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Ep. 68 Leading By Design: A Passionate And Principled Career in Retail Placemaking with James Damian - Consultant - Gap International Brand Strategist, Design Thinking Practice Leader

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NXTLVL Experience Design
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May 10, 2024
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Summary

James Damian had an early career in retail under the mentorship of the legendary Gene Moore of Tiffanys in New York, later becoming the Senior Vice President / Chief Design Officer of the Experience Design Group of Best Buy and the Chairman of the Board of Buffalo Wild Wings. He understands the power of a pause and exudes a palpable passion for people, creativity and leading like the conductor of a symphony orchestra. Host David Kepron talks with James unpacking a creative career and his core principles of transformative leadership.