Timeless Conversation with Dick's Sporting Goods President & CEO, Lauren Hobart | Leading with Team

10/14/21 • 29 min

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Lauren Hobart, President & CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, is an incredibly well-rounded leader with over 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience. As one of only 41 female CEOs leading a Fortune 500 Company, Hobart relishes the ability to champion young women to achieve their full potential. Listen as David and Lauren discuss her success in digital and e-commerce, collaborating with Carrie Underwood, and the importance of communicating a clear vision. SHOW NOTES 0:00 | Welcome and Intro 1:19 | Entrepreneurship Mindset and Communication 4:51 | Marketing and Sports Innovation 9:41 | Building the Calia Brand with Carrie Underwood 15:41 | Customer Service and Store Innovation 20:06 | Management and Coaching 25:42 | David’s closing insights Grow yourself as a leader with resources from https://davidnovakleadership.com and https://howleaderslead.com.

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