This week on The Leadership Dance, I’m thrilled to introduce a very special guest—and dear friend—Christina Hennington.
Christina and I met over a decade ago during the Henry Crown Fellowship at the Aspen Institute, and I’ve been inspired by her ever since. She’s one of the strongest values-based leaders I know, with a steady presence, a global mindset, and a deep commitment to impact. Christina now serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at Target.
In this episode, Christina opens up about her Scandinavian roots, moving to the U.S. when she was 8 years old, and what she learned about high-performing teams from playing sports. We talk about the future of retail, embracing ambiguity, and how the biggest regrets in life often come from the chances we don’t take:
“People often have a lot more regret around the things they didn't do than the mistakes that they made… It’s the chance you didn’t take, or the job you didn’t throw your hat in for, that most people regret in the long run.”
From leading a Fortune 500 company through the pandemic to now steering Target’s long-term strategy in an age of AI and rapid change, Christina shares powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and finding your path forward.
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