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Trust, Respect, and the Human Side of Leadership
What makes a great leader in retail?
In this Mini episode, Hilary shares what truly defines strong leadership behind the counter — from trust and respect to emotional labor and leading with humanity. Drawing from her experience as a former luxury beauty manager, she breaks down how great leaders support schedules, use individual strengths, recognize effort, and create environments where teams feel valued and empowered.
This episode also touches on the emotional labor of retail and why compassionate, thoughtful leadership can completely change how people show up at work.
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