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Effective communication skills are essential in your career. Each Monday, join Dr Elena Paweta, executive communication coach and TEDx organiser, as she interviews business leaders and entrepreneurs on business communication, leadership and building relationships. If you want to progress in your career, become more charismatic and impactful leader, or just want to hear advice from top business leaders, this is the podcast for you.
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It's an Honor

W.A. Franke Honors College

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Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the ...
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Remarkable Retail

Michael LeBlanc, Steve Dennis

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If we're learned anything in the past few years, it's that the pace of change is only accelerating and the difference between the winners and losers often centers on those that understand the fierce urgency of now and choose to aim much, much higher and move, much much faster. Remarkable brands know that speed is essential. But what exactly separates those that successfully transform for a new era, that consistently move to where consumers and technology is headed, that leap ahead of the com ...
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We wrap up Season 9 with Part 2 of taking account of Steve's 2024 retail predictions. Our second batch include: 7. Neiman Marcus and Saks merge. 8. Nordstrom goes private. 9. Apple's "Vision Pro" is a big nothing burger...for now 10. Sustainability schizophrenia hits a new high. 11. Bailing still doesn't fix the hole among those stuck in the medioc…
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We're all about accountability on the Remarkable Retail podcast, so as we bring this season to a close once again it's time to grade Steve on 2024 predictions. In part 1 we dig into six of his baker's dozen of retail prognostications, which include: 1. The bifurcation of just about everything accelerates. 2. For many brands, flat is the new up. 3. …
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In the episode 224 of the IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Tom Schwab about the benefits of being a podcast guest and how to get to speak on podcasts. Tune in if you are interested in spreading your ideas and boosting your personal brand. Do traditional marketing strategies clash with your introverted nature? Tom Schwab, our guest today, ge…
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In this special bonus episode, we delve into the innovative intersection of sports and e-commerce with Patrick Jenkinson, Commercial Director for Venue and E-commerce at Manchester United, and Thomas Peyer, Director, Growth, SCAYLE, a leading enterprise e-commerce platform. Patrick shares insights into Manchester United's remarkable global fan base…
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Our very special guest this week is is Artemis Patrick, President of Sephora-North America, clearly one of the most remarkable brands in retail today. Artemis shares her remarkable personal and professional journey, along with the keys to Sephora's fantastic growth across the last two decades. We explore how the brand creates a harmonized shopping …
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In the episode 223 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast I am speaking with dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier about enhancing resilience for leaders. Tune in for many actionable tips to increase your resilience and therefore effectiveness and wellbeing. Throughout her career in management and psychology, Dr. Pelletier has spearheaded the dialogue on the crucial is…
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Welcome to a special episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, featuring part two of our interview with noted retail journalists, Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman, talking about their fabulous new book Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. Steve picks up the conversation asking about Victoria's Secret's role in…
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We welcome noted retail journalists Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman to the podcast to discuss their fabulous new book Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. And we had so much to talk about we are releasing our interview in two parts. In the first part of our conversation we explore Victoria's Secret's origin a…
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In the episode 222 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast I am speaking with John Gates about salary negotiation for leadership positions, when the stakes are really high. How to maximize your offer without the risk of losing your shot? Tune in to listen to this episode - a lot of actionable tips inside. John Gates is an author and founder of Salary Coach, w…
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"People buy the story before they buy the product." This week we go sans guest to unpack one of Steve's "mind leaps" from his latest book: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption. In a world of infinite choice, 24/7 access, intense competition, and an epic battle for attention, more and more it's critical to "start with w…
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In this episode, Dean Pollard sits down with The University of Arizona Athletic Director, Desireé Reed-Francois for a lively conversation about building a championship culture and shaping future leaders both on and off the field. They delve into the dynamic intersection of sports and academics, sharing insights on the power of leadership and the wa…
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In the episode 221 of the IFEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Tammy Alvarez about escaping the career trap. If you want to experience true career fulfillment - tune in, as this is the episode for you. Tammy Alvarez is the CEO of the Career Winners Circle and is also an author, professional keynote speaker, inspirational coach, trainer, and epi…
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Joining us for another interview recorded live in the Bambuser remote podcast studio at Shoptalk Fall event is Joe Megibow, Casper Sleep's CEO. Joe is a veteran of both more traditional companies as well as disruptor brands, and he helps us understand the evolution of digitally-native brands, the trials and tribulations of trying to reinvent the ma…
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In the episode 220 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Jennifer Sutton about effective marketing strategy. We are discussing the difference between branding, marketing and advertising and how to approach each of them. Tune in if you are interested in marketing like me - it is a very valuable discussion. Jennifer Sutton is a 3x founder and 4…
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Joining us in the Bambuser remote podcast studio at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago is Rebecca Fitts, SVP, Alvarez & Marsal's Property Solutions. Hot on the heels of Rebecca's joining us on the inaugural list of top NRF Retail Voices, we do a deep dive into what's new and next for the ever dynamic world of retail real estate. Among the topics we cover is …
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In the episode 219 of the IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Mark Scherer about the leadership development through a personal transformation using a Quantum Leap Technique. Known as “the coach for coaches”, Mark Scherer has worked with thousands of individuals, including executives, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, coaches, and leader…
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Dr. Samara Klar is a Political Scientist and the Melody S. Robidoux Fund Professor in the School of Government and Public Policy. She studies how individuals’ personal identities and social surroundings influence their political attitudes and behavior. Most often, she uses experimental methods (in and outside the lab), surveys, and other statistica…
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“The success of our brand will increasingly be determined by our ability to meet our customers' needs anytime, anywhere, anyway.” Arthur Martinez, Sears CEO, February 1999 You might be wondering who was the first person to lead omni-channel efforts at a major retailer. Was it Phil Phygital, Sean Seamless, Uri Unified, or someone else entirely? This…
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In the episode 218 I am speaking with Graham Wilson about the leadership education and the future of leadership. It is an insightful conversation where we discuss what helps and what hinders your growth as a leader. Graham Wilson is a leadership expert, author of Leadership Laid Bare, The New Leadership Manifesto and Wabisugi, founder of Success Fa…
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Joining us in the Bambuser podcast studio for the first of several episodes recorded live at Shoptalk's inaugural fall event in Chicago is Zia Daniell Widger, Chief Content Officer at eMarketer. In a wide-ranging conversation on digital trends across the globe, Zia's shares both her many years of experience in her current role (along with stints at…
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In the episode 217 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Christy Pretzinger about creating a thriving organisational culture and different approach to leadership. Christy Pretzinger is a dynamic, visionary innovator who has transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She and her team originated an entirely new category in digita…
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Our guest this week is Anna Martini, CEO of Psycho Bunny, the fast-growing men's clothing wear brand founded in New York in 2005. She takes us into the provocative brand's origin story, what makes the brand unique, and how she is crafting a global growth strategy. We also learn how having a clear view of their core "Liam" customer and making it all…
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In the episode 216 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Victoria Hajjar about creating a smart marketing strategy. Victoria Hajjar is the Founder of Ugli Ventures, which specializes in assisting startups as they scale from 6 to 7 figures. She focuses on aiding female entrepreneurs in optimizing sales and marketing strategies, team building, …
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Joining us for our final interview recorded in the Scratch Event DJs remote podcast studio at the Revtech Rev Summit is Richard Kestenbaum, leading retail influencer, Forbes contributor, and co-Founder and Partner at Triangle Capital. Richard and his firm specialize in mergers, acquisitions and capital-raising for consumer-related businesses, and w…
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In the episode 215 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Jonathan Bennett about creating a safe workplace culture. Jonathan Bennett is an advisor and executive coach for purpose-driven leaders who need help solving their organization’s toughest obstacles. With experience in urban, rural, remote, and First Nations communities, Jonathan’s exper…
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Joining us for a special bonus episode recorded live in the Scratch Event DJs remote podcast studio during RevTech Ventures annual summit is RevTech's very own David Matthews. David shares his deep experience with early stage investing in retail technology and shares exciting news about a new fund his firm is launching. Promotional consideration fo…
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Joining us for the first of our interviews recorded in the Scratch Event DJs remote podcast studio at the Revtech Rev Summit in Dallas is Greg Merrill, most recently global head of digital transformation at Nike. Greg draws on his extensive start-up experience, board advisory roles, and his just completed tenure at global powerhouse Nike, to help u…
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In the episode 214 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Niki Avraam about disengagement in the workplace and how we can instill a culture of ownership in our teams. Niki is a speaker and adviser on workforce evolution. Influenced by her upbringing in a family of small business entrepreneurs, she stands at the forefront of a transformative mo…
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Joining us for a fascinating interview is Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, one of the most successful and innovative "disruptor brands" to emerge in the past two decades. Neil shares the brand's origin story, what makes Warby Parker remarkable, why they've aggressively invested in brick-and-mortar locations, the critical inte…
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In the episode 213 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Dan Henry about creating a profitable business, building your audience and copywriting. Dan Henry dropped out of college and delivered pizzas for seven years. Then, he built a multimillion-dollar empire with the money he saved as a pizza delivery guy. Dan believes the system is rigged a…
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BMO Analyst Simeon Siegel is back on the pod for the fourth time in as many years to help us understand the increasing bifurcation in retail, how soon we can expect declining interest rates to have impact, and where things might be headed with growth of Temu and Shein. We also revisit the great DTC vs. Wholesale debate and what it portends for luxu…
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In episode 212 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Patrick Hardy about navigating and preventing disruptions. Patrick Hardy is an author of the book „Design any disaster”. Drawing from his deep expertise in disaster preparedness and response, Patrick equips audiences with practical strategies to break the Crisis Creation Chain, educating pe…
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One of retail's most insightful minds makes her triumphant return to the pod. Sucharita Kodali, Forrester's Principal Analyst, was our very first guest when we launched the podcast in September of 2020, and now she's back to separate the hope from the hype on key topics like the important difference between e-commerce and digital commerce and the c…
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In the episode 211 I am speaking with Brandy Burch about her non-traditional path to entrepreneurial success, her challenges and solutions for entrepreneurs. Brandy Burch is a trailblazer in the world of employee benefits and health insurance. As the Founder & CEO of benefitbay®, Brandy brings over two decades of expertise in finance, technology, a…
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We're back, with our Season 9 premier episode. Next week we'll return with our usual format of news of the week and fascinating interviews with the retail industry's most remarkable executives and thought leaders. But having devoted our summer episodes to our special 6-part series on accelerating retail transformation, we're taking the opportunity …
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In the episode 210 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Lior Arussy about his book DARE TO AUTHOR! where he speaks about how to become the author of your life and career. Lior Arussy is an investor, strategy accelerator, speaker, and award-winning consultant. The founder of the Strativity Group, he has helped brands such as Mercedes-Benz, De…
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If we're learned anything in the past few years, it's that the pace of change is only accelerating and the difference between the winners and losers often centers on those that understand the fierce urgency of now and choose to aim much, much higher and move, much much faster. Remarkable brands know that speed is essential. But what exactly separat…
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In the episode 209 I am speaking with Jose Berlanga about his entrepreneurship journey. We get a lot of valuable tips in this episode - how to find an idea, how to start, what to focus on when starting and developing your business. Jose Berlanga is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, author and speaker. He is an author of the book “The…
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Welcome to a special Remarkable Retail podcast summer series focused on what leaders need to do to help their organizations win the future and leap to higher ground. In this six-part limited series, Steve will be unpacking key lessons from his new best-selling book “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption,” available ever…
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In the episode 207 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Christian Muntean about interesting ways of enhancing leadership capabilities. Christian Muntean is a founder of Vantage Consulting, he has guided leaders and organizations through significant transformations toward growth and efficiency. He is the author of a book “Train to Lead” where…
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Welcome to a special Remarkable Retail podcast summer series focused on what leaders need to do to help their organizations win the future and leap to higher ground. In this six-part limited series, Steve will be unpacking key lessons from his new best-selling book “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption,” available ever…
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In the episode 207 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Mitchell Levy about credibility in business. Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker, an international bestselling author of over 60 books, and an executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. After interviewing 500 thought leaders on credibility, he publishe…
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Join us for today’s live-recorded episode of It's an Honor, where we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. LoriPoloni-Staudinger, Dean of the University of Arizona's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Together, we'll be answering questions from members of the DC Capitol Cats alumni group, current University of Arizona students, andother S…
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Welcome to a special Remarkable Retail podcast summer series focused on what leaders need to do to help their organizations win the future and leap to higher ground. In this six-part limited series, Steve will be unpacking key lessons from his new best-selling book “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption,” available ever…
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In the episode 206 I am speaking with Pam Marcheski about mindfulness in leadership. Why it is important, how to have more time in your day , what practices to introduce on a daily basis. Listen to this really valuable episode! Pam Marcheski is the principal owner of Intentions to Actions Leadership, a company specializing in mindfulness-based lead…
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Welcome to a special Remarkable Retail podcast summer series focused on what leaders need to do to help their organizations win the future and leap to higher ground. In this six-part limited series, Steve will be unpacking key lessons from his new best-selling book “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption,” available ever…
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In the episode 205 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Burcu Onaranel Erten about the art of authentic personal branding. Burcu Onaranel Erten is an International Motivational Speaker and the Founder of JOYY! LLC. She specializes in digital marketing consulting, assisting entrepreneurs in creating their authentic brand. She's an NLP Master …
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Welcome to a special Remarkable Retail podcast summer series focused on what leaders need to do to help their organizations win the future and leap to higher ground. In this six-part limited series, Steve is unpacking key lessons from his new best-selling book Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption, available everywhere …
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In the episode 204 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Davina Stanley about the clarity in executive communications. Davina has advised thousands of executives from some of the world's largest companies, including Meta, KPMG, and Mercer. She has helped clients from nearly all industries for clients in Australia, Asia-Pacific, the US, and UK…
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Welcome to a special Remarkable Retail podcast summer series focused on what leaders need to do to help their organizations win the future and leap to higher ground. In this six-part limited series, Steve will be unpacking key lessons from his new best-selling book “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption,” available ever…
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