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📅 Join us on August 21 for an engaging and insightful Women of the Vine & Spirits live chat about "Navigating Leadership Trends & Retention Strategies in Beverage Alcohol." 💡 We will explore the latest leadership trends shaping the beverage alcohol industry, discuss innovative strategies for retaining top talent, and share actionable insights to enhance your organization's culture and performance. Whether you're an HR professional, a leader in the beverage industry, or simply passionate about talent development, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives and practical advice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and connect with like-minded professionals. Register here: https://forceb.co/4ddMKRK Elise Spangenberg Rachel Doueck (she/her) #WineIndustry #events #insights #leadership

💡Why is the pet industry an investment focus for Encore Consumer Capital? And how does a show like SUPERZOO factor into your information-gathering? 💭 According to Encore Consumer Capital's Managing Director Kate Wallman, the pet industry is "an area where we believe we have core expertise in understanding how to help brands grow through various channel distribution strategies, including traditional brick-and-mortar as well as Amazon, direct-to-consumer (DTC), and in particular subscription models." 💡 When you look at pet brands that need help, what are you looking for in terms of their leadership teams and talent? Kate Wallman says: "Founder authenticity is crucial for us. We look for founders who started their company to solve a specific problem. We also assist in building out their teams. Sometimes, we back founders that are excited to run the business going forward but sometimes they want to focus solely on product development or sales relationships for example, or they may be ready to bring in a true CEO. However, if they want to remain as the CEO, building out the sales function is crucial. In the pet industry, we increasingly see the need to strengthen the sales side to drive growth across brick-and-mortar channels. Therefore, we have implemented this strategy across a number of different investments." Read more from our exclusive interview with Kate Wallman here: https://forceb.co/4dvoD0J 🐾 See you at SUPERZOO? The premier North American pet retail event takes place August 13-14 and our team (Josh Wand, Sean Conner, Erin Linfonte, and Dustin Cherry) will be on the ground to connect with you and discuss your unique growth vision. #SUPERZOO #PetIndustry #hiring #ExecutiveSearch

🎉 Congratulations Drew Lufkin on being named Senior Vice President of Sales at Beyond Meat (ForceBrands team: Anna Johnson and Alexandra Clarke). Here's to the next chapter of your career journey. Onward and up. ✨

🐾 See you at SUPERZOO? The premier North American pet retail event takes place August 13-14 and our team will be on the ground to connect with you and discuss your unique growth vision. Drop us a line in the comment section below to let us know you'll be there. We can't wait to see you! Josh Wand Sean Conner Erin Linfonte Dustin Cherry #SUPERZOO #PetIndustry #hiring #ExecutiveSearch

💭 When building any kind of business, it's all about the company you keep. Our founder Josh Wand recently asked Barry Turner to weigh in on the emotional impacts of selling his company Lenny & Larry's, a revolutionary plant-based protein cookie... ✨ 💬 "I miss my people ... they truly become your family." Weigh in: As a leader, how much do you attribute the success of your company to your team? #leadership #ThoughtLeadership #insights #BrandBuilding

🐾 SUPERZOO, the premier North American pet retail event, takes place August 13-14. If you are obsessed with industry trends or are gearing up for the show, we have something special for you... 💬 We had an exclusive chat with Kate Wallman, Managing Director of Encore Consumer Capital, to glean what she’s tracking in the dynamic pet industry. In "Preparing for SUPERZOO: An Investor's Take on the Pet Sector," Kate shares invaluable insights that every pet brand founder needs to know. Here’s a sneak peek: 🐈 🐕 Enthusiasm for the Thriving Pet Sector: Discover why the pet industry is an investment focus and how shows like SUPERZOO are a market intelligence bonanza.   🔍 Trendspotting Beyond Pets As People: Learn about the rise of private-label pet products and alternative food formats that capture investor interest. 🏆 Leadership and Talent in Pet Brands: Find out what investors look for in leadership teams and how to build a strong sales function to drive growth.   👥 Strategic Hires for Growth: Get actionable advice on making strategic hires to set your brand up for success over the next three years. Read our exclusive interview here: https://forceb.co/4dvoD0J #pets #PetIndustry #investor #insight #interviews #leadership

✨💡 #FollowTheLeader: "Whether it’s the pool, the pitch, or the mat, leadership is way more about who you are, not the role you’re playing at any given time." Researcher, storyteller, author of multiple best-selling books, and podcast host Brené Brown is one of our favorite leaders to follow for a number of reasons. Her four pillars of courageous leadership offer deep insight into how we can tap into our core strengths to dare to lead with purpose, intention, and heart: 🙌 Embrace vulnerability: Leaders who have embraced their vulnerabilities can spark creativity and innovation in ways rigid strength never could. She suggests “courage over comfort," and that in order to truly be courageous, we must rumble with vulnerability.  ⚖️ Living into our values: Having values and preaching our beliefs is one thing. But actually participating in our principles and living our life according to them is another. With leadership, talking the talk is not enough. We have to be able to walk the talk. She says a leader’s job is to “operationalize and translate values from ideals to behaviors — teach people the skills they need to show up in a way that’s aligned with those values and then create a culture in which you hold one another accountable for staying aligned with the values.” 🤝 Trust: According to Brown, “Trust is earned not through heroic deeds, or even highly visible actions, but through paying attention, listening, and gestures of genuine care and connection.” 📚 Rising skills: Brown states, “The greatest barrier to courageous leadership is not fear — it’s how we respond to our fear. Our armor — the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that we use to protect ourselves when we aren’t willing and able to rumble with vulnerability — move us out of alignment with our values, corrode trust with our colleagues and teams, and prevent us from being our most courageous selves.” Brené Brown says courageous leadership is not comfortable... You will fall and skin your knee. But courage is contagious. Every time we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver. ✨ #leadership #ThoughtLeadership #DareToLead #insights #inspiration #motivation #business

💵 💡 Did you know: 64 percent of the nearly 700 employees we polled in our soon-to-be-released salary report received a bonus in the last year? 📣 💬 Join the conversation: Did you receive a bonus within the last year? Take our poll and drop us a line in the comments section below and let us know. #hiring #jobs #insights #salary #compensation #bonus

🎉 Congratulations Andrea Halm CSW WSET on being named Vice President of Sales, Southwest at Babich Wines Ltd (ForceBrands team: Rachel Doueck (she/her) and Hannah Touby). Wishing you continued success on your career journey. 🚀

🎈 It's been a busy month for work anniversaries! Congratulations Rachel Doueck (she/her), Connor MacWilliams, Siera Stoffel, Amy Canepa Donahue, and Rebecca Fieldhouse Fryer. ✨