flip-flops

In this episode; we talk about the 'fake' beaches in Toronto and planning for vacations. 

We also talk about the 'perfect' month for your birthday.  Does everyone wait a full year for their birthday or is it just the December babies? 

To skip our check in, jump to Victoria's share at 15:15.  This is the opposite of a regret!  It's a rowing story related to Coaching and Bullying.  

We also have a great conversation about how each of us perceive time differently.  If you born before the year 2000, do you know that you were born in the 1900s? 

To listen to Shadoe's share about cheap flip-flops, skip to 46:02.   

As always, we end with our three breaths of letting go.  

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You probably don't think about your health when you buy shoes, but they support one of the body's most complex structures — your feet, the site of 25% of your bones and muscles. According to polls, 8 in 10 adults experience problems with their feet. What's more is that the wrong shoes or wrong fit can also affect your legs, knees, hips, back and neck. What do you need to know to choose the right footwear? What happens when you don't? In this episode, we discuss the different conditions caused by improper footwear, what makes for the perfect fit and how to select the right shoe for the right activity.

Hosts: Zach Moore, Todd Ackerman (interviewer)

Expert: Dr. Andrew Friedmann, Orthopedic Surgeon

Notable topics covered:

• The signs it's time to replace your shoes
• How often you can wear those boots, heels and flip-flops
• What's more important for foot health – the shoe or the fit
• What happens when shoes are too big or when they're too tight
• The optimal time of day to shop for new shoes
• Specialized athletic shoes: Necessary? Or just capitalism run amuck?
• Are there actually health benefits to barefoot shoes?
• How to care for your feet after removing your shoes

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This episode features an interview with Scott Ziegler, EMEA Retail Director at Havaianas-Alpargatas. For 38 years, Scott has worked with some of the most iconic brands in the apparel world, from Foot Locker in the U.S. to now Havaianas in Europe, which sells over 200 million pairs of flip-flops each year.  

On today’s episode, Scott walks us through their Madrid flagship location, makes a case for RFID, and explains what LMX Theory is and how he uses it to build out his teams.

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“One of the great joys that I have is going into stores in Europe - and that was one of the big surprises for me - is how enthusiastic the employees were for the product.” -Scott Ziegler

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Show Notes

• (1:27) Tony’s takeaways on the conversation
• (3:23) Scott’s background in retail and current role at Havaianas
• (4:54) The freedom of flip-flop culture
• (6:55) Transporting customers to the beach through store design, ambience, and passionate employees
• (9:52) Recent developments: click-and-collect, franchising, and digital windows
• (11:16) A walk through the Madrid flagship store
• (13:56) Using technology to improve inventory accuracy
• (15:34) The two-way trust exchange of Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory
• (19:34) Allowing employees to do their job and bring solutions
• (21:58) Enhancing the customer experience
• (24:23) Lightning round
• (27:54) Scott’s parting advice

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