Talent, Strategy, and Story Telling: James B. Smith, CEO of Rare Placement, on Finding—and Becoming

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The Voice of Retail

Michael LeBlanc

518 episodes

3 days ago

The Voice of Retail is a weekly podcast hosted by retail pioneer, advisor and keynote speaker Michael LeBlanc and is produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. Each and every week I interview the most interesting people in and around the retail industry, examining the key issues and strategies on the minds of thought leaders in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. © 2018-2025 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Talent, Strategy, and Story Telling: James B. Smith, CEO of Rare Placement, on Finding—and Becoming—the Right Retail Leader

The Voice of Retail

30 minutes 55 seconds

4 months ago

Talent, Strategy, and Story Telling: James B. Smith, CEO of Rare Placement, on Finding—and Becoming—the Right Retail Leader

In this episode I sit down with James B. Smith, Founder and CEO of Rare Placement, to explore the evolving nature of retail leadership. Drawing from a storied career in media, publishing, and executive search, James unpacks the importance of storytelling, agility, and culture fit in talent placement. He also shares practical tips for executives navigating career transitions, succession planning, and building high-impact boards in today’s hybrid, fast-moving retail environment.