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In Praise of Average Joes

In the CEO Afterlife

Those that thrive, go a step further; they worship innovation and breathe culture. Indeed, there are plenty of sub-segments of these key success factors such as creativity, teamwork, and recruitment. Five examples from decades ago at Nabob Jacobs Suchard: Ronnie, a union employee, promoted the culture of teamwork and inclusiveness.

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The Promise and Problems of Outstanding Teams

Great Results Team Building

They are willing to put up with the criticisms of people who question their innovative methods or rabid attention to every detail. The “Whack-a-Mole” game is one where you grab a large padded hammer - and you score points by hitting the plastic moles when they pop up their heads.

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In Praise of Average Joes

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Those that thrive, go a step further; they worship innovation and breathe healthy cultures. Indeed, there are plenty of sub-segments of these key success factors such as creativity, teamwork, and recruitment. In fact, it was Ronnie who took a sledge hammer to that wall and turned it into rubble.

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