All Future Leaders articles – Page 7
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Future LeadersDay 1. Charlotte Williams of SevenSix: How to support black people right now and effect real change
Charlotte Williams, influencer and founder of SevenSix agency, shares advice on how to support black people now and going forward, to effect real change.
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Future LeadersDay 1. Opening keynote by Samantha Renke: Rock the boat, it’s time to make waves
Actress and activist Samantha Renke shares her story on dispelling stereotypes, pushing through barriers and challenging perceptions.
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Future LeadersDay 1. Chair opening: Welcome to Be Inspired
Charlotte Hardie, chair of Be Inspired, opens the conference and explains why Be Inspired is a force for change.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Coca-Cola European Partners’ Catherine Gillespie on leading with inclusion
Ahead of her appearance at RWRC’s Be Inspired virtual conference, Europe’s largest diversity event, HR director Gillespie explains why diversity and inclusion are “mission-critical” for businesses – particularly in the pandemic situation when company culture is more important than ever.
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Future LeadersPandemic pastimes: what to watch, listen to and read to keep your head in the game
Before coronavirus, separating work and home was, for the most part, an easy task. Now, for many of us, our living room, kitchen or bedroom has become synonymous with our office, making it harder to switch off.
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Future LeadersListen: ‘If you are striving for money alone, it is soul-destroying’
Toast chief executive Suzie de Rohan Willner describes how vision and purpose have made her the leader she is today
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Why self-care is an important leadership skill
Retail chiefs including Lucky Saint’s Emma Heal, Beaverbrooks’ Anna Blackburn and Air & Grace’s Claire Burrows extol the benefits of investing in yourself during this difficult time.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Retail Week’s annual diversity conference goes virtual
To support its community, the 2020 Be Inspired conference has been transformed into a week of free virtual events with a speaker line up including Jane Shepherdson of My Wardrobe HQ, David Grunwald from Farfetch, Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis and more
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Rodial boss on navigating challenging times
Maria Hatzistefanis recently battled against impending bankruptcy and business administration. In light of the current retail landscape, she shares how she managed the situation while attempting to maintain business-as-usual.
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Future LeadersAnalysis: Seven women that are shaping the future of retail
To celebrate International Women’s Day this Sunday, we take a look at the women who are changing the retail sector.
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Future LeadersIn conversation with… Schuh ecommerce director Sean McKee
Meet Sean McKee – ecommerce director, Be Inspired ambassador, charity champion and Francophile.
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Future LeadersIn conversation with… Walgreen Boots Alliance’s Anna Teal
Meet Anna Teal – chief executive, vice president, business development director, mother and Be Inspired champion.
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Future LeadersListen: ‘Charity retail is my perfect job’
Head of shops for Crisis UK George Evans says retailers can learn from the often overlooked charity sector, on Retail Week’s Be Inspired Stories podcast.
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Future LeadersLessons from the top: five traits that define modern leadership
Discussions at Be Inspired’s Senior Leaders Summit last month redefined the rules of modern retail leadership. Retail Week details five of the key lessons learned.

















