In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 23, 2011

by John • August 23, 2011 • Life • 4 Comments. My intent was to write about business, life and writing - 30 posts later, I’ve managed but one post on life (Lessons from 9-year Olds) and one on writing (Branding the Aspiring Novelist). August 25, 2011 at 7:51 pm. August 25, 2011 at 10:21 pm. December 2011.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

Human beings are unconsciously driven to support the individuals that remind us of ourselves- those we can identify with -those who are traveling on a journey we feel we have taken- a journey we understand. 2 Comments 1 Tweets that mention Advocacy to Shift Culture :: Women on Business -- Topsy.com January 12th, 2011 at 12:36 pm [.]

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

My other option is to use the small lightweight laptop I use for travel. I can then choose the correct word from a list of possible word options, but I have to hope it’s on the list. Otherwise, I have to revert to Ctrl V. But because it’s for convenience, it’s really not ideal for lengthy projects, marathon typing, and other assignments.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 14, 2011

This we believed to be particularly true in terms of the sorts of brands that we were going to be offering. Both Katie and I had, and still have, a great love for travel, and in our travels we had developed an appreciation of the brands of both established and emerging designers from around the world.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 10, 2011

Marketing executive in New York City. If you are reading this column, you most likely play a role in building brands. You may even share the views of the marketing executive that I quoted above. How to Speak American : Building Brands in the New Heartland by Paul Jankowski. They’re racist, unworldly and dumb.”.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. Think of any negative brand connotations you have, and you’ll likely find an organization that embraces tenure. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Productivity When you consider who is on your team you no longer have the luxury to be sentimental. Pink Demos Dr. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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Women on Business

JANUARY 18, 2011

Years ago my husband and I were fortunate enough to travel to China with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn who was being permitted to bring his Buddhist teachings to the people in Beijing and various outer monasteries. Interesting thought; I know when I take a cup of tea in my hands the first sip makes me feel calm and surprisingly content.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Most companies can claim an element of success in some aspect of CRM proficiency such as sales force automation, database marketing, development of a knowledgebase, etc., That said, I have rarely witnessed CRM implemented to its full potential.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Categories : Businesswomen Bloggers 4 Comments 1 Tweets that mention There’s Still Time :: Women on Business -- Topsy.com January 11th, 2011 at 1:07 pm [.] 2 Kelly Evers January 12th, 2011 at 1:51 pm Great blog! Kelly Evers, founder of [link] 3 Sheri B January 16th, 2011 at 11:55 am Thanks for the 21 day plan. Not to doing.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 26, 2011

For most of my prior career, I was a woman who: was happily married, may never have children, would earn a six figure income, was a loyal employee, was an over achiever, traveled to exotic places, would live in my dream home, and wanted to be involved in the highly charged corporate world forever!

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Marshall Goldsmith

JULY 18, 2011

One commented that "he travels through life, constantly observing. o Find your own market niche In the same way that successful entrepreneurs provide innovative solutions to market opportunities, you can work to develop a special competency that differentiates you from everyone else. He doesn't just observe - he acts!

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JANUARY 2, 2011

B usiness Model Generation caught my eye in a book store in December – It is rare I find myself in book stores anymore given how many books are sent to me as a blogger and my preference in reading on Kindle or IPad. These are: Customer Segments – An organization serves one or several customer segments.

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CO2

JANUARY 23, 2011

I remember when I was at the beginning of my career and calling on AARP as a direct marketer to do their work. Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Where has time gone. You know the work of calling on Senior Citizens.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 19, 2011

I would love to travel, but I will never have that kind of money.” “The What are the Best Ways to Create, Manage, and Build a Brand? “Money never comes easily to me.” “I I never have enough.” “I I don’t deserve to have money.” People will think I’m greedy if I have money.” Money comes to others, but not to me.” “I Now say these words.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

I left my son’s graduation in Florida on Sunday evening headed for Dallas and then traveling on to San Antonio. Moreover, it is those leaders who receive the negative press, those leaders who just can’t seem to get the job done that universally seem to be void in some or all of the aforementioned traits.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 28, 2011

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, January 28, 2011 5 Leadership Styles that Work A guest post by Art Gould Recipes for Success: 5 Different Leadership Styles That All Work! Though busy, Art enjoys meeting new people and clients when traveling to sites throughout Tennessee like the Memphis self storage center.

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CO2

JULY 21, 2010

5) Financial acumen to understand funding requirements, cash flow, and marketing. 5) Financial acumen to understand funding requirements, cash flow, and marketing. Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

How did they miss the strategy to change as the market changed? Did they not even ask the question early on as the digital camera came into market? If they missed, why were they the ones that hold some of the best patents in the digital camera market in which many of the other competitors are paying them today?

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

How did they miss the strategy to change as the market changed? Did they not even ask the question early on as the digital camera came into market? If they missed, why were they the ones that hold some of the best patents in the digital camera market in which many of the other competitors are paying them today?

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CO2

DECEMBER 10, 2010

And it grew then some where along the lines the willingness to exploit exceeded the need of the market. If your company produces safety products for food production perhaps the greater world needs you more than your current market. Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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CO2

DECEMBER 10, 2010

And it grew then some where along the lines the willingness to exploit exceeded the need of the market. If your company produces safety products for food production perhaps the greater world needs you more than your current market. Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Marketers have long known that stories capture consumers’ attention and they commonly weave storytelling into their marketing messages. But as consumer interactions become ever more digital – perhaps because of this — consumers are seeking out real-world interactions with brands and their stories.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Evaluate organizations online: their mission, major products/markets, history, and biographies of key participants. By defining the positioning and purpose so well that it is a news story, you have done much of the most important branding, pitching, and promotional thinking early in the strategy. Their advice can be invaluable.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 27, 2011

Now information flows in many directions, consumer touch points have multiplied, and the old, one-size-fits-all approach has given way to precision marketing and one-to-one communications. They give us no real sense of engagement, and consumer engagement with our brands is ultimately what we're striving to achieve.

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QAspire

JULY 27, 2010

So, quality is a moving target – each time a customer comes back to you, you need to deliver similar or better quality (of products, services and experience), you need to demonstrate improvement, care enough about them, stay on top of market trends and keep changing the rules of the game (innovation). If you do great, that spreads fast.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Then I heard that it grew 429% from September to December 2011. It supplies categories like "Stuff," "Home," "Travel," "My Style." A lot of anthropology, ethnography, and market research is a search for the categories in people's heads, so this is research for free, and the scholarly and commercial applications are extraordinary.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Smartphone sales in 2011 are estimated to reach 468 million units, a 57% increase over 2010. But apps of this type won't differentiate a company in the consumer's view — in fact, they can damage the brand, posing the risk that the company will be seen as a tech laggard. Companies can take one of several positions on branding.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The International Reciprocal Trade Association reports that in 2011 over 400,000 companies worldwide used bartering to earn an estimated $12 billion on unwanted or underused assets. For example, could a barter deal quickly expand reach, credibility or brand recognition in the market for new products poised to launch?

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Why are these global brands using different marketing strategies in the U.S. Below are just a few considerations: Chinese Consumers Are Price Sensitive, but Brand Conscious. Although this seems to be a puzzling mix, the price-sensitive but brand-conscious Chinese consumer reflects an important duality. and in China.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The beauty of these vans, and the reason I believe they’ve been dreamt up by managers in very different businesses, is that they perform a wide variety of marketing functions. Many products can be complicated to operate or dangerous if used incorrectly, and a van can save a customer from traveling to a training center.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

If round after round of profit warnings was not enough – group operating profits fell 20% between 2011 and 2013 and are likely to fall another 30% in 2014 — the company recently announced it had overstated its first-half profit by about $400 million. and spends it in international markets.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 16, 2011

Tickets can be obtained using a special voucher which expires on March 1, 2011. Categories : Contests 29 Comments 1 Amber January 16th, 2011 at 2:31 pm I’d love to see this with my sister! 3 Melanie Tucker January 16th, 2011 at 6:47 pm Sounds like a fun show! January 16th, 2011 at 11:02 pm Oh, I’d love to see this!!

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Retailers need to understand that how they set prices is a key component of their brand ‘ and any changes can adversely affect both their brand as well as how consumers shop. In July 2011, Netflix announced a significant price increase that incensed consumers. First, they'll tarnish their brands.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

DECEMBER 19, 2010

Besides, like Shirley, I’ve always loved to travel. I raise my glass to you and wish you too, a peace-filled and happy Christmas and all good and exciting things for 2011. For example, I’ve used my cat and my Mother to spark ideas about marketing. link] LeadershipNews: A Leadership Crisis or a Branding Issue?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2017

In a study of S&P 500 and Global 500 firms, our team found that those leading the most successful transformations, creating new offerings and business models to push into new growth markets, share common characteristics and strategies. But others were surprising, given their states before embarking on transformation.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 24, 2015

Let’s consider first the example of Blink Booking , which Rebeca Minguela started in 2011 after graduating from HBS. She identified her home country of Spain as a great market to port the model to. Furthermore, Blink Booking had to make the app available in multiple languages to draw in a European market. Insight Center.

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