Burch, Grede on leading with purpose, values

Burch, Grede on leading with purpose, values | Elyse Walker celebrates 25 years of retail innovation | Why you may not want to be the office rock star Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 12, 2024 CONNECT WITH NEXTUP  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( ����[Tik tok]( [NEW SmartBrief]( Gender equity news from NextUp, Advancing All Women in Business [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Top of the week [] [Burch, Grede on leading with purpose, values]( [Burch, Grede on leading with purpose, values]( Grede (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images) Keeping your purpose top of mind and remaining true to your values are key to building and leading a business, say Emma Grede, co-founder and CEO of Good American and Tory Burch, chief creative officer and executive chair of her namesake lifestyle brand. In a conversation at a recent conference, Grede and Burch also emphasized the need for women to be vocal about their needs and the importance of including men in discussions about women's advancement in the business world. “We can’t be too demure — to use the word of the moment — about what we need,” Grede says. Full Story: [PRWeek]( (9/11) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Get CLEAR about your leadership journey At the [Women in Leadership Institute™ 2024 (WIL 2024)]( master authentic connection, effective communication, and how to foster a collaborative culture. Discover how you can transform your leadership journey and make a lasting impact. 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