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This Day in Legal History: Blue Jeans PatentedOn May 20, 1873, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Patent No. 139,121 to Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss for an innovation that would revolutionize American workwear and fashion: the use of copper rivets to reinforce the stress points on men's work pants. Davis, a tailor from Reno, Nevada, originally developed the concept after customers complained about the durability of their trousers. He lacked the funds to file for a patent on his own, so he partnered with Strauss, a San Francisco dry goods merchant who had been supplying him with fabric. The riveted pants were constructed from denim—a sturdy cotton twill that Strauss already sold—which was tough enough for laborers, miners, and cowboys during the American Westward Expansion.The legal protection granted by the patent secured exclusive rights for Strauss and Davis to produce the reinforced trousers, giving them a significant advantage in the market. This protection enabled Levi Strauss & Co. to expand rapidly and establish itself as a dominant force in durable clothing for manual laborers. The patent also illustrates how intellectual property law can incentivize practical innovation by providing a framework for commercial exclusivity.While the original patent expired in 1890, the riveted jean had by then become an entrenched part of American identity. The evolution of the product—from utilitarian workwear to a global fashion staple—highlights how a simple legal instrument can underpin lasting commercial success. The legal recognition of their invention helped formalize what would become a uniquely American contribution to the world's wardrobe. Strauss and Davis's patent remains one of the most iconic examples of how intellectual property law intersects with design, utility, and culture.As federal AI regulation lags, state attorneys general (AGs) are stepping into the void by using existing laws—such as consumer protection, privacy, and anti-discrimination statutes—to govern the use of generative AI technologies. Although only California, Colorado, and Utah have passed AI-specific legislation, AGs across other states are issuing formal guidance and taking enforcement actions to address AI misuse. Key concerns include the use of personal data, deepfakes, fraudulent representations, and algorithmic bias in sectors like hiring, healthcare, and lending.California AG Rob Bonta has warned that AI tools causing misleading or discriminatory outcomes may violate state law, especially in sensitive fields like health and employment. Massachusetts AG Joy Campbell cautioned that misrepresenting AI capabilities or using AI-generated content to deceive consumers could breach the state's Consumer Protection Act. Oregon's guidance focuses on transparency, privacy, and anti-discrimination concerns, requiring consent for data use and allowing opt-outs from significant AI-based decisions. New Jersey's AG launched a Civil Rights and Technology Initiative targeting algorithmic bias, noting that even third-party tools can trigger liability under anti-discrimination laws. Texas AG Ken Paxton reached a settlement with an AI health tech firm over potentially misleading marketing, marking the first known AG enforcement action under consumer protection law involving generative AI.A Reuters column by Ashley Taylor of Clayton Friedman and Gene Fishel of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP emphasizes that companies cannot assume regulatory immunity simply because AI tools are new or complex. Liability can arise from disparate impacts alone, even absent intent to discriminate. Firms must carefully audit their AI systems, clarify marketing claims, and ensure fair and secure implementation across jurisdictions. Given the fragmented legal landscape, businesses should involve legal and technical leadership early in AI deployment to reduce risk exposure.State AGs fill the regulatory voidThe long-running feud between Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James has escalated sharply with a federal investigation now targeting James herself. Trump, having returned to the White House, now has the Justice Department behind him, while James continues to lead Democratic opposition through lawsuits challenging his policies. Both known for their combative styles, the two have clashed over ideology, politics, and Trump's business practices.The new front in their battle involves allegations that James committed mortgage fraud, based on documents where she allegedly misrepresented her primary residence and misstated details about her Brooklyn property. The Justice Department, acting on a referral from a federal housing agency, is investigating the claims through its offices in Virginia and New York. James's lawyer denies wrongdoing, saying the filings were accurate in context and reflect long-standing property use.James has framed the investigation as retaliation for her successful legal actions against Trump, including a high-profile civil fraud suit that resulted in a $450 million judgment against him for inflating asset values. Trump and his allies have attempted to link James's alleged conduct to the very behavior she prosecuted, suggesting hypocrisy.Despite the legal risks, the public feud may benefit both figures politically. James faces re-election in 2026, and her confrontation with Trump plays well with Democratic voters. For Trump, casting James as a corrupt adversary energizes his base. Their mutual antagonism has become a defining feature of New York's political and legal landscape.Donald Trump and Letitia James Raise Stakes in Bitter Feud - WSJThis week in my column for Bloomberg, I argue that House Republicans' push to repeal major clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act is a short-sighted move that prioritizes fiscal optics over long-term national interest. While they claim to be reducing the deficit, the repeal would do little to constrain the $3.7 trillion cost of extending Trump-era tax cuts that largely benefit the wealthy. The energy credits being cut were not handouts but performance-based incentives—rewards for building, hiring, and deploying clean tech—that sparked a manufacturing and jobs boom, particularly in red states like Georgia and Tennessee.Eliminating these credits would introduce severe policy instability, undermining both current and planned investments. Companies made long-term siting and hiring decisions based on stable tax incentives; reversing them now would not only threaten those investments but signal to global capital markets that the U.S. is an unreliable industrial partner. I emphasize that the structure of the law—tying incentives to emissions reductions—was one of its best features, offering predictability that's now at risk.This volatility would be a gift to America's competitors. The EU and China are doubling down on green industrial policy, while the U.S. risks stalling momentum just as it began catching up. Trust in federal policy durability isn't easily regained once lost. The repeal wouldn't just cost jobs or projects—it would damage the credibility of American industrial policy in a global race where we're already behind. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

How is Sephora using data to create personalized experiences that customers love? Join Cindi Howson and Manbir Paul, VP of Engineering, Data Insights & MarTech at Sephora, as they explore the role of data and AI in understanding customer needs, predicting preferences, and delivering impactful moments. Key Moments: Micro-Moments that Matter (3:30): Sephora leverages data to create impactful moments for customers, like sending a timely reminder to a traveler about their moisturizer.Modern Data & AI Stack (5:00): Manbir discusses Sephora's best-of-breed data and AI stack, spanning cloud data platform, BI solution, cataloging, and machine learning democratization.The Power of the Semantic Layer (7:30): The semantic layer is crucial for enabling meaningful data discovery and governance. Sephora's investment in ThoughtSpot was driven by the need to enhance their semantic layer and drive intelligence in their BI space.Collaborative Data Governance (10:00): Sephora fosters a collaborative approach to data governance, with data stewards playing a key role. They identify individuals who are subject matter experts in their areas and are passionate about data to help drive governance and enrichment.Unlearning and Relearning (16:30): The challenge of keeping up with the evolving data landscape requires unlearning old practices and embracing new ones. Manbir highlights the importance of giving individuals the opportunity to look at the changing landscape from a new lens and empowering them to drive transformation.The Importance of Continuous Learning (20:30): Manbir acknowledges the challenge of balancing learning with delivering results, but stresses the importance of continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field. She notes that individuals are often willing to go above and beyond if there is a learning opportunity.Building High-Performing Teams (22:30): Manbir discusses the nuances of creating a high-performing, nimble team that can adapt to change and drive innovation. He mentions the importance of understanding the nuances that are important in transforming a team into a high-performing one.Key Quotes:"The intimate details, we always talk about getting closer to our clients. We want to experience our clients. I feel the intimate details that data gives you, getting your clients so close to you, is a very different lens to look at data from. It is a gift of feedback that the clients give to you or your consumers give to you in terms of data.”  - Manbir Paul"Democratizing these technologies is key to our tech stack. We have a multi-cloud strategy to capture the best tools. Tools, plus our BI investment, help us. ThoughtSpot was chosen for meaningful data insights, reaching clients where they interact with data and enhancing our BI intelligence." - Manbir Paul"We want to make sure that there are tools that help us enable scaled implementations in driving personalization, and that's where our Databricks platform enables us doing that."  - Manbir PaulMentionsFarmacy: Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide MoisturizerThe Geek Way by Andrew McAfeeGuest Bio Manbir PaulManbir Paul is VP of Engineering, Data Insights & MarTech at Sephora. Prior to this, he served as global head of ML engineering at Levi Strauss & Co.As a proactive, results-driven technology leader specializing in the retail industry, Manbir's expertise lies not just in understanding the industry's complexities, but also in harnessing the transformative power of Data and AI. With a passion deeply rooted in technological innovation, his most recent endeavors have involved leading in the realms of Data and AI to develop, scale, and implement solutions that amplify business growth Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

The FMCG Guys are joined in this episode by Levi Strauss & Co.'s SVP Northern Europe Lucia Marcuzzo. In this episode, which was actually recorded in person at Shoptalk Europe we cover aspects of Retail, Career Building and Leadership, such as: - Lucia's career in Retail - Cross-functional moves  - The evolution of Retail - Leadership with purpose - Moving internationally - Managing different types of people - What a brand stands for, with the example of Levi's - Building trust

Dana Gould returns to the show and they open by discussing “model ex-president” Jimmy Carter, suicide pods, Pedif Isle, and a few terrible ‘70s movies. Then, they talk about the process of Adam preparing for & recording a clean comedy set for Dry Bar. Next, Jason “Mayhem” Miller reads the news including stories about a P. Diddy sex tape with an A-list star being “shopped around”, Frankie Valli announcing that no one is forcing him to perform after his viral lip-synch fail, Don Johnson sharing his secret for staying handsome, and a UK court sentencing climate activists who threw soup on a Van Gogh painting. Then, author & former Levi's executive, Jennifer Sey, joins the show to talk about being pushed out of Levi Strauss & Co. for her stance against Covid closures and how that led to her starting her own clothing brand XX-XY Athletics. For more with Dana Gould: ● PODCAST: The Dana Gould Hour ● INSTAGRAM: @danagould ● WEBSITE: danagould.com For more with Jennifer Sey: ● CLOTHING: XX-XY Athletics ● INSTAGRAM: @jenseysf Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

Michelle Wahler is an entrepreneur, business leader and mother. In 2005, she co-founded the active lifestyle company Beyond Yoga, where as CEO, she built the product and brand from the ground up. What started as a mere concept led to a global wholesale business, e-commerce site and opening of six retail stores, selling tens of millions of units around the world over the course of nearly 20 years. Michelle built a female-focused organization with an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, diversity and empowerment among both employees and customers. She skillfully navigated negotiations and led her team through the brand's acquisition by Levi Strauss & Co. in 2021. Post-acquisition, she continued her role as CEO of Beyond Yoga and joined the Executive Leadership Team of Levi Strauss.Michelle was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2021 and as a DEIA Visionary by the LA Times in 2023.Michelle is originally from Maryland and began her career while living in New York City. She lives in Los Angeles and is married with two children and two dogs. Michelle is active in several philanthropic causes through the family foundation she created with her husband. She also finds joy in painting, reading, and exploring through travel.***The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last. For a limited time, get 10% off at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply.Customers are flocking to your store—do you have a reliable point-of-sale system? Shopify POS is your retail command center, handling payments, inventory, and more. Choose from hardware options like smartphone, tablet, or Shopify's POS Go device. With award-winning support, Shopify helps you succeed every step of the way. Get started with a $1/month trial at www.shopify.com/founderhour.Still using your personal phone number for your startup in 2024? OpenPhone makes it easy to get business phone numbers for your team with an app that works on both phone and computer. It integrates with CRMs like HubSpot and Salesforce, and offers AI-powered call transcripts and summaries. Plus, your whole team can access the same number. Start at $15/user/month, but The Founder Hour listeners get 20% off for 6 months. Visit https://www.openphone.com/founder to start your free trial! ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

Michelle Wahler, the Co-Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Yoga, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why it's all about the product, how to slow down, when to ask for help, why she ended up selling the company to Levi Strauss & Co., and how to become business partners with your significant other. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn

In this SSPI-WISE Presents podcast, Tamara Bond-Williams, Director of Engagement at SSPI, speaks with Diana Klochkova, Chief Marketing Officer at Privateer Space, a pioneering company dedicated to making space access safer and more accessible. This podcast is the first episode of New Ideas in Space Safety, the podcast of a new SSPI topic campaign: Reducing the Risks of Space, Part 2: New Ideas in Space Safety. Diana Klochkova is CMO of Privateer, where she leads marketing for the space start-up as it builds the tools that will make space safer and more accessible. Diana's background spans a variety of roles in B2C, B2B, digital, and content marketing. In 2018, she founded Zaya, a boutique agency focusing on purpose-driven projects. Prior to Zaya, she held leadership roles at Rebel Ventures, Omnicom Media Group and Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss's Pursuit of Strategic Transformation: Following its most recent earnings report, Levi Strauss & Co.'s Chief Executive, Michelle Gass, shared insights with investors during an earnings call. She highlighted the company's focus on growth through its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels and said, "As we think about the future of our business, the growth really coming from DTC, it's critical for us to get the structural economics of the DTC channel to work harder for us." This statement deemed DTC channels a vital aspect of the company's growth strategy. Despite significant market fluctuations and operational disruptions, Levi Strauss has managed to demonstrate resilience. This is notable particularly considering the revenue decline triggered by withdrawal from certain Russian businesses. However, Levi's strategic positioning has helped maintain steady revenues, excluding these impacts. Progress in gross margin and tightly managed expenses have further buttressed its adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS), which outperformed expectations. Levi's is embracing innovation as an integral part of its strategy. The company's calculated move beyond denim and its relentless quest for cost efficiency reflect a proactive approach to maintaining its market position amid shifting retail trends. Levi's has designed its strategic initiatives to resonate with its diverse consumer base, including younger audiences and middle-income groups. The effectiveness of this alignment with consumer trends is evident in the company's sustained customer patterns, especially in the U.S. The company's jeans category has stabilized, market share has increased, and they have gained traction with key consumer groups. This success underscores the potency of Levi's innovation and diversification strategies. Moreover, consumers' embracement of Levi's new product lines and their enhanced DTC experience affirm the positive influence of these strategic decisions. CEO Michelle Gass, while discussing their strategies, stated the following on the earnings call: "We're seeing traction already, Oliver. The DTC is up 8% in the quarter, 25% on a two-year basis, the momentum is actually accelerating quarter-on-quarter. As it relates to women, DTC is up 14% overall, up 19% in the U.S. And that's both tops and bottoms. So bottoms up total company, DTC bottoms up 13%, women's tops up the 13%, total company. So we're seeing traction in both. And it's only going to grow from here." Looking to the future, Levi Strauss outlined plans to diversify its product categories, bring more non-denim products to the market, and enhance operational efficiency. These strategic moves align with their overarching agenda. They aim to leverage high-growth regions such as Asia, enhance margins, and guide profitability and cash flow towards sustainable growth. Levi Strauss' commitment to innovation, diversification, and operational excellence poise the company to navigate the complexities of the competitive retail landscape. Nevertheless, as with any business strategy, this forecast is based on current performance and market conditions, and actual results may vary in the longer term. LEVI Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/LEVI/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite conversations with inspiring and trailblazing women in retail. From how to champion diversity to great career advice and how to grow as a leader, we've highlighted these insights worth resharing from some of retail's smartest people: • Michelle Gass, CEO, Levi Strauss & Co (#336) • Jennifer Gandia, Co-owner, Greenwich St. Jewelers (#320) • Prama Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, Ulta Beauty (#321) • Heidi Cooley, Chief Marketing Officer, Crocs (#328) • Megan Crozer, Executive Vice President & Chief Merchant, Sam's Club (#309) • Mecca Mitchell, Senior VP & Chief DEI Officer, Burlington Stores (#326) • Christiane Pendarvis, Co-CEO, Pattern Beauty (#297) • Theresa Lee, Vice President, HR Talent, Culture, and Strategy, PetSmart (#338) Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Wharton's Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed have a live LinkedIn Q&A with Chip Bergh, former President & CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., discussing global retail, online fashion, brand relevance, creating successful marketing campaigns, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest has recently taken the reins at one of the world's most iconic apparel brands. Michelle Gass, president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., joins the show live from NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show in New York City to talk about her incredible career journey, forward-looking vision for the company and what the future of retail looks like. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Karen McGee is the Chief Privacy Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., overseeing its privacy program and upholding the company's principles. She specializes in translating intricate legal frameworks into manageable and legible systems. Karen's preceding career includes Managing Privacy Counsel at Intel, CPO at LifeLock and General Counsel at ID Analytics. She was honored with the In-House Legal Adviser of the Year Award at the Women in Law Awards by Lawyer Monthly. In this episode… Company values can be taken for granted, but they hold the potential for so much more. When followed and honored correctly, corporate values can define a business. It can bring respect, trust, and even success by maintaining internal and external consistency. Few corporate sectors are as strongly influenced by company values as privacy and security. There is a long history of brands breaking consumer trust and suffering the consequences. It's a complex topic, requiring agile changes and rigorous supervision. It can be illuminating to look toward companies that have paved the way and set a good example. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Justin and Jodi Daniels are joined by Karen McGee, the Chief Privacy Officer of Levi Strauss & Co., to discuss how Levi's corporate values apply to its privacy program. They go over AI use cases, new SEC rules on cybersecurity, privacy policy, and how to develop a quality program. They also talk about Karen's career journey and her advice for other practitioners.

As we look ahead to 2024, we're reflecting on some of our favorite moments shared on the podcast over the past year. Our guests brought an incredible mix of hiring insights and experience to the show. Highlights from this episode include:Noto Group's team of executive recruiters:Why openness is necessary in finding the right candidate (1:13)Why it's important to attract talent with different perspectives or lived experiences (1:55)What candidates are looking for in a potential leader or company (2:42)The necessity of having a strong talent strategy (3:56)John Vlastelica, Founder and CEO of Recruiting Toolbox:How to avoid costly hiring mistakes (4:39)Katherine Melchior Ray, Global CMOThe importance of adaptability in prospective talent (7:02)Jean Batthany, CCOWhy passion is essential to both sides of the hiring process (8:05)Andy Ruben, Founder of TroveThe essential role of clarity in interviewing (9:23)Darcy Winslow, Co-Founder of the Academy for Systems Change (fmr. Nike)The value of curiosity and learning in recruitment and hiring (10:34)Seth Ellison (fmr. Nike, Quiksilver, Levi Strauss & Co.)How candidates' experiences in previous roles can provide major insights into the value they might bring to a new position (11:24)Amani Duncan, Music and Entertainment ExecutiveThe importance of looking beyond “perfect” to add to your team (12:40)Visit HowIHire.com to hear all of these conversations in full, and to access transcripts and more about this episode.Follow Roy Notowitz and Noto Group Executive Search on LinkedIn for updates and featured career opportunities.Subscribe to How I Hire:AppleSpotifyAmazonGoogle

The topic of mental health in the security profession has been pushed aside for decades, but with the emergence of open-minded and forward-thinking younger generations, this crucial topic is increasingly finding its place in the spotlight. Not only is it important to take care of others to build a positive, empathic culture, but it also can decrease turnover and reduce costs to the business, having a positive effect on how assets are protected.John Rodriguez is an expert on this topic and brings 41+ years of pure corporate security experience working for major corporations including General Motors, Kimberly-Clark, Levi Strauss & Co., and Cardinal Health. He is the founder of Empathic Security Cultures, LLC, based in Austin, Texas. Rodriguez is a security generalist with a passion for security culture development, coaching, and mental health for a psychologically safe workplace and mitigating hostile environment risks. Key topics of Rodriguez's discussion with host Fred Burton include:Insights on how the mental health needs of security practitioners (and employees as a whole) have evolved since the pandemicWhy connecting with people and building a culture of empathy is strongly tied to turnover and the success of a business.Advice for teams on building a successful security culture within an organization.

For Vada Manager, everything comes back to relationships. Throughout a career serving on countless Boards of Directors and advising everyone from Nelson Mandela to Nike founder Phil Knight to the New York Yankees' George Steinbrenner, Manager has accumulated more than 14,000 contacts in his rolodex, and he's quick to tout this number with students and mentees. Relationships, he says, come full circle — and his career has been driven by them. Nurturing those relationships through thoughtful gestures and regular contact means that you're always top of mind for opportunities and your connections remain eager to assist you when they can.     Over a wide-ranging conversation, he and Maril discuss the evolving role of corporate Board members; what companies should ask before they get involved in ESG issues; and the strong culture and leadership that successful businesses of all sizes have in common. To Manager, the best leaders trust the people they hire, build cultures of high “failure tolerance” and remain humble enough to give all ideas the weight and consideration they deserve — no matter who they come from.   Learn about:   3:47 The importance of being prepared 6:55 Relationship building 101 12:30 How to work with the C-suite 17:35 How to be an effective board member 21:53 Lessons for leading in uncertain times 30:50 How leadership and culture intersect 38:58 What leaders need to let go of   —  Vada O. Manager, member of APCO Worldwide's International Advisory Council, is a premier global business and C-Suite strategist with unique expertise in sport and product brand marketing, mergers & acquisitions, crisis management, litigation communication, corporate governance and issues management. Savoy Magazine named Vada to its “Power 300 Most Influential Black Directors” in all three of its editions (2016, 2017 and 2021).​   Mr. Manager manages the diversified investment arm/corporate advisory firm, Manager Global Holdings LLC (which includes the Manager Global Consulting Group LLC) and modest NBA franchise ownership interest via private equity. Prior to founding Manager Global Holdings, he was senior director of global issues management for Nike, Inc., where his broad portfolio of responsibilities included labor practices/global sourcing procedures; marketing communication support for subsidiaries; and crisis management for athletes, product recalls and corporate issues. During his 12-year tenure, in which the company experienced exponential growth, he served on the launch team of nike.com and strategized on new business acquisitions such as the Converse and Starter brands. He was among the early architects of Nike's renewed corporate responsibility strategy and served as a member of the corporate leadership team, Nike's most highly valued cohort of global executives. He was Nike's senior crisis and issues strategist on issues such as the Olympics, the World Cup and company response and business resumption after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.​   Prior to joining Nike, Mr. Manager was senior manager of global communications for Levi Strauss & Co, providing strategic communication counsel to the global leadership team as the company successfully launched and expanded its Dockers and SLATES brands. He was also a vice president at Powell Tate, where he co-managed accounts for key clients such as the PGA Tour, Major League Baseball and Court TV. While there, he also consulted the African National Congress in their transition to power in South Africa under newly elected President Nelson Mandela with sponsorship from the Kaiser Family Foundation.​   Earlier in his career, Mr. Manager served as vice president of public finance for a NYSE investment banking firm (acquired by Wedbush Securities) and as a senior communication professional on the team administering the Democratic National Convention (1992, 1996 and 2004) and the Commission on Presidential Debates (1992-1996). In 2023, he added ‘executive producer' to his body of work for the documentary film: “Stewart Udall & The Politics of Beauty.”​   A frequent presenter on business strategy and his pioneering concept of “issue marketing,” Mr. Manager has appeared on CNN, CNBC and NBC's The Today Show, and has been quoted in various thought-leading global print publications. He has affiliations with several national and global organizations, including the American Council on Germany; the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) Civilian Public Affairs Committee (chair); the Issue Management Council (chair, 2007-2009); and the Arizona State University Alumni Council. Mr. Manager also serves on the board of directors (Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee) for lubricants company Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV); a pre-IPO commercial unit of Fortune 500 Ashland, Inc., a specialty chemical company.​   Mr. Manager holds a Bachelor of Science from the Arizona State University and is an inductee in its Hall of Fame (College of Liberal Arts, 2000) and member of its Board of Trustees. He also undertook post-graduate (non-degree) study at the London School of Economics.   ABOUT LET GO & LEAD   Let Go & Lead is a leadership community created by Maril MacDonald, founder and CEO of Gagen MacDonald. Maril brings together provocateurs, pioneers, thought leaders and those leading the conversation around culture, transformation and change.  Over the course of the past 12 years, Let Go & Lead has existed in many forms, from video interviews to resource guides to its current iteration as a podcast. At its core, it remains a place where people can access a diversity of perspectives on interdisciplinary approaches to leadership. Maril is also working on a book incorporating these insights gathered over the past several years from global leaders and change makers.     Maril has interviewed over 120 leaders — from business to academia and nonprofits to the arts — through the years. In each conversation, from personal anecdotes to ground-breaking scientific analysis, she has probed the lessons learned in leadership. From these conversations, the Let Go & Lead framework has emerged. It is both a personal and organizational resource that aims to serve the individual leader or leadership at scale.    ABOUT GAGEN MACDONALD   At Gagen MacDonald, we are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the human struggle of change. We are a people-focused consulting firm and our passion is improving the employee experience — for everyone. For almost 25 years, we have been working with companies to create clarity from chaos by uniting employees across all levels around a single vision so they can achieve results and realize their future. We have been a pioneer in bringing humanity to strategy execution, leading in areas such as organizational communication, culture, leadership, and employee engagement. Our Vision is to lift all humanity by transforming the companies that transform the world.      Full episodes also available on:       Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-go-lead-with-maril-macdonald/id1454869525       Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Gaf7JXOckZMtkpsMtnjAj?si=WZjZkvfLTX2T4eaeB1PO2A       Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXRnb2xlYWQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M      —      Gagen MacDonald is a strategy execution consulting firm that specializes in employee engagement, culture change and leadership development. Learn more at http://www.gagenmacdonald.com. 

Seth Ellison has led teams at iconic brands like Nike, Levi Strauss & Co., and Quiksilver. Today, he joins Roy to discuss how these roles have shaped his hiring philosophy and what we can learn from the talent strategy of top apparel companies.Seth has decades of experience in brand building and merchandising, having led and built global teams for legendary brands. Seth's extensive resume includes the growth of large-scale DTC and wholesale businesses across international markets, industry leading corporate strategy, widely successful C-Suite leadership, extensive team building and brand development, and high level execution across diverse consumer segments. Highlights from our conversation include:Lifelong lessons from Seth's early days in the surf apparel business (4:15)How his time at Nike shaped his hiring philosophy (9:05)Developing internal talent vs. seeking external talent (11:55)Opportunities and challenges he experienced during Nike's acquisition of Hurley (15:26)Seth's process for making decisions on important hires (18:13)Seth's interview strategy and criteria (22:35) The elements of successful hires vs. hiring mistakes (25:22)Advice for young and emerging leaders (27:31)Visit HowIHire.com for transcripts and more on this episode.Follow Roy Notowitz and Noto Group Executive Search on LinkedIn for updates and featured career opportunities.Subscribe to How I Hire:AppleSpotifyAmazonGoogle

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter!   Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonAmazon Store Ella ClausenWhen Ella Clausen fell in love with sewing, she fell HARD. She started a few months before the pandemic began and has been riding a wild frenzied wave ever since, savoring every seam, learning all that she can about this skill from patternmaking to couture tailoring and everything in between. Ella lives in Oakland, California where she works for a nonprofit foundation that's a part of Levi Strauss & Co. She is a first-generation American, a Black-Filipinx maker raised by a single mother, and a believer in the power of strong women. Lisa WoolforkLisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Insights from this episode:How cherishing pieces that have been passed through generations and the practice of sewing itself can connect us with our heritageTurning STEM into STEAM and valuing the physics and engineering skills involved in designing and sewing our own clothesHow Ella decided to make her own wedding dress and the skills that she developed in doing soThe process of designing patterns for Mimi G's Know Me line for Simplicity, developed solely by makers in the sewing community Quotes from the show:“If there is something in your vision that you know is not at the store and you can create it from nothing or from the raw material of your imagination? That's joy. That's power. That's freedom.” – Lisa Woolfork, Stitch Please, Episode #52“It's beautiful, the connectedness and the longevity, to think that the things I might create, this jacket I'm wearing, could have so much meaning to someone 2 or 3 generations down the line if it's repaired and held together and treasured.” – Ella Clausen, Stitch Please, Episode #52“Sewing doesn't save you money unless you have expensive taste.” – Ella Clausen, Stitch Please, Episode #52“Do not be the force that holds yourself back. Go for it. Try it. Don't listen to that voice that's telling you that you can't do something.” – Ella Clausen, Stitch Please, Episode #52 Resources Mentioned:Ella's 6-part Project Wedding Dress blog seriesStitch Please episode: Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt with Ebony Love, Latifah Saafir, Gyleen FitzgeraldTipStitched blogTechno-Vernacular Creativity & Innovation by Nettrice R. GaskinsElla's Know Me by Mimi G pattern Stay Connected:YouTube: Black Women StitchInstagram: Black Women StitchFacebook: Stitch Please Podcast Lisa WoolforkInstagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork Ella ClausenWebsite: Handmade MillennialInstagram: Handmade MillennialPinterest: Handmade MillennialTikTok: Handmade MillennialYouTube: Handmade Millennial Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

This podcast, “Socially Responsible Companies Investors Like,” includes these articles: “22 Socially Responsible Companies to Know,” by Jeff Rumage; “These are Canada's 50 fastest-growing green companies of 2023,” by Rick Spence; and “Buy The Dip - 2 'Strong Buy' Renewable Energy Stocks,” by High Yield Investor… Transcript & Links, Episode 108, June 16, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 108 titled “Socially Responsible Companies Investors Like.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! So, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief so that I can get as many companies covered as possible in the time allowed. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Socially Responsible Companies to Know I'm beginning with this article titled 22 Socially Responsible Companies to Know. It's by Jeff Rumage and found on builtin.com. Here are some of Mr. Rumage's remarks about the 15 public companies he covers. “1. Cisco (CSCO) Cisco has donated $494 million in cash and in-kind contributions to community programs, including its career training program. The company has also committed to investing $150 million for technology education and technology modernization at historically Black colleges and universities, and it has provided technology equipment and donations to Ukraine, too. Cisco plans to reach net zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040. 2. Allbirds (BIRD) Allbirds, a direct-to-consumer shoe and apparel company, uses natural materials like wool instead of synthetic materials. A certified B Corp, it pledged in 2021 to cut its carbon footprint in half by the end of 2025. 3. Warby Parker (WRBY) Warby Parker has been selling prescription glasses and sunglasses online since 2010. A certified B Corp, the company donates a pair of glasses or sunglasses for every pair sold. 4. HP (HPQ) HP reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 59 percent compared to 2015 levels, and it plans to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040… More than 110 million ocean-bound plastic bottles have been retrieved and reused in HP's ink cartridges. 5. Intel Corporation (INTC) Intel derives 93 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources, and it aims to reach 100 percent by 2030. The company expects to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. 6. Qualcomm (QCOM) Qualcomm, which manufactures semiconductors and wireless technology, has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and reduce power consumption in its flagship Snapdragon products by 10 percent every year. 7. Salesforce (CRM) Salesforce announced in 2021 that it had reached net zero carbon emissions across its value chain and that it purchases enough renewable energy to match its electricity usage… The company has also committed to donate $200 million to racial justice causes, spend $100 million with Black-owned businesses, and double its Black leadership in the U.S. 8. Stitch Fix (SFIX) Stitch Fix, an online clothing retailer that makes personalized outfit recommendations, is more than halfway to meeting its goal of using environmentally preferred materials in its private label products by 2025. 9. Microsoft (MSFT) Microsoft has pledged to go beyond carbon neutral and become ‘carbon negative' by 2030… It also advocates for human rights, teaches in-demand digital skills and provides rural communities with affordable broadband access. 10. Google (Alphabet) (GOOG) Google has been carbon neutral since 2007 and is now working to transition to carbon-free energy sources by 2030. Since 2014, Google has invested more than $90 million to achieve equity in computer science and higher education, more than $400 million to create economic opportunities for communities of color and more than $45 million to support racial justice organizations. 11. adidas North America Athletic apparel brand Adidas (ADS.DE) strives to make its operations carbon neutral by 2025… The company also aims to use environmentally preferred materials in 90 percent of its products by 2025. 12. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer health products, gets more than half of its electricity from renewable energy sources. The company aims to be completely powered by renewable energy sources by 2025 and expects its operations to be carbon neutral by 2030. 13. Lemonade (LMND) Lemonade is a digital insurance company that has shaken up the industry's business model. After covering the cost of claims and operational expenses, Lemonade distributes any leftover money from your insurance premium to the nonprofit of your choice. 14. Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) Levi's has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company estimates its Water

Today on the Naturally Inspired Jennifer Sey is joining us.  Jennifer Sey was on track to become the first woman CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. As the President of the Levi's brand, she was widely celebrated as a versatile and inspirational leader who had helped save the iconic brand from bankruptcy.  Formerly a self-described “left of left of center” progressive, she was beloved as the embodiment of the company's “profits through principles” ethos.  . But everything changed when Sey publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco's public schools at the height of the pandemic. In response to her ‘wrongthink,' management gave her a choice: shut up or leave. She decided that defending at-risk children was more important than the job that she loved, and so she resigned. After more than two decades at the company, she gave up her professional future in order to retain her voice. . Please welcome Jennifer Sey to the Naturally Inspired Podcast. .

Jennifer is the General Counsel of Doximity, the largest community of healthcare professionals in the country.  Previously, she was the Chief Legal Officer of Rodan + Fields, a leading skincare brand, with oversight of the legal and compliance functions,  and the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Castlight Health, a digital health company, leading the legal, deal desk, security and information technology functions. In former roles, Chaloemtiarana worked in-house at Levi Strauss & Co., and Netflix, Inc., providing guidance and support for sales and consumer relations practices, financing transactions, securities compliance, and corporate governance activities.  Chaloemtiarana is a member of the board of OneJustice, a legal-aid nonprofit organization serving underprivileged individuals in the State of California, and is a member of the State Bar of California. She is the recipient of a 2018 Corporate Counsel of the Year award from the San Francisco Business Times.  She has a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-chaloemtiarana/

GUEST OVERVIEW: Jennifer Sey is an American author, filmmaker, business executive and retired artistic gymnast. She was the 1986 USA Gymnastics National Champion, and a 7-time member of the U.S. Women's National Team. Jennifer's first memoir, "Chalked Up," was released in 2008 and detailed the coaching cruelty inflicted on children in the sport of gymnastics. She also produced the 2020 Emmy award-winning documentary film "Athlete A" which connected the crimes of Larry Nassar to broader abuses in the Olympic movement. Jennifer Sey began working at Levi Strauss & Co. in 1999, rising to Chief Marketing Officer, and then to Global Brand President. In January 2022, she was asked to resign because she publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco's public schools at the height of the pandemic. Jennifer authored “Levi's Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job But Gave Me My Voice” as the highest profile executive to fall victim to the cancel culture engulfing America. Her story is an inspiration for all those who, in these difficult times, feel pressured to remain silent on their most fundamental beliefs. Jennifer is a mother of four, residing in Denver with her family, and will continue to speak against wokeism.

As we start 2023, we could all use a bit inspiration to help us follow the life path we dream of, despite what obstacles lay before us. Today's guest is a stellar example of someone who is doing just that! Jennifer Sey, author of Levi's Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job but Gave Me My Voice, shares her inspiring story. Jennifer Sey was on track to become the first woman CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. As the President of the Levi's brand, she was widely celebrated as a versatile and inspirational leader who had helped save the iconic brand from bankruptcy. Formerly a self-described left of left of center progressive, she was beloved as the embodiment of the company's profits through principles ethos. But everything changed when Sey publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco's public schools at the height of the pandemic. In response to her 'wrongthink,' management gave her a choice: shut up or leave. She decided that defending at-risk children was more important than the job that she loved, and so she resigned. After more than two decades at the company, she gave up her professional future to retain her voice. In Levi's Unbuttoned, Sey recounts her remarkable journey from U.S. National Gymnastics champion through her rise the corporate ladder at Levi's. As the highest profile executive to fall victim to the cancel culture engulfing America, her story is an inspiration for all those who, in these difficult times, feel pressured to remain silent on their most fundamental beliefs. The more Americans who stand up to woke-ism, the better chance we have at creating a truly equitable and inclusive society. Principles and integrity matter. Ultimately, they matter more than anything else.

As we start 2023, we could all use a bit inspiration to help us follow the life path we dream of, despite what obstacles lay before us. Today's guest is a stellar example of someone who is doing just that! Jennifer Sey, author of Levi's Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job but Gave Me My Voice, shares her inspiring story. Jennifer Sey was on track to become the first woman CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. As the President of the Levi's brand, she was widely celebrated as a versatile and inspirational leader who had helped save the iconic brand from bankruptcy. Formerly a self-described left of left of center progressive, she was beloved as the embodiment of the company's profits through principles ethos. But everything changed when Sey publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco's public schools at the height of the pandemic. In response to her 'wrongthink,' management gave her a choice: shut up or leave. She decided that defending at-risk children was more important than the job that she loved, and so she resigned. After more than two decades at the company, she gave up her professional future to retain her voice. In Levi's Unbuttoned, Sey recounts her remarkable journey from U.S. National Gymnastics champion through her rise the corporate ladder at Levi's. As the highest profile executive to fall victim to the cancel culture engulfing America, her story is an inspiration for all those who, in these difficult times, feel pressured to remain silent on their most fundamental beliefs. The more Americans who stand up to woke-ism, the better chance we have at creating a truly equitable and inclusive society. Principles and integrity matter. Ultimately, they matter more than anything else.

Jennifer Sey is an American author, filmmaker, business executive, and retired artistic gymnast. She was a seven-time member of the U.S. Women's National Team and was the 1986 U.S. Women's All-Around National Champion. Her first memoir, Chalked Up, was released in 2008 and detailed the coaching cruelty inflicted on children in gymnastics. Sey also produced the 2020 Emmy-award-winning documentary film Athlete A, which connected the crimes of Larry Nassar to the broader abuses in the Olympic movement. Sey began working at Levi Strauss & Co. in 1999, rising to Chief Marketing Officer and then Brand President until, in January 2022, she was asked to resign because of her vocal opposition to the extended closure of San Francisco's public schools. She is a mother of four and now resides in Denver with her family.   I'm so happy to be joined by Jennifer on The Wow Factor this week — she's with me to share how her unusual childhood as an elite gymnast impacted on her career and leadership style as an adult. She discusses when her interest in making films was sparked and why it is so important to be able to tell a story that resonates with your audience. Jennifer is also candid about the events that led to her stepping down as CMO at Levi Strauss & Co and why it is integral to her philosophy as a leader to be authentic.   “Personal stories can really create understanding and empathy.” - Jennifer Sey   “Great ideas can come from anywhere. You need open debate and dissent and lots of talking to get to the really great ideas.” - Jennifer Sey   “My job is to create the vision and help make good decisions.” - Jennifer Sey   This Week on The Wow Factor: Why Jennifer walked away from her gymnastics career damaged, broken, and not proud of what she had achieved Why Jennifer took a job in advertising after graduating from Stanford Why she decided to move from an ad agency to GAP, and finally to Levis Strauss & Co The importance of storytelling in the business world and how it helps brands stay relevant Some of the leadership lessons Jennifer has found useful throughout her career How Jennifer learned to reject feedback that wasn't relevant Jennifer's leadership goals, including helping her team create meaning in their work Why Jennifer was determined not to be the type of leader who creates a bottleneck by micromanaging people What happened in the spring of 2020, when Jennifer was the Chief Marketing Officer at Levis Strauss & Co and how she went from being on track to lead the company to leaving completely Why it was important to Jennifer to be able to speak openly about leaving Levis Strauss & Co Why Jennifer felt she had no choice but to speak out about public school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic How she feels now about Levis and why she's working on forgiving them for the last two challenging years What's next for Jennifer, including making a documentary about the impact on kids of the prolonged school closures   Jennifer Sey's Word of Wisdom:  If you can find a place to be your unique self and bring your unique gifts to bear on the work at hand — that's a place for you as a leader.   Connect with Jennifer Sey: Twitter: @JenniferSey Substack: https://jennifersey.substack.com/ Jennifer Sey on LinkedIn Levi's Unbuttoned Website   Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Whether you're an early adopter or a skeptic of the metaverse and the technology enabling people to experience it—chances are it's on your mind. And if you're curious about where the metaverse is heading, there's no better person to hear from than Brian Irving.In his conversation with Jesse, Brian discusses how his distinctive combination of curiosity and a desire to do well by others led him down a marketing career path; why he thinks it's important for marketing leaders to have an appreciation of both craft and collaboration; how he balances an innate curiosity with the need to drive focus and pragmatism; the foundations of trust and respect that he believes the team at Reality Labs is built upon; the use cases he thinks will typify the early stage metaverse; and the role of marketing in telling a persuasive story about the possibilities for the future.(2:13) Building curiosity and finding opportunity in Flint, Michigan(7:02) Learning the tenets and importance of marketing craft at Apple(9:02) Brokering healthy relationships between marketing and communications teams (12:55) Why Brian joined Reality Labs, and thoughts on the metaverse's early applications and long-term possibilities  (21:03) How Brian's team is addressing the challenges of marketing the metaverse(24:22) Targeting big outcomes, but celebrating small milestones(26:17) The importance of saying yes to things that scare you Guest BioBrian is the VP of Global Marketing for Meta's Reality Labs, where he leads the team responsible for marketing the company's AR/VR hardware and software products including Meta Quest, Meta Portal, Ray-Ban Stories, and Meta Horizon. Prior to joining Meta in 2020, Brian was the Chief Marketing Officer at Eventbrite. Over the past two decades, he has led iPhone and iPod Marketing Communications at Apple, Global Marketing for the Google Play brand, and the launch of Airbnb's repositioning from homes to trips as Global Marketing Director. Brian is no stranger to shepherding iconic brands, having spent the early part of his career at Levi Strauss & Co, GE and General Motors.Helpful LinksMeta.comHave VR gear? Check out Beat Saber (Brian recommends)AdAge: Meet the Meta Reality Labs Marketer Branding the MetaverseBrian on LinkedIn

GUEST OVERVIEW: Jennifer Sey is an American author, filmmaker, business executive and retired artistic gymnast. She was the 1986 USA Gymnastics National Champion, and a 7-time member of the U.S. Women's National Team. Jennifer's first memoir, "Chalked Up," was released in 2008 and detailed the coaching cruelty inflicted on children in the sport of gymnastics. She also produced the 2020 Emmy award-winning documentary film "Athlete A" which connected the crimes of Larry Nassar to broader abuses in the Olympic movement. Jennifer Sey began working at Levi Strauss & Co. in 1999, rising to Chief Marketing Officer, and then to Global Brand President. In January 2022, she was asked to resign because she publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco's public schools at the height of the pandemic. Jennifer authored “Levi's Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job But Gave Me My Voice” as the highest profile executive to fall victim to the cancel culture engulfing America. Her story is an inspiration for all those who, in these difficult times, feel pressured to remain silent on their most fundamental beliefs. Jennifer is a mother of four, residing in Denver with her family, and will continue to speak against wokeism.

Jennifer Sey is an American author, filmmaker, business executive and retired artistic gymnast. She was the 1986 USA Gymnastics National Champion, and a 7-time member of the U.S. Women's National Team.Her first memoir, "Chalked Up," was published in 2008, and detailed the systemic abuse of children in the sport of gymnastics. She also produced the 2020 Emmy award-winning documentary film, "Athlete A.”Sey began working at Levi Strauss & Co. as a marketing assistant in 1999, rising to Chief Marketing Officer and then Global Brand President. In January 2022, she was asked to resign because of her vocal opposition to the extended closure of San Francisco's public schools.Set for release on November 15, Sey's latest memoir, “Levi's Unbuttoned,” not only recounts her rise up the corporate ladder and the events that led to her ouster, it also gives an unprecedented, insider's view of the cruel, exploitative hypocrisy that underpins woke capitalism. She is a mother of four, and now resides in Denver with her family.During our chat, we talked about why she turned down a million dollar severance package to tell her story – Levi's progressive corporate orthodoxy – and how the social activists of her own political party proved to be her largest and most intolerable critic.Watch Episode:True Thirty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truethirty.substack.com/subscribe

Work is changing; it always has. However, March of 2020 brought accelerated change. The question we need to ask is what is work changing to, and how can we adapt? Brian Elliott joins Kevin to share findings of the change in work from research with his colleagues at the Future Forum and global case studies from leading companies such as Levi Strauss & Co., Genentech, Royal Bank of Canada, and IBM. For example, 74% of executives want to come back to the office three days a week or more. Only 23% of employees want the same thing. In addition, 63% of executives are planning for the future without input from their team. As leaders, we need to gain another perspective and ask if we can be successful going back to what we did before. Key Points Brian Elliott discusses the struggle of work.  He explains what digital-first means.  He shares two steps necessary to building the new principles needed to enable flexible, high-performing teams including a Culture of Connection and Experimentation. Meet Brian Name: Brian Elliott  His Story: Brian is the co-author of How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Do the Best Work of Their Lives, with Sheela Subramanian and Helen Kupp. He is the Executive Leader of Future Forum, a consortium by Slack, which enables leaders to redesign work to be better for people and organizations. He has spent three decades leading teams and building companies as a startup CEO, as a product leader at Google, and now at Slack where he is a Senior VP. Worth Mentioning: 

In this podcast, guest Liz O'Neill, the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of apparel leader Levi Strauss & Co. joins host Thomas O'Connor to discuss the current disrupted supply chain operating environment.The podcast explores three key areas:Why during periods of rapid change supply chain leaders need to prioritize hiring head office staff based on personality profile, not just subject matter expertise.How progress is often slow and nonlinear, and why this makes communication of wins and progress so critical to the success of change management initiatives.The reality that there is often a tug of war between the needs of innovation and governance within organizations broadly and supply chains specifically.As executive vice president and chief operations officer for Levi Strauss & Co., Liz O'Neill is responsible for all supply chain operations, including sourcing, end-to-end planning, distribution, logistics and sustainability. Liz also leads companywide innovation, managing LS&Co.'s internal startup capabilities and off-site design lab while simultaneously working closely with the company's vendor partners to execute its latest product creations. Liz reports to the president and CEO, Chip Bergh, and is a member of the company's executive leadership team, which guides the strategic direction for LS&Co. Prior to joining LS&Co., Liz spent 13 years at Gap, where she held leadership roles with the Gap brand and Old Navy and oversaw sourcing and production management for Gap's global brands. Liz was named one of the “Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company in 2019 and currently serves on the board of the American Apparel and Footwear Association. Originally from West Point, N.Y., she graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Tulane.Help shape Gartner's research: Take part in the 2022 Gartner Future of Supply Chain Survey to get a first look at this year's key trends and we'll send you a high-level summary of the key findings as soon as it is available. The survey will be open until October 15th.

This episode features an interview with Natalie Ridsdale, Director of Internal Communications at Levi Strauss & Co. Natalie has spent the last 21 years refining her communication skills, starting out as a copy editor at newspapers and now managing employee experience at Levi's. In this episode, Amanda and Natalie discuss how internal and external communications can work better together, collecting employee feedback, and how Levi's is making space for employees to have tough conversations.-------------------“My number one piece of advice when I talk to people is, don't ask a question if you're not going to act on the answer. People need to know that you're going to take this feedback and do something with it. So, if you're asking something that gives people a sense that you might take steps to address it and you never planned on it, I think you're harming some of that trust in the relationship between you and the people that you're surveying. So make sure that you're asking about things you're actually going to take action on.” – Natalie Ridsdale-------------------Episode Timestamps:*(01:47): Natalie's background*(06:12): Segment: Story Time*(06:34): How internal and external comms can work better together*(07:49): Segment: Getting Tactical*(18:05): Dos and don'ts of employee surveys and feedback*(21:35): How Levi's holds tough conversations internally*(24:27): Segment: Seat at the Table*(26:57): How Natalie recommends change to leaders*(28:27): Segment: Asking for a Friend*(28:44): Natalie's advice to a first time IC leader-------------------Links:Connect with Natalie on LinkedInLevi Strauss & Co.Connect with Amanda on LinkedInwww.simpplr.com/podcast

Jennifer Sey was poised to become the next CEO of Levi & Strauss Co. before she ended her career with the company on February 13, 2022, after the company demanded she cease her outspoken opinions on school lockdowns and mask mandates. Sey joins Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky for a conversation on how corporations now make decisions based on politics and whether that accurately reflects the demands of consumers. They also discuss today's robber barons, girl bosses, and the American obsession with branding.

At this year's Global Department Store Summit, a conference that brings together CEOs and senior department store executives from every continent to discuss pressing topics facing our industry, I had the great opportunity to get on stage and interview Chip Bergh. Chip is an extremely talented guy with an impressive résumé, having held many high-level leadership positions at Procter & Gamble, growing well-known brands like Swiffer, Old Spice, Gillette and Folgers, to name a few. More recently, after joining Levi Strauss & Co. in 2011, Chip took on the challenge of revitalizing the iconic but aging denim brand, moving it back into the cultural spotlight that it once held. It's an insightful comeback story that will benefit any brand executive listening in. And aside from his commercial success, it was inspiring to hear Chip's unique perspective on the role of business in society. He has effectively used the platform afforded him as president of one of the world's largest apparel brands to promote action on some of the most important social issues of our time. After my conversation with Chip, you'll hear a pretty remarkable story told from the perspective of two employees, Manolo Gonzalez and Joey Capo—both present at one of our more unique and exciting store openings in Puerto Rico, and both dramatically affected by the devastating events that led to the closing of the store only a few years later. The resilience of these two employees and the many others around them stands as a heartening example of hope in the worst of situations, and we're proud to have played some part in offering relief as they found their way back on their feet. Thanks for tuning in to episode 13. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation!

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The FMCG Guys are joined in this episode by Levi Strauss & Co.'s SVP Northern Europe Lucia Marcuzzo. In this episode, which was actually recorded in person at Shoptalk Europe we cover aspects of Retail, Career Building and Leadership, such as: - Lucia's career in Retail - Cross-functional moves  - The evolution of Retail - Leadership with purpose - Moving internationally - Managing different types of people - What a brand stands for, with the example of Levi's - Building trust

The “Unzipped Staff” at Levi Strauss & Co. just announced that every purchase of Levi's jeans from here on out will help pay for some woman's abortion. https://www.levistrauss.com/2022/05/04/protecting-reproductive-rights-a-business-imperative/  Check me out on   Twitter.com Hardtalkradio Live in 4k       Instagram Hardtalk79                https://cash.app/$HARDTRADIO Feel free to donate if you feel to do so and like the content.               If you have any current event stories or videos  that you want me to cover hit me up at Redpillman1988@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/red-pill-man/support

Your data will never be clean and it will never be perfect. So how do we create meaningful models anyway? As Dr. Katia Walsh puts it, data leaders are facing a “tsunami of data.” But that tsunami shouldn't stop you from testing, iterating, and moving quickly. Dr. Walsh is the Chief Global Strategy and AI Officer at Levi Strauss & Co. and today she shares how her team has leveraged a mindset of “think big, start small, scale fast” to create cutting-edge data models and digital capabilities quickly. Tune in to learn:(4:22) Why every business is a data business and how building out new digital and AI capabilities is about improving the 3Cs (connections, commerce, and creation.)(8:21) How Levi Strauss & Co. leverages data to create custom experiences no matter where a customer engages with them. As Katia says, “It's not business; it's personal.”(18:43) Why Katia's motto is “think big, start small, scale fast.”(19:43) What do when you don't have perfect data (and why you will never truly have perfect data).(27:55) Where to look for your organization's next data leader - it's not where you think.(30:36) How Levi Strauss & Co. is using bootcamps to increase data literacy at every level of the organization.Mentions:Levis.comGet even more insights from data and analytics leaders like Katia on The Data Chief.  Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

Today's guest is Martin Miller, Director of AI/ML Product Operations at Levi Strauss & Co in San Francisco. Founded in 1853, Levi Strauss pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing, and they work to build sustainability into everything they do. Their brands — Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ — stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. For more than 160 years, they have used the strength of their brands to lead with their values and make an outsized impact on the world. Martin's expertise lies in delivering solutions and improving user experience and service delivery. He bring process and building expertise in code-complete design and development, enterprise architecture, deployment, data security and compliance. He has a proven track record of success directing cross-functional and multi-site teams in agile scrum environments, combined with a talent for effective IT projects, capacity planning and implementation. In the episode, Martin will discuss: His role & how the use AI/ML at Levi Strauss & Co., What a typical project life cycle looks like, The current make up of the tech team, What's in store for the near future and Why Levi Strauss & Co. is a great place to work

Levi Strauss & Co., Q1 2022 Earnings Call, Apr 06, 2022

The bigger a company becomes, the bigger its organizational challenges become. Liz Steblay saw it over & over at the large companies she joined. Now, she's Founder & President of ProKo Agency, the consulting matchmaker that connects Fortune 500 leaders with pre-vetted consultants who specialize in organizational effectiveness. ProKo represents high-calibre organizational health consultants, who are deployed to help companies clean up their talent-related messes. Business is booming. Liz is also Co-Founder of PICA - Professional Independent Consultants of America, which teaches consultants how to build their career & client base. She's well-suited to do it. Liz began her career in Organization Development at Intuit, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Levi Strauss & Co, and Medtronic. In this 20-min conversation, Liz reveals the talent problems she sees most often, and how to tackle them.

Holiday Replay: When it comes time for Harmit Singh to brief Levi Strauss & Co.'s management team regarding the latest performance results, Levi's CFO will often share a briefing document that features a front page bearing the heading “What's Working and What's Not.” “It's more difficult to understand what's not working, and it's the ‘What's not' that helps us to determine the areas on which we have to focus to take the business to the next level,” explains Singh, who notes that the “front page” is carefully rendered by Levi's Financial Planning  & Analysis (FP&A) crew – a team of forward-looking financial professionals whose past feats of analytic derring-do have included helping the jeans maker to foresee the leap from “skinny Jeans” to the baggie look among young consumers. It's here among Levi's crack team of number crunchers that the “what's not” often becomes exposed, and it's here where a new mind-set – one that keeps consumers top-of-mind and favors stakeholders over shareholders – is already visible. And just as soldiers are known by the things that they carry, so, too, are finance professionals known by the metrics that they wield – and at Levi's, these metrics are increasingly consumer-driven. Explains Singh: “As the pivot to the consumer mind-set happens, the metrics that have become critical are: How many new customers are we signing up? What is the repeat rate of the customer? And, What is the lifetime customer value?"

This week's guest is Katia Walsh, Ph.D. and Chief Strategy Officer for Levi Strauss & Co. Levi's is one of the best-known apparel brands in the world at $5.5B in annual revenue. Katia holds an important position in that company after having several roles in financial services, telecommunications, and other sectors. In this episode, Katia speaks about unlocking the value of predictive and what it looks like to combine data, AI, and digital in a way that delivers value. She also discusses some of the lessons she learned in other industries and how they translate into retail transformation. If you're interested in more insights in retail, be sure to download our “AI in Retail” cheat sheet at emerj.com/ret1.

on 20 años de experiencia en el mundo de las relaciones públicas, es especialista en el desarrollo de estrategias en PR-digital y planeación y lanzamiento de producto. Ha sido pieza fundamental en empresas como PERNOD RICARD, DIAGEO, LEVI STRAUSS & CO, WALT DISNEY WORLD Y PEUGEOT MÉXICO Actualmente es parte del equipo de Band of Insiders, agencia de comunicación estratégica, como Director de Marketing y New Business Él es Juan Carlos Basurto y el siempre Piensa Fuera de la Caja

Originally released May 11, 2021: A great pair of jeans never goes out of style. That fact is one of the many reasons why Levi Strauss & Co. has led the way for over a century. Today's guest is Marc Rosen, President of Levi Strauss Americas. We'll talk to Marc about Levi's digital strategy and how the brand is appealing to a whole new generation of consumers. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Today we're discussing Neeraj Chopra bringing home India's first gold medal, Team USA's victory over China, Obama's 400 person birthday celebration, the black market for COVID vaccine passports, the 1 million more job openings than there are unemployed adults seeking work, the skyrocketing price of CryptoPunks, Levi Strauss & Co.'s purchase of Beyond Yoga, and more. Liquid I.V. powers your mornings, fuels long days at work, and provides a boost for those tough workouts. Grab your Energy Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to https://liquidiv.com/ and use cod GROUPCHAT at checkout.  Jobs Jobs Jobs – Group Chat News 8.8.21 Don't f*ck with Anand. [1:57] What a win for the home team! [3:40] #ObamaVarient [13:28] The slippery slope state of this country. [25:00] The BIG business of COVID vaccine passports. [33:06] Ad Break. [39:40] JOBS JOBS JOBS. [41:37] What's a CryptoPunk and should you care? [52:29] Jeans are OUT and athleisure wear is IN! [1:00:07] Related Links/Products Mentioned Ice-cold Neeraj Chopra turns Olympic legend with India's first athletics gold How Team USA edged China to finish on top of the final medal count Singers Erykah Badu and H.E.R post video and pictures of Obama letting loose at his 'scaled back' Martha's Vineyard 60th birthday bash attended by up to 400 people: Party is labeled 'hypocrisy at its finest' amid US Delta surge JRE#1691 - Yeonmi Park 'It's huge': Inside the black market for counterfeit COVID vaccine passports There are about 1 million more job openings than people looking for work The Most Affordable CryptoPunk is Now Worth More than Six Figures Washington wakes up to crypto influence amid infrastructure fight Levi Strauss & Co. to Buy Beyond Yoga Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content

If we choose to revert to a system of work that looks like 2019, we're missing an opportunity of a lifetime. The role of HR is to enable the talent and culture in an organization, to equate business success with human success. One of the best ways to do that is to carry forward the lessons we learned about flexible work and communication into the future of work. In this episode, we interview Tracy Layney, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., about how the past 16+ months have transformed work as we know it. In this episode we discuss: -Hybrid work models finally creating real work/life integration -HR's role in creating a meaningful whole work experience -Intentionality and motivation among managers and employees -How the new work framework will stand on flexibility and connection -Developing a more advanced manager skill set For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

This Episode Features FP&A Insights & Commentary from: Chad Gold, CFO, SalesLoft Maria Manrique, CFO, O'Reilly Media Harmit Singh, CFO, Levi Strauss & Co. Andrew Kenny, CFO, Scoular

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A 1993 class action lawsuit against Levi Strauss & Co. was ultimately dismissed, but it catapulted the work of Fuerza Unida empowering women workers of color and fighting for social, economic and environmental justice.

 “When we're thinking about regenerative capital, we're combining what philanthropy did, but we're also looking to grow that philanthropic pool, so we can do more. That's where we start building a better world for us all.” -David Cooper   “Fundraising is the hardest part of entrepreneurship. If they have the capital sooner, they would be executing because entrepreneurs, by and large, are doers.” -Maggie Spicer   When it comes to social enterprise investing, raising awareness among investors and entrepreneurs is essential.  Impact investing is a general investment strategy that seeks to generate financial returns while also creating a positive social or environmental impact. Investors who follow impact investing consider a company's commitment to corporate social responsibility or the duty to positively serve society as a whole.  The bulk of impact investing is done by institutional investors, including hedge funds, private foundations, banks, pension funds, and fund managers.  Yet, a range of financial service companies, investment platforms and investor networks now offer individuals an opportunity to participate.  One major venue is microfinance loans, which provide small-business owners in emerging nations with startup or expansion capital. Women are often the beneficiaries of such loans.     In this episode Justine talks with David Cooper, Senior Partner and Donor Advisor of DAF Capital and Maggie Spicer, Partner and COO, DAF Capital. Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) are one form of investment vehicle.  David and Maggie explain impact investments and charitable capital investments through Donor-Advised Funds. Since the pandemic, DAF Capital along with 86Fund raised $120,000 to help 119 businesses.  The 86Fund is a 501c3-sponsored, DAF-backed philanthropic venture fund that provided grants to U.S.-based restaurants and restaurant-adjacent small businesses (farmers, wine + beer makers, bakers, fishermen/women, etc.) impacted by the global pandemic and/or climate change.  In this episode, David and Maggie also talk about frameworks that have the same goals such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); Sustainable Development Goals (SDG); and Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI-nope, not the Star Wars movie!). These and other similar frameworks are promising and POSSIBLE.    Connect with David Cooper: David serves as DAF Capital's Senior Partner specializing in the details of unlocking DAF capital. He has 20+ years of experience directing the acquisition, financing, ownership, and disposition of early-stage companies. He brings deep knowledge of equity transactions including due diligence, structuring, closing, and operational management. He and his associates make investments that match risk with returns and reconnect investors with the performance of the companies they invest in, selecting companies in need of financing that make a positive impact in the world—without sacrificing returns.  And he has the track record to prove it.   David is a managing member of his family's clean technology fund West Coast CleanTech (WCTT), founded on the belief that the confluence of economic, social, and environmental factors driving rapid technological change in green technologies offers positive investment opportunities. David is a board member of the Baja Coastal Institute, a nonprofit organization devoted to regional environmental and socioeconomic research throughout Baja, Mexico.   LinkedIn   Connect with Maggie Spicer: Maggie serves as a Partner at DAF Capital to enable and inspire more people to use their Donor-Advised Funds in different ways than they would traditionally think.   She's spent her career starting and building innovative companies, typically as a hybrid CEO/COO/CCO. She is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of WHISK, the brand strategy & kinesthetic experience agency trusted by Airbnb, Twitch, IDEO, Levi Strauss & Co., Github, Square, Salesforce, Tesco, Zendesk, and many others.   In tandem to WHISK, Maggie has launched six businesses in the last decade including 86Fund, a $12M DAF fund to aid SF Bay Area restaurants experiencing economic hardship. She serves on the Board of Directors for 18Reasons, a member of the Bi-Rite Market family.   LinkedIn   Connect with DAF Capital:  Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with 86 Fund:  Website Instagram   Connect with Justine:  Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with NextGenChef: Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube NextGenChef App Episode Highlights: 01:37 Impact Advising and Investing  07:39 The Environment, Social, and Governance Framework 12:43 How to Address the Gap in the Food System 18:13 Invest in Healthy Soil! 21:01 How Everything is Interrelated  26:25 It's a Win-Win! 29:56 Why Support Impact Entrepreneurs 36:27 Get Folks ON the Land  41:09 Think About Healthy Ecosystems

In this episode of the Denimhunters Podcast, Thomas talks to Tracey Panek, the historian at Levi Strauss & Co., about what she does, why it's such an important department in the Levi's organisation, and why what she does influences denim and blue jeans from any brand.