Successfully Leading Through Adversity

W. Paul Jones's talk “Leading through Extreme Adversity, Disruption, and Change” is part of the LEAD 360 Leading the Holy Cross Way an Executive Series with President Dr. Marco J. Clark.

Jones is renowned for his exceptional leadership and resilience in facing challenges. He has served as an Independent Board Director for Tuesday Morning Corp. and JCPenney Corp. and retired as CEO of Payless ShoeSource in 2017. With over 25 years in the value retail segment, Jones has driven global strategic business initiatives, repositioned merchandise and marketing strategies, and developed full Omni-channel business capabilities.

His experiences and insights provide valuable lessons for navigating through tough times and becoming stronger.