inexperienced leaders are quick to lead before knowing anything about the people they intend to lead. But mature leaders listen, learn, and then lead.” John C. MaxwellMany leaders are too quick to take charge. A good leader takes the opportunity to listen to what every person believes is important and then leads.“The bottom line in leadership isn’t how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others,” John C. Maxwell wrote. Great leaders derive pleasure from making life better for others by adding value to them. They are intentional about adding merit and making it part of their core values.Developing and executing influence and being active in your own journey are keys to success.Support the showHAVE YOUR SAY!If you enjoyed this episode and have feedback or suggestions for future topics, please let me know by clicking the feedback link HERE. Your input is important to me and will help me make this podcast even better.Thanks for listening!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Do you want to become a supporter of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy? Your support enables us to continue bringing you exclusive insights and expert advice from some of the best leaders in the retail industry.Sign up to become a supporter today at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1127936/support and help us shape the future of retail leadership, one episode at a time. Thank you! ------------------------------------------------ Let's connect!Steve Worthy on LinkedIn Youtube LinkedIn Facebook InstagramWorthy Retail U ...