Agility, while in the top 20 most annoying business buzzwords of 2021, really shouldn’t be one we take lightly (but we often do). Truthfully, it’s often used in vague ways,… Read more How to be AGILE at Work: Stepping Up When Needed as a SKILL (Dec ’21, wk 3 Companion Article) →
Trust seems like such a simple thing, doesn’t it? It often feels very cut and dry: it’s either there or it’s not. It’s basic. It’s instinctual. In actuality, trust is… Read more Let’s Talk About Trust: Earning It & Granting It In The Workplace (SD101:CP Ep.2 Companion Article) →
This is the first companion article of a new series of videos and podcasts for Stand Up Retail called SELF-DEVELOPMENT 101 : CORE PRINCIPLES. This collection contains short 15 min… Read more The Two E’s: Engagement and Empowerment (SD101: Core Principles Ep 1 companion article) →
It happens. A customer tells us how much they spend with our store and threatens to write to corporate because we won’t take back their used product. Or a co-worker… Read more Quick Tips on How to Keep Your Cool During Intense Moments (Companion Article for Nov ’21, week 4) →
In this article, you might get taken on a bit of a ride… or at least be surprised at the direction this takes you. While last week’s discussion lead by… Read more Creating A Structure for Planning Personal and Professional Success (Nov ’21, week 3 companion article) →
In this companion article for Week 2 of November’s theme of Countdown to Blastoff, our topic is one that both Hourly AND Supervisory employees in stores should find VERY USEFUL. As… Read more How to Maximize Teachable Moments in the Retail Holiday Season (Nov week 2 companion article) →
In today’s ‘new normal’, those working in retail stores are challenged more than ever before: changes in customer expectations, staffing models & company priorities… those working in stores need an… Read more Stand Up Retail has LAUNCHED! →