Bloom Where You're Planted: Terry Lundgren's story to build Macy's as Retail Powerhouse

Success rarely begins with a perfect plan.  When Terry Lundgren was a student at the University of Arizona, becoming the CEO of a Fortune 500 company was the farthest thing from his mind. But one pivotal moment — a tough phone call from his father — forced him to take responsibility for his future. That moment changed everything.  From working full time while finishing school to rising through the ranks of retail, Lundgren built a career defined by discipline, curiosity, and a relentless commitment to doing every job better than anyone else.  Eventually, that mindset carried him all the way to the top — leading Macy’s as Chairman and CEO and overseeing more than 140,000 employees during one of the most transformative periods in retail history.  In this episode of Voice of Growth, we explore leadership, responsibility, innovation, and the mindset required to navigate massive change. From launching macys.com before the internet boom to managing culture across thousands of stores, Lundgren shares lessons that apply far beyond retail.  At the heart of his philosophy is one simple idea:  Bloom where you are planted.  Master the opportunity in front of you. Do it better than anyone else. And over time, the path forward will reveal itself.