SKIMS Kim Seymour: The Culture Strategy Behind Breakout Brands

Kim Seymour, the first-ever Chief People Officer at SKIMS, joins Eric Becker for a conversation on leadership, company culture, and what it takes to build high-performing teams inside some of the world's most influential companies. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience across General Electric, American Express, WW International, Etsy, and now SKIMS, Kim shares how she's helped organizations navigate rapid growth, disruption, and transformation. Eric and Kim explore why "culture add" is replacing "culture fit," how strong relationships create trust and better performance, and what leadership looks like in a workplace increasingly shaped by AI and constant change. Key Takeaways: - Why career success is about building a portfolio, not climbing a ladder - The difference between being "right" and being an effective leader - How great companies build culture — and why "culture add" beats "culture fit" - Why strong relationships make tough conversations more effective - How to stay relevant in the age of AI For founders, executives, and next-generation leaders building and scaling teams, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, company culture, and long-term career strategy in the age of AI. Listen and subscribe: Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Kim Seymour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-seymour-4a74434  Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/