Ring of Excellence Winner: Alisa Dart

TalkLP host Amber Bradley was super excited to congratulate NRF’s Ring of Excellence Winner Alisa Dart, Group Vice President of Asset Protection for the Albertsons Companies on our latest podcast!  Hear how Alisa feels about why she won the award and what leadership philosophies she’s adopted over her career. [You can also learn how to correctly say Alisa’s name – A-Lisa.]  Alisa also provides some advice for those solution providers out there looking to help solve problems for retailers and grocers.

Alisa will be speaking at APEX Grocery conference in Nashville, August 14 – 17.  For more information on the APEX Grocery conference or to request an invite – visit here.

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Thinking Long term vs. Here & Now

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with Oscar Arango, Vice President of Assets Protection for Target to talk thinking creatively about positions within your career journey and the importance of connecting to the daily challenges within a store.  Oscar also shares his thoughts on influencing store and field teams to positively impact the organization by gathering real-world information within the stores.  Check out this key leader’s philosophy on leading such a large organization!

This TalkLP episode is sponsored by Gatekeeper Systems.  To learn more about the perfect technology to help apprehend your merchandise, instead of shoplifters  – keeping your employees and customers safe — visit Gatekeeper Systems here.

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From Being Led to Leading

Eddie Foley, Vice President of Loss Prevention at Tractor Supply Company, sits down with TalkLP host Amber Bradley about the transition and nuance of being led to leading.  Eddie relays that making time for “hallway” conversations and ensuring you’re walking stores to hear the REAL feedback about how you’re doing in your role is super important.   Listen as Eddie defines some of the elements of a real “seasoned” loss prevention professional including understanding data analysis, developing personnel, and how to manage growth of a fast moving loss prevention department — 380 stores to over 2,000 — with Tractor Supply.

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Strategic (and Scary) Career Pivots

A pivot to a store manager? Yes, sir.   TalkLP Host Amber Bradley grills Khristopher (Khris) Hamlin, Vice President, Asset Protection at Saks OFF 5th to explains why he decided to divert his climb up the asset protection ladder to obtain operations experience as a store manager.  This brave 25-year veteran describes how to he did it (and why) — including selecting his mentor and managing that relationship.  Khris also explains why it’s so important HOW you craft the message you’re trying to convey within a relatable sense to your specific audience.  Listen today for multi-layered lessons!

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