Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy

By Steve Worthy

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You’ve earned your position. Now let’s make sure you lead like it.


Retail leadership isn’t what it used to be.
And if you’ve been doing this long enough, neither are you.


The job gets bigger. The expectations get louder.
But the guidance? That usually disappears right when you need it most.


And most leaders are left figuring things out quietly while still being expected to have all the answers.


This podcast is for experienced retail leaders who’ve already proven themselves
 and know there has to be a better way to lead than just carrying more.


I’m Steve Worthy. I’ve spent over 30 years working across retail — from boardrooms to regional and district markets, through restructures, reinventions, and the parts of leadership no one really prepares you for. 


I’ve coached thousands of retail leaders and advised teams that support the retail industry, and this podcast exists for one reason:

To give you the perspective and clarity most leaders are expected to figure out on their own.


 Now let’s make sure how you lead actually matches it.


Episode Date
Ready Is Not Enough in Retail Right Now
May 08, 2026
Unscripted: Outlasting Doubt, Defining Your Problem, and Being Seen
Apr 16, 2026
Why Innovation Dies After the Conference - Part 2 of 4
Jan 24, 2026
Translate Inspiration Into Ownership (Not Initiatives) Part 3 of 4
Jan 24, 2026
Do You Have the Discipline to Say No? Part 4 of 4
Jan 24, 2026
After NRF: Decide the Real Problem (Part 1 of 4)
Jan 17, 2026
What’s your (one) word for 2026?
Jan 15, 2026
Inside the Retail Executive Mind: A Conversation Founders Need with Ang Nayyar, CEO of StrutFit
Dec 18, 2025
What Happens When You’ve Outgrown Your Role?
Dec 05, 2025
Every Product Pays Rent!
Nov 20, 2025
Designing Retail Conferences That Actually Teach Leaders!
Oct 30, 2025
Ricardo Belmar: Simplifying Retail’s Complexity
Aug 28, 2025
NetConV is Changing Grocery eCommerce
Aug 15, 2025
Most Retailers Are Not AI-Ready!
Jun 26, 2025
Listening is a Leadership Skill
Jun 12, 2025
Great Stores Still Stop Us in Our Tracks!
May 22, 2025
What Brazil Taught Me About Leadership with Paula Macaggi
May 01, 2025
From Sneakers to AI Retail Leadership with Jenna Posner!
Mar 27, 2025
What Got You Here - Won’t Get You There!
Mar 20, 2025
Retail Leaders Are Doing Innovation All Wrong – Here’s How to Fix It - Matt Mueller
Mar 14, 2025
Retail - Stop Making Everything So Complicated!
Mar 06, 2025
From Store to HQ: Building a Common Language for Success
Apr 04, 2024
Bridging the Divide: Insights from Stores to Transform HQ Strategies
Mar 28, 2024
Outwork, Outlearn, Outlead: Brian Librach's Retail Leadership Roadmap!
Mar 12, 2024
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women of Color in Retail Leadership
Feb 29, 2024
Need Directions...Start Here!
Feb 06, 2024
A Ted Lasso Guide for Transforming Retail Leadership
Oct 18, 2023
5 Urgent Retail Leadership Skills to Learn Now!
Aug 10, 2023
New Market, New Manager
Jun 12, 2023
How to Get Promoted Part 2
Jun 05, 2023
Cracking the Code: Harnessing the Power of the Enneagram for Retail Leadership Success
May 30, 2023
Three Reasons Why Leaders Don't Get Promoted - Part I
May 03, 2023
THE LAW OF LEGACY
Apr 11, 2023
THE LAW OF NAVIGATION
Apr 06, 2023
THE LAW OF EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Mar 28, 2023
THE LAW OF TIMING
Mar 09, 2023
THE LAW OF SACRIFICE
Mar 09, 2023
THE LAW OF PRIORITIES
Feb 21, 2023
THE LAW OF BIG MO
Feb 07, 2023
THE LAW OF VICTORY
Jan 31, 2023
THE LAW OF BUY-IN
Jan 24, 2023
THE LAW OF THE PICTURE
Jan 17, 2023
THE LAW OF EMPOWERMENT
Jan 10, 2023
THE LAW OF THE INNER CIRCLE
Nov 30, 2022
THE LAW OF INTUITION
Nov 30, 2022
THE LAW OF CONNECTION
Nov 30, 2022
THE LAW OF MAGNETISM
Nov 30, 2022
THE LAW OF RESPECT
Nov 30, 2022
THE LAW OF SOLID GROUND
Mar 28, 2022
THE LAW OF ADDITION
Mar 08, 2022
THE LAW OF PROCESS
Jan 10, 2022
THE LAW OF INFLUENCE
Jan 05, 2022
21 Laws of Leadership - #1 Law of the LID
Jan 03, 2022
Three Life Lessons for Leaders with Paul Norford
Nov 01, 2021
No One Cares What You DID! with Cher Jones
Oct 25, 2021
5 Levels Of Leadership - What level are you on?
Oct 19, 2021
How to Conquer the Shiny Object Syndrome!
Sep 27, 2021
Post Pandemic Retail Leadership! Five Skills for Success!
Sep 14, 2021
TOP FIVE RETAIL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Jul 12, 2021
Are You A Day One Ready - Retail Leader? - Part II
Jun 28, 2021
Ep. 31 Are You A Day One Ready - Retail Leader? - Part I
Jun 14, 2021
Ep. 30 Advice to my Younger Self! - A New Beginning
Jun 07, 2021
Ep29 - ADVICE TO MY YOUNGER SELF! - PART I
Mar 29, 2021
Ep28 - Multiply! Gaining deeper self-awareness! Part 3 of the GEM Approach!
Mar 09, 2021
Ep27 - Empower! The Most critical phase for your leader's journey!
Mar 04, 2021
Ep26 - Growth! A critical phase for the black leader's journey!
Feb 15, 2021
Ep25 - HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY, BUT HOPE IS ESSENTIAL ON YOUR JOURNEY!
Feb 08, 2021
Ep24 - Singapore Contrarian Mindset...A journey of self discovery - Guest Valerie Poh
Feb 01, 2021
Ep23 - Execution is essential for your Leadership journey?
Jan 25, 2021
Ep22 - 7 WAYS TO GAIN OR LOSE TRUST!
Jan 18, 2021
Ep21 - Stop Talking about your Dreams! Get them D.O.N.E.! Guest TaJuanna Taylor
Jan 11, 2021
Ep20 - 2021 Podcast Trailer - New Year - More Growth!
Jan 04, 2021
Ep19 - 2020 Review: A year of uncertainty, new beginnings, pivoting and resilience!
Dec 27, 2020
Ep18 - Is your hairstyle divisive and hindering your professional career? Guest: Walter Gainer II
Dec 16, 2020
Ep17 - Three Hours and Six Minutes - A Lifetime of Resilience! Guest: Michael K. Jackson
Dec 08, 2020
Ep16 - Pandemic Entrepreneurism - Bold action in times of Uncertainty! Guest: Meera Shah
Dec 01, 2020
Ep15 - Decision Making by the Numbers! Enneagram Personality Types 5, 6 and 7 - PART III
Nov 24, 2020
Ep14 - Decision Making by the Numbers! Enneagram Personality Types 2, 3 and 4 - PART II
Nov 17, 2020
Ep13 - Decision Making by the Numbers! Enneagram Personality Types 8, 9 and 1 - PART I
Nov 10, 2020
Ep12 - Executive Coaching Demystified! Guest Perry Rhue - Part II
Nov 03, 2020
Ep11 - Executive Coaching Demystified! Guest Perry Rhue - PART I
Oct 27, 2020
Ep10 - TURN YOUR GOLD DUST INTO GOLD NUGGETS? Guest Veronica Owusu
Oct 20, 2020
Ep9 - IMPOSTER SYNDROME - 5 TYPES AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT! PART II
Oct 13, 2020
Ep8 - IMPOSTER SYNDROME - YES! YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH! PART I
Oct 07, 2020
Ep7 - CEOs/Executives taking action against Racial Injustice!
Sep 27, 2020
Ep6 - Dialogue is the beginning of Change! Questions on Racial Injustice - Everyone is afraid to ask!
Sep 15, 2020
Ep5 - Has Diversity and Inclusion been HiJacked! Guest Sheila Darius
Sep 14, 2020
Ep4 - Do you gain an advantage by starting first? A discussion on Diversity and Leadership!
Sep 08, 2020
THE WORTHY PODCAST - TRAILER
Sep 01, 2020
Ep3 - Part 2 - Let's Demystify Mentorship vs Sponsorship - Once and for All!
Aug 31, 2020
Ep2 - Part 1 - Let's Demystify Mentorship vs Sponsorship - Once and for All!
Aug 23, 2020
Ep1 - Genesis of the Leadership Journey - 3 Critical Elements for Success!
Aug 14, 2020