Leadership Freak

MARCH 4, 2020

Doug Conant walked in and got unexpectedly fired from his job as the Director of Marketing for Parker Brothers. Being fired changed the trajectory of a former CEO of Campbell Soup Co. Doug… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 6, 2019

If marketing and production are present, for example, your team is cross-functional.) 75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional. Tabrizi) (Any team that has members from different departments is cross-functional. 7 challenges of… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

I did everything from managing to marketing. Dear Dan, I have been with a company for over 18 years. I was the “Jack of all trades” for a very long time. I have… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Use hard data, observable behaviors, and market conditions to […]. Igniting momentum requires shifts in attitudes, behaviors, methods, and results. 16 practices to reignite momentum: Celebrate in public. Kick butt and complain in private. Define current reality. Don’t pussyfoot.

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Motivation Leadership Development Marketing Succession 229

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

a team mate needs your expertise on their marketing project. Overwork prevents teamwork. Imagine the feeling of being close to missing a deadline. At 3:00 p.m. Are you eager to serve? Or, are they an irritating pain in the a**? You’re frustrated because you want to help but feel you can’t. People who can’t get [.].

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 18, 2012

Turbulent times, regulations and compliance, technology, politics, people, and global markets enflame uncertainty. On the other hand, successful leaders make decisions where outcomes are uncertain. Leadership is rich with uncertainty. Additionally, complex challenges have more than one solution.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Image source The people you serve determine the value you bring. The owners of a growing company didn’t appreciate the greatest value they brought their customers. Surprisingly, it wasn’t their products and services. Their best customers said: They understand us and our business. They take the time to understand the way we do things.

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