Welcome back to the Retail Razor Blade to Greatness.
I'm Ricardo Belmar, Rethink Retail Top Retail Expert and NRF 2025 Retail Voice.
and I am Casey Golden, also a Rethink Retail Top Retail Expert.
We're thrilled to be back with you for season two of Blade to Greatness.
The series where we cut through the noise and get to the heart of what
makes retail leaders truly great.
In season one, we set the foundation.
We heard from leaders who reminded us that retail leadership isn't just
about strategy, it's about people.
Exactly.
Jeff McNulty showed us how intrinsic motivation and
autonomy can unlock innovation.
That story about Gorilla Glue at Home Depot, it wasn't just about
a product, it was about trust, empowerment, and the courage to act.
Yeah, absolutely.
And April Sabral gave us a masterclass in mindset.
She reminded us that positivity isn't fluff, it's fuel.
When leaders model optimism, they create cultures where teams believe they can
achieve more than they thought possible.
And leave it to Ron Thurston, who always challenges us to rethink how
we hire, develop, and elevate talent.
He made it clear that the future of retail leadership depends on how we
invest in people, whether they're on the sales floor or in the boardroom.
Those conversations were just the beginning.
In season two, we're taking things a lot further.
We'll be bringing back April and Ron to drive deeper into the leadership
lessons that matter most right now.
Resilience, adaptability, and building cultures that thrive in uncertainty.
And we're adding new voices, senior retail executives who've spent
decades leading through disruption, transformation, and reinvention.
Leaders who've sharpened their blades in the toughest
conditions and come out stronger.
Plus we're introducing coaching experts who will give you practical
strategies you can apply immediately.
Think of it as sharpening, not just the blade, but the handle you hold it with.
Because great leadership is about skill and self-awareness.
If season one was about uncovering the fundamentals, motivation, mindset,
culture, season two is about scaling those lessons across entire organizations.
We'll explore how senior executives, VPs, SVPs, and C-suite leaders, can
create environments where teams thrive, innovation flourishes, and results follow.
Because, let's face it, retail never slows down.
The challenges are constant.
The pace is relentless, and the expectations are higher than ever.
Which means your leadership blade has to stay sharp, and that's what this
season is all about, helping you hone your edge so you can cut through the
complexity and lead with clarity.
So if you're ready to sharpen your edge as a leader, this is the season for you.
Think of it this way.
Every great leader needs a sharp blade.
And here at the Retail Razor, Blade to Greatness, we're
here to help you hone yours.
Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform.
And don't forget to join us on YouTube where this trailer is
definitely not a YouTube short
Stay sharp.
Lead boldly.
Stay human.