This is a very special episode for us as we interview an incredible human, Rikki Mendias, Founder of Hav A Sole. Hav A Sole is a Los Angeles based Non Profit Organization that has given out over $1.5 MILLION worth of quality footwear to the homeless and at-risk youth both at home in California and across the country through the Hav A Soleful Trip program. Join us as we hear about this amazing organization and how retail leaders can have an impact beyond their four walls by partnering with local Non Profits in their community. Check out the links below to learn more about Hav A Sole:Youtube: @havasoleInstagram: @havasoleLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/companies/havasoleWebsite: www.havasole.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
In this episode Alice and Brennan discuss the REAL SKILLS that retail leaders utilize daily in their role. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
Alice and Brennan discuss the HBR.org article, The Little Things That Make Your Employees Feel Appreciated.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
Sabrina Meherally joins us to discuss why diversity, equity, and inclusion matters in retail and what you can do about it. We discuss what drove Sabrina into D&I, what it means, and dig into our bias'. This is an episode that you do not want to miss. Connect with Sabrina on Linkedin and via her Website, both are linked below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinameherally/https://www.sabrinameherally.com/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
Alice and Brennan discuss an issue that crosses industry boundaries and is all too common, Demonizing team members for speaking up. Unfortunately, this is an issue that many leaders don't even know that they have. Listen in to learn more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
In this episode, Alice and Brennan discuss how to provide your team with "tough feedback" and why we shouldn't call them conversations. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
In episode 5 of Crazy F'in Retail, the Podcast Brennan and Alice discuss the Harvard Business Review Article - 8 Ways Leaders Delegate Successfully (link below) by Deborah Riegel (8/15/2019). https://hbr.org/2019/08/8-ways-leaders-delegate-successfullySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
In this episode, Alice and Brennan review the Harvard Business Review article "Does Your Team Have an Accountability Problem?" by Melissa Raffoni (published 2/10/2020). Read the article for yourself using the link below and let us know what you think on Instagram or Linkedin @CrazyFinRetail .https://hbr.org/2020/02/does-your-team-have-an-accountability-problem Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
Alice and Brennan discuss the Harvard Business Review article "A Better Way to Develop Top Talent" by Margaret Rogers (Published January 2020)Link to article: https://hbr.org/2020/01/a-better-way-to-develop-and-retain-top-talentSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
Alice gets vulnerable as we discuss why being a good learner is a requirement of being a good leader. Article Credit: Good Leaders Are Good LearnersBy Lauren A. Keating, Peter A. Heslin, & Susan J. AshfordHarvard Business Review, August 10, 2017https://hbr.org/2017/08/good-leaders-are-good-learnersSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
In this episode, we review the article "How To Avoid Hiring A Toxic Employee" by Christine Porath (hbr.org ; 02/03/16) https://hbr.org/2016/02/how-to-avoid-hiring-a-toxic-employee We also mention a great YouTube video "The Best Recruiter at Google" located here: https://youtu.be/hvebAGerh88 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)
Learn about who we are and why we are launching the Crazy F'in Retail podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazyfinretail)