Hiring gets harder when the talent pool doesn’t match the work that needs to be done. In this episode of The People Playbook with Coach Cora, Coach Cora uses a live-coaching conversation to explore how strong specialty retail leaders adapt when the challenge isn’t leadership quality — it’s labor market reality.

Together with a seasoned retail owner, she works through real hiring constraints in real time, focusing on how redefining the work, adjusting role design, and making intentional tradeoffs can protect both the business and the customer experience. This episode offers a grounded look at how to make smart, sustainable people decisions without lowering standards or burning yourself out.