In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Brand Surgery – excerpts from my Marketing Magazine article. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. Now my accountant, my lawyer, my portfolio manager and even my neighbour talk to me about brands. A vast number of famous brand names need brand surgery.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Those team members who share a commonality of core values will automatically assume “best intentions” in one another vs. assuming “worst intentions” or “motives/agendas.” Smart leaders see themselves as protector of culture, defender of those under their charge, champion of brand, and steward of trust.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Others may say that a leader’s focus needs to be on how to motivate productivity. Dorie Clark – Dorie is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, TIME, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog. I suppose it depends on whom you ask.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

In Drive, Dan Pink asks us to look past the outmoded view of what motivates people, like the carrot and stick, to more cutting edge research about personal growth and development. Recently, when working with clients to bring the strategic planning process out of the board room and into mail room, we brought to life Motivation 2.0.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 8, 2011

There are two ways to compete in existing markets – gaining brand preference and making competitors irrelevant. Brand Relevance. The first and most commonly used route to winning customers and sales focuses on generating brand preference among the brand choices considered by customers, on beating the competition.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? Bottom line…check your motivations. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? If efficiency starts diluting productivity rather than increasing it something is woefully amiss.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. They are the ones that inspire, motivate and challenge others. I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Read on and find out… People who attempt to lead out of self-serving motivations or misplaced intentions are not really leading – they are pursuing power, glory and status. It is love for those you lead that allows for right thinking, proper perspective, and pure motivations. This is the antithesis of true leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

The politician makes promises and is motivated by pride, ego, notoriety and personal success. The statesman keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting difference. The typical politician spews tired rhetoric while lining their pockets, and has little hope for becoming significant.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

There is a tremendous amount of conflicting data as to whether or not incentive compensation in any form is an effective motivation tool. I have witnessed bonuses motivate the correct behaviors and I’ve watched them motivate abhorrent behavior. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2015

As a leader, how can you create a great place to work that not only attracts great people but also promotes smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger performance? In the brand-new book The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman, Ph.D. But is there more to it than that?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

The truth of the matter is that few things have inspired and motivated me over the years like the quiet confidence and humility of great leaders. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Sure it is…but it is much, much more difficult, rarely sustainable, and leaders who lack humility are always called into question with regard to motives and agendas. When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance? Is it possible to be a leader without being humble?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

I have spent my life studying people and have conducted exhaustive amounts of research which supports my belief that anyone is capable of changing if they have the intrinsic motivation to do so. I help people understand this and act upon it. Mike Myatt : What if anything have you found to be a common misperception about the coaching industry?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. What's funny is that it really doesn't matter what the motivations are for doing so, the outcomes are rarely good. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. I am working on a consulting project where we have run into "Crazy", We had started down the path you outlined here, but we appreciate the clarity of your message. Always appreciate your insights Bob. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Remember that no one likes to be publicly embarrassed, and that your statements, actions, and overall performance are an indirect reflection on their personal brand and professional reputation. Moreover, personally motivated decisions that speak of self-dealing will eventually come out into public view, and will be dealt with harshly.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Misguided CRM practitioners focus on selling more product while true customer centrists who display a bias toward CEM focus on closing the gap between a company’s brand promise and the delivered customer experience. Some good thoughts here that become more pertinent as I consult bigger and bigger organisations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. link] Denny Thurman Great article as a business consultant and coach I see a lot of variations on fear based leadership vs. true leadership and of course all the differences in loyalties.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

If you incorporate the following metrics into your decisioning framework you will minimize the chances of making a bad decision: Perform a Situation Analysis : What is motivating the need for a decision? What would happen if no decision is made? Who will the decision impact (both directly and indirectly)? I Think Not.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting provided Women, Stay in the Room! Check out these creative ways to tell your company story and see how some of today’s biggest brands’ stories stand out.”” Neal Burgis of Burgis Successful Solutions submitted Catalyst Leadership for Creative Innovation. Productivity. Engagement.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting submitted How Real Leaders Apologize and Mean It. Both camps fail to create sustained motivation in their people. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted 5-Step Plan to Developing Your Personal Brand. Joel recaps: “Have you developed your personal brand?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

Watching the EOD graduates stand at attention in front of the Memorial Wall there was no doubt that these were motivated, committed, passionate, honorable individuals with a clear sense of duty, and who hold in high regard the principle of service above self. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Moreover, building rapport is easily achieved assuming your motivations for doing so are sincere. In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in.

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AUGUST 14, 2015

Why is it that, in the age of expensive management consultants and ubiquitous leadership training courses , a whopping 70% of employees continue to self-report as disengaged and unhappy? Since control contradicts connection, the employees protectively pull back their emotional energy (motivation). states Kehoe. They disengage.".

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MAY 6, 2012

Tim Milburn from TimMilburn.com presents How To Be A De-Motivational Leader. Reading about de-motivational leadership is funny. Working for a de-motivational leader.not so funny. Anna Farmery from The Engaging Brand presents My Auntie's 10 Steps to Social Media Measurement.

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APRIL 27, 2012

Like most bloggers, I write about what I know; that’s strategy, leadership and branding. My motive is nothing more than to share my experience with today’s business community in the hope they might put an old warrior’s advice to good use. Do that and you can’t help but think differently about your own brand or business.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

by John • July 24, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 3 Comments. The original concept, created by Art Director Geoff Hayes in a bathtub, and perpetuated by several creative notables, has managed to stand the cruel test of time and create the 3 rd largest-selling liquor brand on the globe. In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The new organizational model will enable linkages across the company, connecting people from various disciplines together to innovate and drive marketplace success. Transformational Leaders – A well-respected publishing company is transforming its brand. The “new normal” for C-Suite leaders is a tall order indeed.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. If it’s not really meaningful, it’s not a game changer so why do it? Focus on value creation. A ctionable – It’s not a game changer if whatever “it” is never gets off the drawing board.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting submitted How Real Leaders Apologize and Mean It. Both camps fail to create sustained motivation in their people. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted 5-Step Plan to Developing Your Personal Brand. Joel recaps: “Have you developed your personal brand?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 28, 2017

Often, these difficult periods are caused by bad business conditions such as low sales, a lack of morale, low funds, and the loss of innovation and dedication. The things to look at include your purpose as a business, your vision and goals, your values, and your branding. Get your motivation and passion back.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 15, 2013

By contrast, the two books reviewed below offer highly specific ways of engaging culture to build more effective, productive, and innovative organizations. She is an author, speaker, and leadership development consultant whose most recent book is The Female Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work , co-authored with Julie Johnson.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Co-founder of Rose Park Advisors—Disruptive Innovation Fund. A leading thinker on strategy and breakthrough innovation. World authority on branding and culture transformation. Liz Smith – Chairman and CEO, Bloomin’ Brands (Outback, Flemings, Carrabba’s, Bonefish Grill) – one of the world’s largest casual dining companies.

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