In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 4, 2012

I’ve met both over my long career as an executive, a consultant, and a board member. Strategic Planning positions exist inside companies, and in external consulting businesses. Internal Strategic Planning managers do the same thing. Strategists trash complexity so that plans are clear and transparent. in some cases, less.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

The Nuts and Bolts of the Strategic Plan [link]. Strategic Plans have to start with deep strategic thought and the right conviction. To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education. Does a Mentor Have to Breathe?

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 26, 2016

Early in my career, when I worked for a couple of big companies in brand management, I joined my colleagues in nodding to the notion of taking a step back. They value formal planning and processes, take comfort in routine, predicable situations, and make decisions based on research, data, negotiation. How to Slay Goliath.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Over his highly successful career, Mr. Bighead created hundreds of millions in shareholder value by acquiring, downsizing and selling companies. He plans to spend more time with his wife of 41 years, his 3 children and 8 grandchildren. As for the future, Mr. Goodfellow is excited.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

I realize I’ve been around a long time whenever I reminisce about the brands I was associated with in my early career. Maxill apparently has plans to resuscitate Ipana as a “retro brand” in the professional dental market. Last Stands. by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

I realize I’ve been around a long time whenever I reminisce about the brands I was associated with in my early career. Maxill apparently has plans to resuscitate Ipana as a “retro brand” in the professional dental market. Last Stands. by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 13, 2012

That idea can also change you; believe me, there is nothing like a business breakthrough to set the right foundation for the rest of your career. The folks at Red Bull are the ultimate entrepreneurs; although you may be caught in the bureaucracy of an old economy organization, you cannot escape the fact that great ideas create change.

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