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SUMMARY:TEXTalks: Transition to the Materials Matter System
DESCRIPTION:Join Textile Exchange for a session on the Materials Matter Standard\, a voluntary sustainability standard for the production and primary processing of raw materials used in the textile and apparel industry. The session will introduce why the Materials Matter Standard was developed\, how it brings together and replaces elements of the current standards system\, and what this transition means for home textile suppliers and retailers. \nParticipants will receive a high-level overview of key transition timelines\, milestones\, and available tools and guidance to support preparation and engagement. The session will conclude with live Q&A. \n\n📅 Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 | 1:00pm ET \n📍 Virtual | Register Here \n\nAbout the Host:\n Jody Folino is a senior executive with a background in retail\, sales and manufacturing. Jody is highly skilled in developing merchandising\, marketing and omni channel business strategies. Jody provides effective results in all aspects of management with impressive communication and leadership skills. Priding herself in solid core values of honesty\, integrity and commitment to excellence. Jody Folino is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for Blue Ridge Home Fashions.\n\n  \nAbout the Moderator:\nWalter Bridgham\, Sr. Business Development Mgr. Lenzing Fibers – TENCEL™ brand\nWalter is the Sr. Business Development Manager at the Lenzing Group where he educates and inspires the home and interior industries on the benefits of TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded fibers. Previously\, Walter led the domestic and international teams at WestPoint Home in developing innovative bed and bath textiles as the Director of Product Innovation/Development. Walter has over 35 years in retail experience overseeing several home categories as Director of Product Development for Private Brands at Macy’s. In his early career he was a home categories buyer at Burdines nameplate before moving to Macy’s in 2004 as home textiles buyer.\n\nAbout the Panelist:\nCallie Weldon\, Sr. Manager of Standards Engagement \nCallie Weldon is Sr. Manager of Standards Engagement at Textile Exchange\, where she leads industry engagement on the standards system\, working with brands\, suppliers\, and materials producers to advance verification at the raw material level. With over a decade of experience in the textile and apparel sector\, she brings a systems-level\, mission-driven approach to translating complex standards into practical pathways for industry action. She is based in Boulder\, Colorado.\n  \nSponsored by\n 
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SUMMARY:TEXTalk: Cross Generational Leadership
DESCRIPTION:In an era of constant change\, trust between leaders and their teams and customers isn’t just valuable—it’s essential. However\, the complexity of a multi-generational workforce can make building and maintaining that trust feel less like a project plan and more like a Rubik’s Cube. It’s worth the work\, though: when trust and alignment are strong\, organizations see higher engagement\, stronger performance\, and longer employee and customer tenure. Companies benefit greatly\, future proofing retention rates and operating budgets by effectively bringing Millennials and Gen Z-ers into the leadership pipelines as Baby Boomers and Gen X-ers exit to retirement and beyond. \nIn this highly interactive session\, Phil Putnam will guide attendees through how to lead multi-generational teams from collision to chemistry and build the deep trust that enables consistent growth amidst constant change. You’ll gain tactical\, actionable strategies for the following: \n\nRetention & engagement – growing Gen Y & Z as Baby Boomers and Gen X-ers move on\nInnovation & Communication – effectively selecting and articulating value to your target age groups\nTeam Satisfaction & Impact – motivating top performers and making them happy in the process\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, October 14th\, 2026 | 1:00pm ET \n📍 Virtual | Registration Coming Soon! \n\nAbout the Host:\n Phil Putnam is a top voice in people leadership and human performance. His speaking and writing on employee motivation\, cross-generational leadership\, and buyer psychology has fueled success for many of the world’s greatest companies including Bloomberg\, Slack and Salesforce. Following 20 years as a team member and executive leader within world-class Tech organizations including Apple and Adobe\, he now shares his most valuable lessons learned with audiences around the world through his GIVE TO GET LEADERSHIP method and his book\, Desire-Based Leadership: A Manager’s Unexpected Key to Driving Top Performance. Originally from Sacramento\, CA\, he made New York City his home many years ago\, where his husband and dog are the center of his life and the keepers of his heart.\n\n  \nSponsored by\n 
URL:https://homefashionproducts.com/event/text-talk-cross-generational-leadership/
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