In celebration of Women's History Month, we turned to two of our remarkable women leaders, Ann Haagenson and Charlotte Hutchings, and asked them to share their perspectives and offer guidance to aspiring #FutureFemaleLeaders. What advice would you give to #youngwomen considering pursuing a career in your industry or field of expertise? Trust your instincts. Listen to your instincts. Pay attention to the business and ask questions — to be an informed and strategic creative is a good thing. Strive to make your designs and campaigns inspire and be financially profitable; success builds trust in you, your team & allows for creative freedom. Cultivate your taste and style, then understand how to apply it to a Brand. You are not the Brand, but you can leave your mark. Build a community of creatives you trust— there is nothing better than finding a tribe of talent. Be aware of your influence and respect the role you're in. Champion your team. Collaborate. Lead with empathy. Listen. Charlotte Hutchings ,Creative Director, One Kings lane 2- How do you think the representation of women in #LeadershipRoles contributes to organizational success and innovation? By late last year, for the first time in history, women CEOs led about 10% of Fortune 500 companies. There are many great articles on woman make great leaders, but the most common point is women build stronger connections. Women cultivate "caring connections, mentoring and developing others, and exhibiting concern for the community. In today's business environment, this acts as a superpower."-Cindy Adams/Leadership Circle. I couldn't agree more. Curiosity, courage, resilience, collaboration, creativity, action-orientated, flexibility all define innovation. I've been lucky enough to work with woman (present! and past) that exhibit these traits. It's imperative that companies hire diversely across all aspects, but as it's Women's history month, I'm proud to work with such inspiring women and cannot wait to see what we'll all accomplish this year! Ann Haagenson- Vice President, Buying, One Kings lane
About us
Since launching in March 2009, One Kings Lane has established itself as a premiere home furnishings resource for products, expertise, and inspiration to help everyone live their style. On onekingslane.com, consumers can shop designer, vintage, and exclusive furnishings, including pieces designed in-house. Its expert designers provide personalized decorating assistance, in person or remotely. Design professionals who join the To the Trade program not only receive a discount but also have access to “concierges” dedicated to helping source products, match specs, and more. And as a pioneer in content-led commerce, One Kings Lane curates its blog and social channels to offer home tours, designer tips, and more inspiration. The team at One Kings Lane is made up of people passionate about helping others create a home they love. Whether they are merchandise buyers or marketing analysts, storefront engineers or retail managers, they work together to provide the best products, services, and experiences to customers and colleagues alike. Team members seek out new ideas and learnings, share knowledge and insights, greet challenges as opportunities, and are committed to excellence.
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http://www.onekingslane.com
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Home Decor, E-Commerce, Design, Technology, and Luxury
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New York, NY 10013, US