First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 16, 2011

Brand Portfolio Strategy: Creating Relevance, Differentiation, Energy, Leverage, and Clarity David A. Aaker Free Press (2004) Note: I read this book when it was first published and recently re-read it. If anything, Aaker’s insights are even more valuable now than they were then.

Aaker 75

Aaker Brand Strategy Books 75

Steve Farber

JULY 17, 2014

The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership was first published in 2004 and has become the cornerstone of my body of work. In preparing for the launch of the 10th Anniversary edition (coming in September!), Character/leadership development is a process of self-discovery and self-revelation (i.e.:

Constraint 99

Constraint Open-book Creativity Process 99

LDRLB

APRIL 27, 2012

More recently, I delved into the business of “cult” energy drink brands, Red Bull and Monster, and I strongly advise anyone in consumer products or services to examine Red Bull’s strategies and culture. In the renewable energy market, global investment has increased from $33 billion in 2004 to $211 billion, 7 years later.

Entrepreneur 154

Entrepreneur Bureaucracy Brand Creativity 154

Women on Business

OCTOBER 1, 2012

This can reduce energy costs by up to 50%. For example, since 2004, I’ve spent countless hours as a volunteer SCORE counselor and personally mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. •Use electronic invoices and statements. This saves on postage. Scan and email instead of faxing. Again, saves on costs of paper.

Strategy 226

Strategy Mentor Entrepreneur Learning-by-Doing 226

Leading with Trust

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

ADP Research and Marcus Buckingham define engagement as “a positive state of mind characterized by ‘vigor, dedication and absorption'” (Schaufeli & Bakker, 2004). Dedication refers to being strongly connected to one’s work while experiencing a sense of significance, pride, enthusiasm, and challenge.

Blanchard 83

Blanchard Definition Reference Discount 83

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Mood-Factory introduced its first incandescent Mood-lites in 2004 and expanded the line to include flood, porch, and compact florescent bulbs in 2012. Orange = Energy. Our personnel working in the ‘Energy’ (orange) light reported feeling more alert throughout the day and, in particular, during the mid-afternoon slump. (We

Resources 59

Resources Competitive Advantage Energy Retail 59

Strategy Driven

MARCH 16, 2016

d.light’s simple three-item product line simultaneously addresses poverty, education, air pollution/toxic fumes/health risks, energy savings, carbon footprint, and more—and makes a huge difference in lives of its customers. 275,817,462 saved in energy-related expenses. 10,115,224 kWh generated from renewable energy. ?(For

Productivity 50

Productivity Products Prahalad Open-book 50

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It was originated by the energy company Eesti Energia and developed a four-step methodology to engender an entrepreneurial mindset in students ranging from 13 to 19 years of age. The scheme aims to ensure that entrepreneurial competencies are developed at all school levels. ” Broad horizons.

Entrepreneur 128

Entrepreneur Human Capital Comparison Education 128

Building Personal Strength

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Endlessly creative and high-energy, Nat is a genius with the petty con, and his scheming mind leads to hilarious situations. In "Around the Bend" (2004) - the more serious movie - Turner is a moody man whose criminal past has isolated him from his father, son and grandson.

Film 86

Film Licensing Energy Creativity 86

Building Personal Strength

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

When our home in Vero Beach, Florida, was hit by Hurricane Frances in 2004, we were without power in hot, humid weather for over ten days. When people you care about are going through difficult times, it can be a real challenge to devote the energy and resources to truly support them. You don’t do things at their expense.

Loyalty 90

Loyalty Energy Power Resources 90

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Before the energy conglomerate’s collapse in 2001, I had the opportunity to review Enron’s values. See “Leadership Is a Contact Sport,” by Marshall Goldsmith and Howard Morgan, s+b, Fall 2004.) Enron is a great example. I was shown a wonderful video on Enron’s ethics and integrity.

Ethics 137

Ethics Pharmaceuticals PR Execution 137

LDRLB

APRIL 27, 2012

More recently, I delved into the business of “cult” energy drink brands, Red Bull and Monster, and I strongly advise anyone in consumer products or services to examine Red Bull’s strategies and culture. In the renewable energy market, global investment has increased from $33 billion in 2004 to $211 billion, 7 years later.

Entrepreneur 92

Entrepreneur Bureaucracy Brand Creativity 92

Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

The President asked him to repeat the question, and the energy in the room was further dampened. I reprise it today for three reasons. To celebrate the life of the late President Reagan on what would have been his 100th birthday. No one in the audience could understand and the room became tense. Again, no one understood.

Leadership 195

Leadership Workshop Blog Video 195

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In 2004 the Corporate Executive Board’s research showed an 87% decrease in the likelihood of departure for highly engaged employees. We’ve also learned that learners don’t commit time and energy to any program, course, or event. A 2001 study by the Hay Group indicated a 2.5x The problem is leadership on autopilot.

Leadership Development 302

Leadership Development Development Leadership Self-aware 302

Building Personal Strength

APRIL 7, 2010

After the game he said, “In the third quarter, I felt like I couldn’t catch my wind and get my energy level up. Never Give Up, Part I - Leonard and Hearns "Showdown" in 1981 Never Give Up, Part II - The NC State Wolfpack's 1983 National Championship Never Give Up, Part III - The Boston Red Sox Win the 2004 World Serie s Post by Dennis E.

Sports 88

Sports Video Energy Team 88

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

I’m excited to be joining StrategyDriven during this time of unprecedented change and uncertainty within the energy sector,” says Nathan. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from Kennesaw State University in 2004. Nathan can be contacted by phone at (678) 313-0150 or email at NathanIves@StrategyDriven.com.

Chief Executive Officer 50

Chief Executive Officer Execution Operations Asset Management 50

LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

Your leader does not have either the time or the energy to care about himself and you , so stop whining! The data from the study come from 111 CEOs in the computer hardware and software industries from 1992-2004. Narcissists are not easy to work for. But when the narcissist is the CEO, what happens to organizational performance?

CEO 90

CEO P&L Organization Organizational Behavior 90

Building Personal Strength

AUGUST 24, 2010

It had a loyal clientèle and thrived - until Hurricanes Francis and Jeanne struck in 2004, that is. They have energy. When I lived in Vero Beach, Florida, a good friend of mine owned one of the best restaurants in town. I once asked her what was the hardest part of running a successful restaurant. Her answer surprised me.

Learning-by-Doing 98

Learning-by-Doing Ethics Course Energy 98

Strategy Driven

APRIL 2, 2014

Disengaged and distracted employees cost businesses money as they ‘sleepwalk’ through their workday, bringing little energy or passion to the table. Properly recognize the energy and spirit your employees bring to the table. Visa Incentive Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A.

Motivation 52

Motivation Incentives Chief Executive Officer Absenteeism 52

Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For instance, in 2004 a group of employees travelled to Mexico, where they rebuilt an orphanage and a community center. He embraces people like Steve, with a high-energy personality and who loves others. Now their guests come in for their fix of energy and fun. . How’s the energy level? Of your second concept”.

Taylorism 70

Taylorism Taylor Real Estate Learning-by-Doing 70

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Daniel Yergin's typically sunny outlook on oil in his recent Wall Street Journal piece, " There Will Be Oil ," suggested that technology and new energy discoveries would avert any of the economic disasters portended by peak oil. They also hide the declining energy density, higher cost, and lower flow rates of these new resources.

Price 9

Price GDP Supply Chain Maturity 9

HR Digest

AUGUST 21, 2023

Suddenly, your mood lifts, your focus sharpens, and you find yourself humming along as you tackle your work with renewed energy. The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” (released in 2019) and Natasha Bedingfield’s 2004 single “Unwritten” topped the list, accumulating a staggering 4 billion plays on the platform.

Productivity 98

Productivity Products IAS Succession 98

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

In 2004, the Calvert Women’s Principles ® became the first global code of corporate conduct focused exclusively on empowering, advancing and investing in women. For a full copy of the 2010 study, click here. Source U.S.

Diversity 50

Diversity Newsletter Long-term Execution 50

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2020

I N 2004, Barbara Kellerman wrote that “the idea that some leaders and some followers are bad, and that they might have something in common with good leaders and followers, has not fully penetrated the conversation or the curriculum” on leadership. And it should because it is true—the good and the bad in an inherent part of us all.

Self-aware 302

Self-aware Definition Objective Rogers 302

Leading Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Business ownership consumes large quantities of time and mental energy, even after it’s running well and succeeding. But Chrysler was in bankruptcy, and we didn’t know whether our Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership that we opened in 2004 would survive the ax of the bankruptcy court. Ours did; over 700 did not.)

Learning-by-Doing 257

Learning-by-Doing Long-term Automotive Open-book 257

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

which resulted in an increase in brand awareness of 72 percent between 2004 and 2010. While so much expansion can be tough on a brand, Santander is moving quickly to rebrand all of its acquisitions under the Santander name and launched substantial marketing campaigns in the U.K.,

Brand 67

Brand Globalization Banking Long-term 67

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 19, 2016

That’s nearly double the rate from 2004 to 2007. Other industries with relatively high rates of outsider CEO hires include health care, utilities, and energy. Planned successions exclude mergers and acquisitions, as well as situations when CEOs are abruptly forced out.) one of the authors of the study.

CEO 8

CEO Company Telecommunications Planning 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Chinese companies want access to energy, raw materials, and food that will support growth in their economy and in their customers’ needs—especially at the high end. They’re focusing on three things these days: Resources. Consider, for example, Shineway’s recent purchase of Smithfield, a major U.S. producer of pork.

Company 8

Company Maturity Globalization Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2013

In parallel, from 2004 to 2011, U.S. In the Chinese industries we studied — solar, steel, glass, paper, and auto parts — labor was between 2% and 7% of production costs, and imported raw materials and energy accounted for most costs. Tellingly, energy subsidies to Chinese steel totaled $27 billion from 2000 to 2007.

Bond 8

Bond Price Industry Globalization 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2014

The idea was simple: Combine the best of both companies into the new Yahoo China, which was projected to generate more than $25 million in revenue in 2004. We were optimistic about Yahoo’s future in China as the deal closed in January 2004. billion — the world’s biggest internet offering since Google’s IPO in 2004.

Chief Financial Officer 10

Chief Financial Officer Operations Learning-by-Doing IPO 10

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2011

At The Energy Project, we spend a lot of time talking with leaders about the energy they stand to derive from defining missions larger than themselves — ones that serve a greater good. Singer used 2004 tax figures to compute that if the top.01

Hedge 15

Hedge Cost Energy Construction 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2013

Successful leaders of the South have enormous energy, ambition, and business savvy, and they are aiming to compete everywhere on the planet. He went on a tear of expansion in Latin America, then in 2004 undertook a merger with Belgium-based Interbrew.

Globalization 15

Globalization Chief Financial Officer Class Licensing 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

In April 2004, HBR published "The Ambidextrous Organization" by Charles A. You can't just wish or want to do something; you have to put your time, energy, and attention into getting it done. From small business to large, executives confront a constant tension between managing what is and creating new growth. O'Reilly III and Michael L.

Long-term 13

Long-term Definition Innovation Learning-by-Doing 13

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Coca-Cola, for example, faced a water shortage in India that forced it to shut down one of its plants in 2004. Recognizing the growing consumer interest in sustainable products and looking to solve consumer challenges such as high energy costs, CPG companies have developed new products to gain access to this market.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Price Loyalty Efficiency 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2014

” Few people have the mental energy to deal with the constant scorekeeping that rewarding reputation requires. And yet Baker and Bulkley don’t discount rewarding reputation; rather, they see the two types of generalized reciprocity as working strongly together, albeit with paying it forward coming out slightly on top. .”

Reputation 11

Reputation Cooper Airlines Self-aware 11

Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2012

For example, in 2004, Renault launched Logan, a small, no-frills family car. In addition to a stripped-down, modern design, Logan is reliable and energy efficient. At a starting price of $10,000, the car is built with drastically simplified product architecture and minimal components.

CEO 15

CEO Innovation Constraint Engineering 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2014

There can be organizational paralysis, or a release of incredible and productive energy, and which of the two happens depends mainly on leadership. Consider the soul-searching that must have gone on at Merck in 2004 when its management finally made the decision to remove Vioxx from the market. Why do we do the work we do?

Company 14

Company Crisis Crisis Management Video 14