In this inspiring episode of The Leadership Dance, Christina Hennington, EVP & Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Target, discusses her journey from her Scandinavian roots to her rise in the retail industry. Christina reflects on the influence of her upbringing on her global perspective, the lessons she learned as a newly promoted executive during the pandemic, and her journey of embracing what makes her unique. She discusses the power of having a "rookie mindset," finding comfort with ambiguity, and how innovative technologies like AI enhance both customer experience and operational efficiency. Christina offers powerful insights on taking risks, overcoming imposter syndrome, and finding balance as a leader, mother, and board director in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

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💡Key Takeaways:

A leader's role is to create clear direction, ensure the team has the resources they need, and then get out of the way.

The ability to embrace change and ambiguity is one of the most critical leadership skills in today’s uncertain world.

Imposter syndrome affects everyone; however, it's important to lean into the opportunities you have.

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Learn more about Christina here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-hennington-84715a/

Website: https://www.Target.com

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