Interview 11: Marc Wharton, PhD Business Programs Coordinator, FAU - Gain Wisdom in Business Leadership and Life!

17/09/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 22

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In this episode of Wisdom for Wannabes, host Jackie Morreale interviews Marc Wharton, the PhD Programs Coordinator at  @FloridaAtlanticU  Business School. They discuss Marc's academic journey, his research on digital natives, and his extensive experience in the fashion industry. Marc shares insights on leadership, consumer behavior, and the importance of understanding one's customer in branding. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring PhD students and reflects on the lessons learned from influential leaders throughout his career.Quotes: • "Service is joy."• "Always take the meeting."• "All you can do is be wrong."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Marc Wharton02:17 Marc's Journey in Higher Education04:12 Exploring Marc's Profession is His Passion06:27 Marc's Career and Academic Role06:55 Quickfire Questions08:42 Math and History10:34 Celebrating the  @Cornell  Educational Experience15:44 Inspirational Quote for Life17:10 Marc's First Job in Fashion19:47 Bloomingdale's Buyer Story - Always Take the Meeting20:35 Marc's Time at Tommy Hilfiger: The Highlight of His Career22:54 Macy's Sales Plan Story24:40 Marc's Favorite Moment in Fashion - Tommy Hilfiger Surprise!25:41 Tommy Hilfiger: A Very Human Leader and Amazing Boss27:13 Self Learning in Leadership Roles in NYC Fashion Industry28:38 Understanding Consumer Behavior and Fit, with shout out to Professor Susan Ashdown, PhD, from Cornell University,  @wisdomforwannabes  Podcast Interview 6.31:35 The Devil Wears Prada - Backstage at New York Fashion Week33:38 Branding Tips for New Companies34:27 Reebok Story - Target Marketing in Men's Golf Performance Apparel35:30 Advice from Marvin Traub of Bloomingdale's - Commitment to Quality36:40 Hire an All-Star Team37:52 Advice for New PhD Students - Embrace the Challenge, Enjoy the Journey38:40 Shout outs to Marc's Key Mentors39:55 Allen Questrom, CEO, Macy's and other High End Retailers - Advice on Leadership and Decision Making41:39 ConclusionWelcome to a new episode where we explore **knowledge** and **inspiration** with our guest. This episode is all about **personal development** and **leadership development**, offering valuable **career guidance** for those seeking growth.In this episode, we explore the importance of **career development** and **leadership development** in achieving **personal growth**. Discover how **professional development** can fuel **career growth** and provide **career inspiration** for **self improvement**.

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