Short, Sweet And To The Point: This episode is about the truth of the retail industry today... that ALL ROLES need to be ready to do more, be more and get comfortable with change. In short, being AGILE mean that you're going to need to step up... and probably step up OFTEN if it's in your job description.   There is good news though: for those who know how to do it WELL (and leverage those moments to their advantage career-wise), stepping up can be a very good thing.   In this 15 minute Micro Episode, Edward walks us through two topics:   1. How to get your team to step up (if you lead one)  2. How you personally can be ready to step up   ________________________________________________________ Who is Stand Up Retail? We are an independent resource for store-based retail employees created to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment. We offer free foundational skill building, mentorship as well as a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles. Guided by two industry veterans with a combined 40+ years of experience, this podcast is filled with free lessons, discussions and tips on how to be more successful, more satisfied and more in control of your work experience. We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content made available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer. Where else you can find us: YOUTUBE CHANNEL; APPLE PODCAST SHOW ID: 1594392520;  INSTAGRAM; FACEBOOK; WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles.) SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post! SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected]

Short, Sweet And To The Point: This episode is about the trust that ALL ROLES need to have in order for personal, professional and organizational success. Real talk: you gotta be able to earn it, and you have to be able to give it.   In this 15 minute Micro Episode, Carrie walks us through both sides of the word 'trust' with a quick exercise to reset yourself when thinking about trust at work, as well as gives some examples of how you can work on how to 'show not tell' when working on either earning trust or granting it. ___________________________ Who is Stand Up Retail? We are an independent resource for store-based retail employees created to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment. We offer free foundational skill building, mentorship as well as a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles. Learn about your guides (Carrie & Edward) and how SUP Retail came about in our introductory video HERE. We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content made available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer. Where else you can find us: YOUTUBE CHANNEL; APPLE PODCAST SHOW ID: 1594392520;  INSTAGRAM; FACEBOOK; WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles.) SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post! SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected]

Short, Sweet and To The Point: This episode is about two workplace concepts that can get 'tuned out' very easily when times get tough, work gets crazy or our workspace/organization goes through a change: WORKPLACE ENGAGEMENT and WORKFORCE EMPOWERMENT.   Here, Edward takes us through both important concepts (that when in play, guarantee greater success and satisfaction at work) from a new angle. By redefining these two overly used (and often vaguely defined) words into terms all can understand, Carrie & Edward guide you through some why's and how's on implementing them and a way to help 'reset' you or your team in the new year.  ___________________________  Who is Stand Up Retail? We are an independent resource for store-based retail employees created to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment. We offer free foundational skill building, mentorship as well as a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles.   Learn about your guides (Carrie & Edward) and how SUP Retail came about in our introductory video HERE. We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content made available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer.    Where else you can find us: YOUTUBE CHANNEL; APPLE PODCAST SHOW ID: 1594392520;  INSTAGRAM; FACEBOOK; WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles) SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post!   SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected]

This Nov '21, week 4 episode (recorded before Black Friday) gives you the tools you need to successfully manage difficult situations in your store that will arise as tensions increase and the holiday shopping season becomes more frantic.  Carrie and Edward cover basic steps you can take in several types of situations that may arise: 1. with customers 2. with peers/co-workers 3. with supervisors.  Learn some simple ways to approach these situations differently, that can positively impact your career, your day and your standing in your location! ______________________________________________________________________  New to Stand Up Retail? Here's what you need to know -- we are an independent resource for store-based retail employees created to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment. We offer free foundational skill building, mentorship as well as a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles.  We cover who we are and how this came about in our introductory video HERE: https://youtu.be/BxYsW--rJnQ  We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content made available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer.    Where else you can find us: YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Stand Up Retail  APPLE PODCAST SHOW ID: 1594392520  INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stand.up.retail FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/standupretail WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles): http://www.standupretail.com  SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post!   SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected]

This Episode (Nov '21, Week 3) is all about the realities of the current retail store worker: more tasks, more flexibility, less resources, more independence, more responsibility more often than not, without the structure or immediate payoff to make it understandable, relatable to your own personal work goals or even FEASIBLE to accomplish without someone else's input.  In this episode, Carrie and Edward take you through 2 concepts that will help you take a breath and see the value in these 'extra assignments' or 'new responsibilities' while also giving you a bit of a personal structure that can keep you grounded  when this happens during the holiday season. How can you leverage these 'extra assignments' to YOUR BENEFIT to move you along your personal career goals?   With all of our videos, don't forget to LIKE, SHARE,  and SUBSCRIBE (and also click that notification's bell) so you don't miss any of our videos aimed to help you feel better, be more successful and more way more grounded in your retail career.   ______________________________________________________________________  New to Stand Up Retail? Here's what you need to know -- we are an independent network of resources for store-based retail employees that is built to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment, offering them free foundational skill building, mentorship and a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles.  We cover who we are and how this came about in our introductory video HERE: https://youtu.be/BxYsW--rJnQ We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content built to be available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer.   Where else you can find us: YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Stand Up Retail;  INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stand.up.retail FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/standupretail WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles): http://www.standupretail.com  SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post!   SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected].

Welcome to Nov. 2021 and our week 2 Topic: How to Maximize Teachable Moments in Q4.   While all companies and retailers have their own developmental programs that they follow, this video serves as an independent resource for anyone in a store-based retail role who ACTUALLY wants to use those fleeting interactions during the craziness of the holiday shopping season to their advantage: whether you are a teacher in those moments or the student.   This podcast explores 4 key habits that will help you year round, but, if mastered, can dramatically help you improve your skill set during Q4. Everyone in retail knows that Q4 can make or break a company, a store, a career... don't just react and survive -  LEARN and GROW!  Take your development and success into YOUR hands as Carrie and Edward discuss these 4 concepts and how they can improve you. ______________________________________________________________________  New to Stand Up Retail? Here's what you need to know -- we are an independent network of resources for store-based retail employees that is built to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment, offering them free foundational skill building, mentorship and a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles. We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content built to be available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer.    Where else you can find us:  YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Stand Up Retail INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stand.up.retail FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/standupretail WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles): http://www.standupretail.com  SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post!   SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected].

This micro episode for November 2021 is all about giving thanks. Without showing genuine appreciation, employment in the retail industry becomes almost impossible to handle.  The emotions that are triggered daily during this time of the year can wear on the hearts and minds of our front line retailers. BUT, there is a simple way to help ease these potential derailers and team engagement roadblocks - HONEST, REAL and PURPOSEFUL gratitude.   EVERY. DAY.  In this quick video we give you few examples (for leaders and hourly employees) that can help keep gratitude top of mind when things get hectic.  Also: This is your CALL TO ACTION to submit what you are "THANKFUL FOR" for our end of month gratitude reel. Shout out your team, your peer, your location or even yourself for what you are doing to show gratitude and help your store know that you appreciate them!   * SUBMIT all of your gratitude to: [email protected] to be included in this month's "End of Month Gratitude Reel"! ___________________________________________________________________  New to Stand Up Retail? Here's what you need to know -- we are an independent network of resources for store-based retail employees that is built to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment, offering them free foundational skill building, mentorship and a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles.  We cover who we are and how this came about in our introductory video HERE: https://youtu.be/BxYsW--rJnQ We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content built to be available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer.    WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles): http://www.standupretail.com SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post!  SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected].

Our first FULL episode topic was very intentional on this first week of retail Q4: HOW THE HECK DO YOU SURVIVE THE NEXT FEW MONTHS?!?Self Care and Basic Good Habits always fall by the wayside this time of the year, and honestly, it's why most people in our retail stores FEEL this season and it's stresses so deeply.   In this episode, we review 4 ways to keep yourself focused, structured, aware and healthy (mentally and physically) so you can close out your year at work strong. Start here to be ready to jump into the other topics this month with a full head of steam! __________________________________________________________________________________________   New to Stand Up Retail? Here's what you need to know -- we are an independent network of resources for store-based retail employees that is built to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment, offering them free foundational skill building, mentorship and a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles.  We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content built to be available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer.    Where else you can find us: INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stand.up.retail  FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/standupretail  WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles): http://www.standupretail.com  SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new videos EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post!   SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected].

Hey everyone! New to Stand Up Retail? Check out this introductory podcast where you will learn about how it came about, who your hosts are and what Stand Up Retail is now.   Here's what you need to know -- we are an independent network of resources for store-based retail employees that is built to support them in navigating the 'new normal' of retail employment, offering them free foundational skill building, mentorship and a positive community filled with folks experiencing the same frustrations and challenges; holding similar career goals and growth obstacles.   We are not affiliated with any corporation - but a fully independent source of learning, development and community with seasonally appropriate content built to be available to support you when you need it, on the platforms you prefer.   Where else you can find us:  INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/stand.up.retail  FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/standupretail  WEBSITE/BLOG (w/ episodes as long form articles): http://www.standupretail.com  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx-PeaSD45EKOD0M-B9LqVw SUBSCRIBE to join our growing community for new podcasts EVERY WEEK, focused on support, development and gratitude! Hit that notification bell to know when our new videos post!   SUBMISSIONS, SUGGESTIONS & ALL OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Please contact our Admin Team at [email protected].