In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 20, 2014

Negotiating for a lower price or something extra is the modus operandi of every antique retailer, real estate broker, flea market merchant and automobile dealer. Forget about throwing heaps of cash at such initiatives as computer systems, advertising, equipment, recruiting – even training. I’m not taking issue with that.

Real Estate 215

Real Estate Human Resources Bureaucracy Constraint 215

In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 30, 2011

I engaged in a battle royal,” wrote Ben, “not with Jeffrey but with his pride, his training, his need to look good, and the years of applause he had received for his extraordinary voice. link] #branding #marketing #advertising #design Follow Me on Twitter. I began by asking if he was willing to be coached.”. Search My Site. Leadership.

CEO 112

CEO Human Resources Brand Film 112

In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 6, 2016

And for more than 100 years, the factory pumped out Heinz Ketchup and a variety of baby foods to markets in Canada and the USA. Like the struggling little train edging toward a daunting hill, plant workers, farmers, politicians and investors said, “We think we can. Their tomato expertise caught the attention of the H.

Retail 100

Retail Restructuring Brand Ethics 100

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

He joined the boards of industry associations, he cross-trained in other departments, and he connected with skilled practitioners of his craft from other companies. “By investing in you,” I said. In the years to follow, Walter enrolled in supply management courses at some of the best universities.

Report 100

Report Career Discount Mentor 100

In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 21, 2012

A restaurateur, for example, will focus inwards and concentrate on the details – issues such as thrilling the customer, procuring high quality goods at the lowest cost, creating fresh menu ideas, continually training staff, and upgrading the décor. Business is not a strategy. Business is a game, and there are many ways to play it.

Tactics 220

Tactics Strategic Planning Agility Strategy 220

In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

It turns out that my training and experience had equipped me perfectly for this epic act of self-deceit. That I had found my true calling in life, and that I was unbelievably lucky to be getting paid – most of the time – for something that I was passionate about, and would probably be doing in some form or other anyway. This was my gig.

Advertising 265

Advertising Creativity Industry Bottom-up 265

In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 30, 2012

For a moment, I’d like you to forget about throwing heaps of cash at such initiatives as computer systems, advertising, equipment, recruiting – even training. This blog is about the side of business that drives superior performance at no extra cost. The best bargains in business can help you deal with any s etback.

Bureaucracy 245

Bureaucracy Constraint Creativity Discount 245