Overview
For thirty-five years, Marcy Syms appeared in TV and radio commercials for her family's company, voicing its famous slogan, ""An educated consumer is our best customer."" Syms was the first truly off-price retailer, offering name brands at cut-rate prices. At its peak, the chain had dozens of stores in thirteen states. For Syms, the key to success was respect--for the consumers, for the employees, and for the designer brands they sold. Working closely with her father, Sy Syms, the business's founder, Marcy helped transform Syms from a family concern to a retailing powerhouse. When Syms went public, Marcy became the youngest female president of an NYSE-listed company. From the triumphs and challenges of female entrepreneurship to the excitement of store openings, Leading with Respect recounts the extraordinary origin story of off-price retailing and provides a perceptive look at a business that foreshadowed many of today's market trends. Full of personal recollections and relatable insights, Leading with Respect shares one businesswoman's journey from the backroom to the boardroom.
Full Product Details
Author: Marcy Syms ,
Marcy Syms
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Imprint: Ascent Audio
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798228631113
Publication Date: 09 September 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Marcy Syms is founding trustee and president of the Sy Syms Foundation, created in 1985. She is the former chair and CEO of Syms Corp. A social entrepreneur and an activist in the field of gender equality, Marcy has helped start organizations and served on dozens of boards in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her book Mind Your Own Business and Keep it in the Family has been widely taught in business schools. In 2022 and 2023 she was a fellow at Harvard's Advanced Leadership Initiative program. Marcy is actively engaged with her next startup, a podcast showcasing the importance of respect. Marcy Syms is founding trustee and president of the Sy Syms Foundation, created in 1985. She is the former chair and CEO of Syms Corp. A social entrepreneur and an activist in the field of gender equality, Marcy has helped start organizations and served on dozens of boards in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her book Mind Your Own Business and Keep it in the Family has been widely taught in business schools. In 2022 and 2023 she was a fellow at Harvard's Advanced Leadership Initiative program. Marcy is actively engaged with her next startup, a podcast showcasing the importance of respect.
