In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 17, 2012

The best ones influenced my mode of operation as an executive of Jacobs Suchard , the maker of coffee and chocolate brands, Jacobs , Nabob , Toblerone , Suchard and Côte d’Or. In short, they get things done by concentrating on the operational details and operating within a quick and nimble modus operandi.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 26, 2016

Many were already in leadership positions or on a fast track to a higher rung on the corporate ladder. Administrative companies can be good at doing things right (operational management) but not so good at doing right things (strategic leadership). Distinguishing Between Two Cultures.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 13, 2012

Jacobs Suchard Directors expected me to run their North American operation as an entrepreneurial enterprise, and as long as the returns were acceptable, they assumed I was doing just that. Imagine Apple without innovators or Zappos neglecting service or Whole Foods selling a slew of processed foods loaded with saturated fat.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

I began blogging about leadership, strategy, marketing and life last February. There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process. In this post, I compare the ineptitude of BP against the leadership of Rudy Giuliani during a much bigger crisis. ” Self-assessment is never easy.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 10, 2012

Rather than file the list’s creative wisdom in the back of my mind, I’ve taken 10 quotes that provide insight into the creative thought process. #2 The former head of Apple’s retail operations believes the ability to change is the key to success. 2 Rebecca Van Dyck – CMO Facebook. “If 4 Ron Johnson – CEO JCPenney.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Jacobs Suchard Directors expected me to run their North American operation as an entrepreneurial enterprise, and as long as the returns were favorable, they assumed I was doing just that. Imagine Whole Foods selling processed foods loaded with saturated and trans-fats. I wasn’t surprised in the least.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Leadership. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. There may be improved stock market confidence in some of the companies that produce the world’s best-known brands, but a fundamental flaw exists in the management process that is supposed to renew brand health.

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