Ep 19. Leonard Lauder, Former CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies

The Nordy Pod

Folks, I can't wait to share this conversation with you. Leonard Lauder is one of my all-time favorite people in our industry and a true legend. But despite being a member of the founding family and a major player in the growth of the multibillion-dollar Estée Lauder company, Leonard's really just a humble, down-to-earth guy. Now, to give you a little context on the size of the Estée Lauder company, you've likely used, or at least heard of, several of the massively successful beauty brands they've created or acquired since their conception. Brands like Clinique, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Tom Ford Beauty, Smashbox, Origins ... you get the picture. But this behemoth of a beauty company hasn't always been a household name. Leonard speaks fondly of early memories sitting in his highchair watching his parents mix beauty creams from their own kitchen. Since that time, Estée Lauder has revolutionized the cosmetics industry in so many ways that it's hard to imagine where we'd be without them. Leonard was a joy to talk with, and his story is filled with amazing insight for business leaders and laymen alike. After my chat with Leonard, we'll head over to our New York flagship store to chat with a super-talented salesperson by the name of Gregory Clark. Clark, as he goes by, has exceeded even his own expectations of what's possible in the men's shoe department by remaining humble and listening to the good advice of successful people around him. Thanks for tuning in to episode 19. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to [e-mail] to be a part of the conversation!