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Nov 26, 2025 Laysha Ward, a C-suite executive with nearly 33 years at Target and the author of 'Lead Like You Mean It,' shares her inspiring journey from the sales floor to the executive suite. She emphasizes the importance of crafting a personal purpose statement to guide career decisions. Laysha discusses building a diverse advisory network comprising both mentors and sponsors. She highlights the value of embracing tough assignments to overcome fear and advises listeners on upskilling and refreshing their personal brand to navigate an uncertain job market.
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From Sales Floor To C-Suite
- Laysha Ward started on the sales floor at Marshall Field's earning seven dollars an hour and learned business from the ground up.
- That retail experience taught her service to customers, colleagues, community, and shareholders which shaped her leadership approach.
Write A Personal Purpose Statement
- Write a personal purpose statement and use it as a lantern to guide career decisions and measure progress.
- Use purpose congruence to ensure your roles and energy align with your personal impact goals, focusing on progress over perfection.
Do Deep Self-Work First
- Do the self-work first: reflect on who you are and cultivate mental, physical, spiritual, and community well-being.
- Bring your full self to work so you can be present and more effective as a leader and teammate.
