Laysha Ward

Author, Former C-suite Executive, Target

About

Laysha Ward is an accomplished C-suite executive with 32+ years of leadership experience at Target, a Fortune 50 company with $104 billion in annual revenue and 400,000 employees. As a purpose-driven leader, she boasts a nationally recognized track record of success in delivering results for consumer-facing brands. From rural roots to the C-suite, Ward advanced from a frontline team member on the sales floor to a prominent executive role in her three decades at Target. She has remained deeply connected to her origins in rural Indiana, championing the ethos that true success is measured by the equitable opportunities we create for everyone. For Ward, leading with meaning...

Speech Titles

Lead Like You Mean It

Living an Intentionally Connected Life

The Power of Listening

A Conversation with Laysha Ward

MEDIA

Laysha Ward talks new book ‘Lead Like You Mean It’ | TODAY Show

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