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In another executive panel, the participants ILA’s Asset Protection Conference was were asked about the value of centralized versus recently convened in Orlando. I sat decentralized LP organizations. One panelist through all the general sessions and as summarized his preference for decentralization many breakout sessions as possible. As the by saying, “Local decisions are better decisions.” magazine’s official “tweeter,” I was on the This panel also advocated for communicating and lookout for content to share with our industry training that fits the corporate culture offering followers. Here’s a sample of some of what I Lululemon as an example (see “Asteya and the thought interesting, expanded here without the Attitude of Gratittude” in the January-February restriction of 140 characters. 2013 edition). The opening keynote was from Charles In a follow-up to last year’s presentation Baldwin, chief administrative officer @Cabelas, on active shooter, Jeremiah Hart led a panel who spoke about the growing role of LP in discussion of active-shooter training videos retail. “The value that AP professionals bring produced by several retailers in the past year. One to cybersecurity is partnership, preparation, and a different mindset than IT.” On leadership of the interesting topics centered on the theme “Run. Hide. Fight.” Giving employees “permission he succinctly said, “When put in charge, to defend themselves as a last resort” generated take charge.” a good dealing of discussion. Hart’s expertise on Jamie Clarke, a professional adventurer as well as outdoor equipment retailer from Calgary this subject was the subject of our article in the July-August 2014 edition titled “Active Shooter: Is @JC_Climbs, gave an energetic, humorous talk Having a Plan Enough?” about the lessons learned from both failed and Finally, it was great to hear US Army Brigadier successful trips to the summit of Mt. Everest that he now applies to his business. “A simple elegant General (retired) Becky Halstead present her thoughts on what she calls “Steadfast Leadership” solution becomes magical with the collective (see “The First Person You Must Lead Is You” execution of the team.” And “The other side of in the September-October 2014 issue). She fear is freedom.” Speaking on the future of consumerism, Doug made numerous memorable points, including “Leadership is the fusion of heart and mind, Stephens @RetailProphet, offered his insights character, and competence. It’s okay to show into the challenge of our rapidly changing retail landscape. He said, “Retail is becoming phy-igital emotion, just don’t be emotional.” And “Effective leaders get out from behind their desks and with the combination of customers’ in-store experience with their mobile devices.” He believes circulate, communicate, and connect.” The magazine’s EyeOnLP team was the that brick-and-mortar stores are not going away, exclusive video provider for daily recaps of the but changing to meet consumer demands. In a panel discussion on the future of LP, three sessions and activities. Go to EyeOnLP.com to see the recaps as well as videos featuring many seasoned executives offered some interesting of the individuals mentioned above. You can also thoughts. One said, “Plant seeds. Don’t be afraid search #RILAap on Twitter to see tweets about to offer your ideas. Go for the yes, but expect the conference. the no. No may simply mean not now.” Another Next stop is the NRF Protect! Conference in encouraged the audience to “Embrace change. Long Beach, California, June 23 – 26 (see page Learn about new technologies. Tap into people 39). I hope to see you there. who know. Jump all in and have fun with it.” And, “Expand your sphere of influence. Go talk to those in your organization you never talk to.” I especially liked this analogy: “LP executives tend to focus on the black and white. Don’t remain Jack Trlica black and white, but create the gray.” Editor and Publisher LossPrevention, LP Magazine, and LP Magazine EU are service marks owned by the publishers and their use is restricted. All editorial content is copyrighted. No article may be reproduced by any means without expressed, written permission from the publisher. Reprints or PDF versions of articles are available by contacting the publisher. Statements of fact or opinion are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the publishers. Advertising in the publication does not imply endorsement by the publishers. The editor reserves the right to accept or reject any article or advertisement.
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