New leadership at Target, Walmart and Bridgestone West focus on employee connection

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New leadership: Michael Fiddelke (Target CEO), John Furner (Walmart CEO), and Michele Herlein (Bridgestone West CPO).
Visualization created with AI assistance based on original reporting.

  • Key insight: Learn how new CEOs at Walmart, Target and Bridgestone West prioritize frontline listening to reset strategy.
  • What’s at stake: Employee trust or turnover could materially affect retail market share and operational resilience.
  • Expert quote: “Leadership is primarily relational,” says executive coach Peter Schwartz — leaders must “walk their talk.”
  • Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

With new CEOs at the helm, Walmart and Target are beginning the month with change. How each leader moves forward from this point will make all the difference for their business — and the employee experience.

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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