Brick & Mortar Matters

With a set of unusual choices you'll not find anywhere else, Lisa Uhrik shares her top ten books that have shaped her approach to creating unforgettable in-person experiences. Inspired by the Women in Retail Leadership Summit top 100 book list, Lisa highlights transformative reads that delve into building on strengths, storytelling in design, and the art of genuine connection. From Donald Clifton's "StrengthsFinder 2.0" to the timeless insights of "A Pattern Language," Lisa guides listeners through impactful concepts that promise to enhance any retail journey.

Join her in exploring these narrative-rich resources that offer strategies to excel in the brick-and-mortar realm. Click to listen now.

Building on Our Teenage Nation Needs Us, it seems that we have nearly eliminated serving each other in our daily lives. We're so self-reliant and addicted to convenience that we have lost the vital act and gift of service.

Embracing service is the key to growth and connection. And interestingly, service in both retail and volunteer work spark transformations in our society. Join Lisa as she explores the impactful role of service in retail and how it shapes who we want to be as a community and a nation.

Recently, people like Senator Elissa Slotkin (on The View) are suggesting that we are a nation of "angry teens" trying not to destroy ourselves. Lisa's 2021 book America Becoming was a deep dive into that idea – the notion that our country, at 250 years old, is just getting through its teenage period and ready to grow up.

In this episode, Lisa begins to explore how our retail environments are more than just places to shop – they're helping us define who we are and who we want to be. They're helping us craft our identities, build connections, and navigate these transformative years together.

From the Daily Dose to the Living Lab, Lisa explores how each of the seven experiences are crafted and why they matter so much. It's all about making shopping more than buying things—it's about creating memorable moments that keep communities connected and thriving.  You won't want to miss this innovative framework that helps us rethink retail strategy. 

Inspired by Mindy Massey, Global Executive Director for Anthropologie, we're talking about the concept of retail as an extension of home. It's a mind flip, a small change that could be transformative for your store today as we explore the ways that – more than ever before –Brick and Mortar spaces matter.