Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy
Retail leadership isn’t what it used to be — and neither are you.
After 30+ years of navigating the realities of store floors, boardrooms, restructures, and reinventions, I’ve learned this: the gap between what retail leaders need to grow and what companies actually provide is wider than ever. Promotions don’t come with clarity. Expectations rise, but context disappears. And while the metrics may shift, the pressure never does.
This podcast is for the retail leader who's already proven themselves — and still wants more.
This podcast is for the experienced retail leader who wants more — not more work, but more direction, more insight, and more impact.
I'm Steve Worthy — retail executive coach and founder of Worthy Retail Global. I’ve coached and developed thousands of leaders over three decades, and I created this podcast to give you the straight, strategic guidance I wish I had earlier in my career.
You’ve earned your position. Now let’s make sure you lead like it.
Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy
Three Reasons Why Leaders Don't Get Promoted - Part I
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 important
Notable Quotes
- Time, 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.
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