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Building Resilience, Risk-Tolerance and Culture with Mindy Grossman
This week, Jim sits down with legendary executive Mindy Grossman, Partner at The Consello Group and former CEO of WW (formerly Weight Watchers), to talk about what it really means to lead with purpose.
Mindy shares the bold decisions that defined her career, from walking away from law school to diving headfirst into the fashion industry in New York City, and how trusting her gut led her to helm some of the world’s most iconic brands.
In this episode, Jim and Mindy dive into why modern leadership requires vulnerability and empathy, the current state of retail, (really) building culture and more!
This conversation is part masterclass, part motivational playbook and a rare look into the mindset of a true visionary.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - Meet Mindy
9:03 - Two important things (for young people)
10:24 - Risk taking
12:11 - Mindy’s favorite role
19:32 - Culture
22:10 - The “Barbeque Effect”
25:27 - “Talking up” to the customer
35:05 - How does Mindy describe herself?
39:07 - Today’s marketplace: What are you saying to clients?
42:12 - Mindy’s mantra
45:15 - Episode wrap-up
ABOUT JIM FIELDING
Jim Fielding began his career on the department store floor, where he discovered a deep passion for face-to-face interaction and customer experience. That early spark launched a career spanning over 30 years in senior executive roles at some of the world’s most iconic retail and media brands, including Gap, Disney Stores, Claire’s, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox. Throughout his leadership journey, Jim became widely recognized for his commitment to developing talent and building inclusive, people-first cultures—believing that individuals perform at their best when they can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Today, Jim’s full-time focus is on sharing the lessons he’s learned. Through speaking engagements, coaching, writing, advocacy, and community building, he inspires leaders and organizations to create spaces where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
CONNECT WITH JIM FIELDING
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding/
Website: https://www.hijimfielding.com/
CONNECT WITH MINDY GROSSMAN
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-grossman/
Website: https://consello.com/
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By Jim FieldingThis week, Jim sits down with legendary executive Mindy Grossman, Partner at The Consello Group and former CEO of WW (formerly Weight Watchers), to talk about what it really means to lead with purpose.
Mindy shares the bold decisions that defined her career, from walking away from law school to diving headfirst into the fashion industry in New York City, and how trusting her gut led her to helm some of the world’s most iconic brands.
In this episode, Jim and Mindy dive into why modern leadership requires vulnerability and empathy, the current state of retail, (really) building culture and more!
This conversation is part masterclass, part motivational playbook and a rare look into the mindset of a true visionary.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - Meet Mindy
9:03 - Two important things (for young people)
10:24 - Risk taking
12:11 - Mindy’s favorite role
19:32 - Culture
22:10 - The “Barbeque Effect”
25:27 - “Talking up” to the customer
35:05 - How does Mindy describe herself?
39:07 - Today’s marketplace: What are you saying to clients?
42:12 - Mindy’s mantra
45:15 - Episode wrap-up
ABOUT JIM FIELDING
Jim Fielding began his career on the department store floor, where he discovered a deep passion for face-to-face interaction and customer experience. That early spark launched a career spanning over 30 years in senior executive roles at some of the world’s most iconic retail and media brands, including Gap, Disney Stores, Claire’s, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox. Throughout his leadership journey, Jim became widely recognized for his commitment to developing talent and building inclusive, people-first cultures—believing that individuals perform at their best when they can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Today, Jim’s full-time focus is on sharing the lessons he’s learned. Through speaking engagements, coaching, writing, advocacy, and community building, he inspires leaders and organizations to create spaces where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
CONNECT WITH JIM FIELDING
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding/
Website: https://www.hijimfielding.com/
CONNECT WITH MINDY GROSSMAN
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-grossman/
Website: https://consello.com/