In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 25, 2012

Last year, I came out of retirement for six months to help a smaller company brand itself. The company is Houweling’s Tomatoes. HouwelingsTomatoes ), a bi-weekly blog ( [link] ), and a slogan ( Mastery under Glass ) that alludes to the greenhouse category and Houweling’s leadership within it speak to the company’s marketing commitment.

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JUNE 8, 2016

And everyone is trying to climb to the top of that to get ahead,” explains Heather Fadali, senior brand manager for coffee at Kraft Heinz, Nabob’s parent company. But when the company was purchased [in 1976 by Jacobs], we were in a free world of competition, and then suddenly we didn’t have the support of Kelly Douglas any more.

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OCTOBER 30, 2011

Leadership. by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. In a strategy seminar I asked the leadership team to tell me what business they were in. In the CEO Afterlife.

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MAY 21, 2012

Companies who play poker well are often not into strategic planning; neither are they obsessively fretting about competitive moves on the strategic game board. These companies are obsessed with operational details. You make it now. A business without poker would not only be boring but also limited in potential.

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JUNE 6, 2011

Leadership. by John • June 6, 2011 • Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 2 Comments. Al thinks the stock market is pressuring the company for more top-line growth. Market share doubled, and the company went on to enjoy 15 uninterrupted years of earnings growth. Leadership. In the CEO Afterlife.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

These companies have been merger and acquisition advocates for decades. Their German-made differentiator affords a high quality image, and for that, Porsche realizes higher operating margin ratios than do Mercedes Benz which produces a wide range of autos in 25 countries. The decline of brand differentiation extends beyond Big Food.

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JULY 23, 2012

The right idea, sincerity of purpose, and superior execution can firmly imbed any brand or company within the chosen market. They see them as fellow tomato enthusiasts and they are keen to help them improve the quality and quantity of their summer crop. You’ve likely never heard of Houweling’s Tomatoes.

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MARCH 26, 2012

My original premise for this blog was to share a variety of leadership and branding principles with the current generation of business leaders. Started just ten years ago, this company boasts sales of $1.95 As for controlling quality with your own manufacturing facilities? That’s a monster of a return.

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MARCH 7, 2011

Leadership. Bolstered by international media attention, the support of the public and a handful of local companies, the Man in Motion World Tour raised $26 million for spinal cord research and rehabilitation. One of my marketing managers recommended the company join Rick’s sponsorship group. Leadership. Main menu Home.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Leadership. by John • November 20, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Leadership. The “M” Word: A Company’s Most Underrated Intangible. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. What Ever Happened to the Pepsi Generation? Search My Site. Search for: Categories.

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