Chris Harris, Director of Asset Protection and Safety at Kroger, finds himself in the HOT SEAT as he joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to talk Kroger’s AP strategy, the Total Loss Model in grocery. Think it’s complicated? Uh, yep.  Definitely.

Chris and Amber discuss how the Total Loss model allows the AP department to branch out into all sectors of the business and reduce shrink whether that be in merchandising, supply chain, buying, retail operations, etc. He credits their success to the diverse team of AP talent and talks about finding AND keeping great talent. Everything behind the Total Loss model comes down to the company’s mission, Zero Hunger, Zero Waste. Listen today!

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley introduces a new series, Team Talk – Leadership Styles Uncovered in this episode of the TalkLPNews Podcast. She sits down with Jeff Mieseler, Director of Global Security, and Sarkis Grigorian, Senior Manager, Global Retail Security/Profit Protection and E-Commerce Fraud from Topgolf Callaway Brands to dig deep into the interplay of relationships within their department. Jeff discusses the three key steps to his leadership style, as well as his communication strategy when leading so many different skill sets within the program. While Sarkis talks about “No Egos,” managing up and the mantra of his communication with Jeff, “You never want the boss to be surprised.” Amber gets them both in the HOT SEAT as they reveal their Secrets (to leadership success). Hint: WWJD? What would Jeff Do? Listen today!

Connect with Jeff here and Sarkis here.

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