Being honest Quote by Robert Spector

Recognition is powerful, as long as it's authentic and specific. Whatever their level on the inverted pyramid, employees wants to feel needed and valued.

— Robert Spector

“Mom & pop stores are not about something small; they are about something big. Ninety percent of all U.S. businesses are family owned or…

— Robert Spector

“There are three groups of people with respect to empowerment: Those who get it. Those who really want to get it. Those who probably…

— Robert Spector

Nordstrom believes that great service begins with showing courtesy to everyone-customers, employees, and vendors.

— Robert Spector

“These core values include: Creating a customer-first service mentality. Producing an honest and ethical way of doing business. Delivering compelling value. Treating people with…

— Robert Spector

A can-do attitude, a positive personality, and a strong work ethic are still the primary ingredients for success at Nordstrom.

— Robert Spector

“That was a tremendous learning experience,” said McCarthy. “Never judge a book by its cover; open it up. If you treat a kid who…

— Robert Spector

“Like all shopkeepers, they are deep-down optimists. They have to be, because every morning they unlock the doors to their stores, turn on the…

— Robert Spector

“Nordstrom is looking to hire entrepreneurs—empowered self-starters, who seize opportunities to create and build their own businesses; to be franchisees within the larger Nordstrom…

— Robert Spector

“Our people don’t have one look, one background, one culture,” says Erik. “The common thread is they are themselves. They are genuine.”

— Robert Spector

People always ask me, how do you teach core values? The answer is, you don't. The goal is not to get people to share…

— Robert Spector

“The Nordstrom corollary to that philosophy is hire the smile, train the skill.”

— Robert Spector