Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Do you consider your personal brand ? Building something as important as your personal brand and reputation requires the same attention you would give any crucial career asset.” Authentic personal brands have almost a magical quality to them.” What are some of the hallmarks of an authentic personal brand? Lida Citroen.

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Reputation Brand How To Media 121

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities.

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Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 316

Lead on Purpose

JUNE 2, 2012

My largest client is in the apparel industry with a multiplicity of brand names. Instead, product and brand managers are organized into coalitions that serve as a resource one to another. So, how does leadership really play out in this type of non-hierarchical organization? Authenticity. Sounds obvious, right? Transparency.

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Leadership Apparel Productivity Products 200

HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. Through Henry’s insights, HR professionals gain valuable perspectives on navigating HR leadership in a dynamic environment.

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Diversity Career Globalization Learning-by-Doing 52

HR Digest

AUGUST 18, 2023

It has evolved through different waves, showcasing the maturation of HR work and its impact on organizational success. HR’s Unique Contributions to Business Success To truly unlock the potential of HR value delivery, HR professionals must focus on three key areas: talent, organization, and leadership.

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Organization Power Span of Control SWOT 96

In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

Admonished by my mother and father for unsportsmanlike behavior, I eventually matured and forged a stiff upper lip in defeat. For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars. Today, RIM struggles to maintain 5% of the market.

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Power Sports Competitive Advantage Advertising 208

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2012

” If you read this article it would lead you to believe blogging is in decline and on it’s way out as a marketing tool. When a new industry surfaces, the early adopters (first-movers) set-up shop, validate proof of concept, carve out their niche, and build very strong, if not in some cases, category dominant brands.

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Blog Early Adopters Niche Marketing Magazine 310

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 7, 2011

But when theories are marketed as fact, I begin to lose patience rather quickly. Being a commercial best seller is about buzz, hype, and branding…it is about book sales rather than the root value of the content. Fortune 500 companies are mature, well branded, well capitalized, already successful companies.

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Collins Leadership Styles Books Restructuring 325

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance.

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Blog Succession Influence Brand 409

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team. Kicking the bird out of the nest and saying go fly with the project is short sighted and very weak leadership.

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CEO Blog Delegation Covey 306

Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Despite maturity, confidence, and by all external accounts, success, I still really, really want to be liked. Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. All other childhood aspirations have gone by the wayside–marrying Shaun Cassidy, winning Wimbledon, living on a horse ranch. Why does this one refuse to fade?

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Press Release Discount PR Magazine 180

Eric Jacobson

MAY 11, 2021

Prior industry experience is very important for entrepreneurs targeting some markets, but less important for other markets. If you launch a beverage brand or a fashion apparel company, industry experience is super valuable. All three types can be gained by working for a big company before launching a venture.

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Succession Entrepreneur Case Study Apparel 65

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 6, 2013

Because the culture at Geneca encourages personal and professional development and there was buy-in from the leadership team, the preconditions for innovation already were in place. Does this support/enhance the Geneca brand? (If Market Analysis and Customers. Marketing Strategy. The Innovation Group is Born. The Company.

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Innovation Incubator Brand Document 130

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Blogging since 2002, being actively involved in digital marketing since the early 90′s, and being online since the days of the ARPANET I have a bit of history with most things digital. Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside.

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Media Blog Tools Influence 339

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

He is one of my favorite leadership bloggers, and hopefully we’ll still be on speaking terms after this post. It is the responsibility of executive leadership to set the tone for great teamwork by putting forth a clearly articulated vision, and then aligning every aspect of strategic and tactical decisioning with said vision.

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Consensus Team Building Blog Team 349

Women on Business

AUGUST 16, 2012

Groupons impressive growth came at a time where retailers were desperate for increased sales and their membership based deal platform was a fantastic way to market and bring in new customers with little or no cost. Like any young business these areas will take time to mature and determine which lines will drive consistent revenue.

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Project Incentives Retail Business Model 209

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2012

But what about the more strategic risk areas, such as those related to emerging market entry or acquisition growth strategies? What about the risks that could affect the financial performance (or even the very survival) of the enterprise—risks like brand degradation or product relevance? What does maturity look like in practice?

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Risk Management Maturity EBITDA Management 14

Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 28, 2011

Of course, like most small business owners, Michael has endured his own share of highs and lows, but now his company appears to be entering that sweet spot we often associate with a maturing organization. I guess I just assumed that the more profitable we became, the more our share of the market grew, the more successful we’d be.’

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Succession Goal Long-term Blog 235

Strategy Driven

JUNE 17, 2013

I have a business brand, a personal brand, and a social brand. All of which are mature. MY MARKETING MANTRA IS THE CORE OF MY SOCIAL EFFORT: I put myself in front of people that can say ‘yes’ to me and I deliver value first. The simple answer is YES. But it ain’t that simple.

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Media How To Brand Customer Loyalty 50

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Big data has become the X factor of modern marketing, the hero of every marketer’s story. You may be thinking that data will magically turn bush-league marketing into a winning “Moneyball” performance. Data, alone, isn’t what makes marketing move the needle for business.

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Marketing Reis Brand Retail 9

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Lou Gerstner’s arrival at IBM in 1993 is a classic example of leadership through a liminal period. It was the summer of 2000 and the company had quickly lost $85 billion in market capitalization. Between 2000 and 2014, the TELUS brand grew in value from a few hundred million dollars to $4.3 billion to $11.7

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Leadership Telecommunications Education Consensus 8

Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Simon Sinek @simonsinek / Author and consultant on inspiring leadership / In a nutshell: Know WHY you’re doing what you’re doing “Share one’s passion and purpose as you inspire others” “Hire people who believe what you believe – and they will work for that belief. “Screw ups recalibrate confidence creep.” Ctrl.Alt.Del.

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Management Simon COO Blog 48

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 16, 2017

In the model described by Clayton Christensen, a new entrant offers substitute products using technology that is cheaper but initially inferior to products offered by mature incumbents. For now, what the company has is a powerful brand that stands for luxury and sustainability at the same time. For now, Tesla has none of these.

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Supply Chain Automotive Disruptive Innovation Transportation 11

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Companies spend a lot of time and money building strong brands to win over customers—but they often fall short when it comes to strengthening their employer reputation to win talent. Our participants were responsible for employer branding efforts in their companies. Delivering on your promises.

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Globalization Brand Survey Engineering 8

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Rebel Brown : I’ve been a consultant for over 20 years now, focused on helping international clients in areas of business and market strategy, positioning and market launches. On with the interview… Mike Myatt: For our readers not familiar with your background, could you give us a brief Bio?

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Open-book Greenleaf Blog Marketing 272

Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2011

In The Essential Advantage : How to Win with a Capabilities-Driven Strategy , Booz & Company’s Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi maintain that success in any market accrues to firms with a coherence premium – a tight match between their strategic direction and the capabilities that make them unique. Let’s go after it.”

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Resources Industry System Strategy 52

Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2014

They have a defined brand and a fairly clear picture of market penetration, differentiators, and existing products and services. It tells investors why you might succeed in this particular market or in creating a new one – and who could come nipping at your heels. That could signify a virtual setup or a lack of maturity.

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Competitive Intelligence Market Penetration Maturity Information Technology 8

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Rather asking for help is a sign of maturity as a leader. You can either choose to build your personal brand and your success at the expense of others, or by helping others. So my question is this: Are you easy to help? The latter is both more profitable and enjoyable than the former. Thanks for sharing Una.

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Blog Brand Influence Open-book 405

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 5, 2016

All too often, blunt answers include employees or customer personas, but leadership must push beyond these expected labels. In a network, individual roles become more fluid and a company’s engagement plan must mature beyond offering only paychecks or products. It draws people together and sustains engagement on a platform.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2012

But in a world in which bringing managers in every year for a week of offsite training is so 1960s, how do you make the leadership development process relevant to the global economy? Randy MacDonald: "We observed that 80% of leadership development is based on work experience. In developed countries, such as France and the U.K.,

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Globalization Human Resources Diversity Long-term 15

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

So how do you know when your skills have matured to the point that you’ve become an excellent communicator? Communicate more effectively. Communication skills are so essential for leaders that it is simply impossible to become a great leader without being a great communicator.

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Tips Blog Learning-by-Doing Open-book 410

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2014

Despite entering the world’s largest personal care products market in 1996, Revlon was able to generate just 2% of sales from China 17 years later. Around the same time, the French beauty company, L’Oréal, said it would stop selling its flagship brand, Garnier, in the country. 2 in the market. 2 in the market.

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Supply Chain Retail Chemicals Marketing 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 4, 2017

The increasing acceptance of boomerang employees is partly due to the “tight job market,” according to Michael Watkins, chair of Genesis Advisers , professor at IMD , and author of The First 90 Days. Summon “the mental discipline to think, ‘If I were really brand-new here, what would I be doing?’”

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Company PR Learning-by-Doing Maturity 13

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2011

The role exists in B2B and B2C firms as diverse as Allstate, Dunkin' Brands, USAA, Philips Electronics, FedEx, the Cleveland Clinic, and SAP. A third of the CCOs previously held Division President or GM roles, and almost as many worked in a marketing and/or sales position. Senior leaders are in a new position. Consider one example.

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B2C B2B Forrester Budgeting 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 11, 2016

” Despite positive market indicators and careful planning, international-entry initiatives often fall short. High-profile brands whose global expansions missed their marks include Snapple, Kellogg’s, and Walmart, among many others.

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Globalization Company Short-term Objective 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 4, 2016

To borrow an analogy from our Harvard Business School colleague Shikhar Ghosh, their firms aren’t murdered by the market; they commit suicide because the founders can’t or won’t adapt to the organizations’ changing needs. Often, our research shows, the biggest obstacles are the entrepreneurs themselves.

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Venture Capitalist Sample IPO Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2012

Nowadays, almost every company claims to be innovative, if only to attract top talent, please investors, and strengthen its brand. Is the innovation effort only inducing fear, uncertainty, and doubt in the market, or is the company really walking the talk? Some companies are innovative, but many are not.

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