The Huddle with John Furner

In this podcast, Alycia Mixon, the manager of Store #1841 in Chesapeake, VA, shares her leadership journey during the toughest times. The episode discusses the reopening of the store after renovation, the team's involvement in the design process, unique aspects of the store like the memorial for lost associates, and how Alycia's military upbringing influenced her leadership style.

A Walmart associate, Carvon Smith, shares his inspiring journey from part-time maintenance to store manager. He highlights the importance of building on strengths, learning from others, and maintaining a positive mindset. The podcast explores motivation, innovation, and making an impact, as well as the experience of being a new store manager.

This podcast explores the importance of integrity in business. Jelahn Stewart, Walmart's Global Ethics Officer, shares her journey and insights on making ethical decisions. The podcast also emphasizes Walmart's commitment to integrity and features stories of second chances and misconduct reporting.

Former athlete and musician Cedric Clark joins John Furner to talk about his journey working for Walmart and Sam’s Club and the value of teamwork. They also discuss the process of interviewing leaders within the company and upcoming company events.

Join John Furner as he chats with John David Rainey, Walmart's CFO, about the unprecedented growth of the company. They discuss Walmart's strong financial performance, inventory management, and transformation into an omnichannel retailer. They also highlight the importance of Walmart's value proposition, convenience, and passionate associates.

Dr. James Cash, the first Black basketball player in the Southwest Conference and tenured Black faculty member at Harvard Business School, shares his inspiring story of breaking through hurdles. Topics include his achievements, progress in racial equality, positive impact of Walmart, understanding the 'new normal' in retail, and reflections on perseverance in the retail industry.

The podcast discusses favorite holiday food items, Walmart's ability to offer last year's prices on holiday food items, and preparations made by Walmart's merchant team for the holiday season. They also talk about family traditions and meals, including non-traditional Thanksgiving meals and the importance of breakfast in their family's Christmas meal.

In this episode, Chris Aragon, a retired Marine Corps Veteran, shares his journey from the military to becoming an Outbound Operations Manager at Walmart. They discuss the sacrifices and experiences of military life, the importance of finding a work-life balance, and reflections on Veterans Day and service. The speakers also express gratitude for the work of Walmart in honoring veterans and military families.

Tyler Balsman shares his journey from People Greeter to Store Manager at Walmart. He discusses their adoption benefit, expanded to $20,000, and how Walmart supports fertility services. The podcast highlights the importance of family and different ways to start one.

Tammie Jo Shults, one of the U.S. Navy’s first female fighter pilots, talks about her experience handling a sudden engine failure during a flight. She discusses her journey to becoming a pilot, the importance of questioning limitations, and the significance of teamwork in overcoming challenges. The podcast also explores the difference between a to-do list and a checklist in business, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness and customer satisfaction.