Building Confidence: Lessons from a Mother-Daughter Duo Lori & Kathryn Hall
Episode description
Lori Hall is the SVP of Assortment, Planning, & Allocation, for BJ's Wholesale Club. She joined BJ's in 1990 as an entry-level replenishment specialist and held various positions within merchandising and supply chain, advancing to her current role. Lori has now worked for BJ's for 31 years, transforming the supply chain as the company has grown from 22 clubs to 222. Kathryn Hall is a current MBA student at Bryant University. Kathryn has participated in multiple internships at both BJ's Wholesale Club and CVS Health. In September, Kathryn will be pursuing a full-time career at CVS as a Supply Chain Consultant. Both Lori and Kathryn received their undergraduate degrees from Bryant University. Today, they will be sharing their story on how Lori's career success has impacted Kathryn's ambition to pursue a career in leadership. Both women are passionate about empowering others to achieve their goals and build confidence.
Episode Highlights:
- Growing up in a small business, you have a different attitude toward work. (2:27)
- Kathryn’s introduction. (7:32)
- How does it feel to have such an example from your mom? (11:37)
- The generational shift in how women negotiate. (15:12)
- Why you shouldn’t feel guilty if you have success. (20:35)
- What is the most valuable lesson you learned from your mom? (26:23)
- What does the word “transcend” mean? (30:41)
- In today’s society, what is being rewarded is outrageousness and it is scary. (35:40)
- Who has been your favorite woman influencer? (40:17)
Key Takeaway:
"Even if your confidence may be low at times, you must persevere. Moreover, you must discover it within yourself; don't let setbacks knock you down; how you bounce back is what matters. It is the way you pick yourself up, reclaim your inner confidence, and always move forward."
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