Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The researchers analyzed the strategic focus of publicly listed firms from 1980 to 2013 and found a number of factors that contribute towards this shift in mentality, including the types of investments made by the firm, the compensation paid to the CEO, the patience levels of investors, and the external pressures faced by the firm.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Instead of offering discounts, focus on product and service quality. Yet, in tough economic times, it is easy for CEOs to cut quality, people, and lose their culture in an effort to preserve the quarterly bottom line. If people aren’t willing to pay full price for your stuff, then something is wrong with your offerings.

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CEO Insider

AUGUST 3, 2021

There is a growth in demand for discounted goods from consumers in the U.S., One of the biggest success stories from the pandemic has been the growth in e-commerce, fuelled by lockdowns and recession in America. which sellers are keen to source from low-cost destinations like China.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 14, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. In the heat of battle, there is a hell of an incentive to discount for easy market share, even by the most disciplined of marketers. The natural competitive reaction is to join the discount fray and recover lost market share. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 10, 2013

And although their profitability suffered significantly in the short-term and full recovery remains an uphill climb, they are not struggling to cure their customers of a "discount addiction." But no matter what, stick with better before cheaper and revenue before cost.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

In the heat of battle, there is a hell of an incentive to discount products for easy market share, even by the most disciplined of marketers. The natural competitive reaction is to join the discount fray and recover lost market share. As you might guess, that CEO of Nestle is no longer with the company.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

However, now that I look back from the CEO afterlife, I realize that this view need not be pervasive. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. I’m going to admit at the outset that I was a strong proponent of Herzog’s concept for most of my career.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

In the heat of battle, there is a hell of an incentive to discount products for easy market share, even by the most disciplined of marketers. The natural competitive reaction is to join the discount fray and recover lost market share. As you might guess, that CEO of Nestle is no longer with the company.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 7, 2020

Guests posts from founders and CEOs are a superb way of letting people in your industry know who you are and confirm that you understand what you’re talking about. By offering discounts and deals by showing flyers or coupons picked up in other stores, you can see an increase in awareness and profits, which will help establish you.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

It is common to appreciate in others (or over-appreciate) skills you are good at and to discount the value of skills you are less good at. When I was CEO of Hewitt Associates, an HR consulting firm (now Aon Hewitt), we were a partnership. Accountants often prize attention to detail. This tendency is problematic if you are a manager.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 11, 2017

It's easy to discount the "reasons" why they can't improve: competing priorities; overload; mixed messages; customer angst. About the Author Karin Hurt is a keynote speaker, top leadership consultant, and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders. Yes, your primary objective in this conversation is to inspire behavioral change.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Steve DiGioia contributed Please Don’t Discount the Inexperienced. Jon Mertz of Thin Difference shared CEO activism needs a modern-day blueprint. Through time, we understand the political power of business leaders, and now CEO activism is a modern take on it. icting harm on others or yourself.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 30, 2016

As you have likely heard, the pharmaceutical company Mylan and its CEO, Heather Bresch, have come under immense scrutiny for the firm’s EpiPen pricing policy. ” This coming from a person whose pay increased by over 670% in her tenure as CEO. peanuts, shellfish, insect bites etc.).

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 17, 2014

However, if that opportunity requires a great investment that puts his team or organization at risk, he discounts or ignores the opportunity. Arthur DeMoulas: CEO of the 71 store New England grocery chain, Market Basket , Arthur DeMoulas is known for humility and service to employees and their families.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 28, 2012

In the early days of my 40 year business career, I was lucky to work under two gentlemen who instilled several critical success factors that guided me from Brand Manager to CEO. By all means interact with a live mentor, but do not discount the value of a disciplined approach to life-long learning from indirect experts.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Far too often, organizations discount the leadership value of skilled employees who either don’t want to advance in the management pecking order, or wouldn’t thrive in that particular environment. When I was a CEO, I had the pleasure of working with such an individual, an ambitious purchasing agent who I’ll call Walter.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 4, 2016

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Women on Business

MAY 24, 2012

Seventy years have passed since women left the confines of being homemakers and joined the work force en mass. Today, in 2012, there are only 12 Fortune 500 companies are led by women CEO’s. The truth is that while these things matter they discount the things we can control. ” That is the first step.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 30, 2013

Whether you’re CEO of a company, a team manager or a hard-working employee, adopting and possessing leadership qualities can enhance your professional trajectory and even personal life. According to CNN.com, CEO of Booher Consultants, Dianna Booher puts it bluntly: To reach that “next level of success” act like a leader.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 14, 2014

Instead the salesmen repeatedly discounted their products. As an old salesman, running a sales driven company, nothing infuriated me more than watching salesmen discounting perfectly good products because it was easier than addressing our real objection: Fear of change.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 8, 2019

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

CEO, CMO, COO, CIO, CFO, etc.), found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. Furthermore, of the 535 highest paid and most senior positions at those companies, only 5.8% are held by women (down from 6.9%

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I know of the CEO of a company who takes Fridays off during winter as “personal ski days.&# I can’t see one. 2 Linda C Smith December 17th, 2010 at 3:17 pm This is an interesting article and interesting that this topic would come up with female leaders at Purdue. I’ve noticed that male leaders take time off.

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LDRLB

JULY 23, 2012

However, now that I look back from the CEO afterlife, I realize that this view need not be pervasive. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. John Bell is a strategy consultant and former CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Kraft, Nabob). That’s how I played the game.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 11, 2018

I do not act or speak rudely or discount others. Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant who is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. That’s a great definition, but it’s not in an observable form quite yet.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 14, 2015

Strengthen versus Discount. Books Business Coaching Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Communication Leadership Memes Skills Success What is employee silence knowledge transfer leaders problem solving source sustainable competitive advantage voice' Practice these six leadership skills at work: 1. Maximize Your Emotional Intelligence .

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Women on Business

JANUARY 6, 2012

They have lured Brookstone CEO, Ron Boire, to fill this invented position under the guise that a focus on merchandise will help the struggling brand. So before you have to discount your services or products by 30%, remember knowing your customer means more than knowing what they buy. Find your voice and stay true to it.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

To counter this sales drop, Microsoft did what I call a surgical discount strike. The caveat is that this discount is only available to manufacturers that preinstall Windows 8.1 For instance, when discount airlines started entering different markets, incumbent carriers typically panicked. to all of its customers.

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Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

One employee might prefer health benefits that extend to a discount on their gym membership or alternative medical treatments. Over-the-top CEO salaries, mortgage fraud, environmental hazards and more contributed to a distrust of large corporations. Be flexible and creative; let employees choose what benefits and rewards they prefer.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Then, out of curiosity – let’s call it “research” – I asked if I was entitled to a volume discount since I was buying so much. And remember, not every customer is seeking a discount – so providing one may be costly and go unappreciated. Without giving it a second thought, the butcher chopped the per pound price from $8 to $6.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

As one of America’s top CEO Coaches, Mr. Myatt is a sought after professional advisor known for his savvy, yet straight forward approach to business in serving some of the nation’s top CEOs. Well, it’s because it does – the very mention of the word leadership seems to draw fire from increasingly large numbers these days.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 1, 2017

Share company updates, learning opportunities and discounts or other opportunities with your alumni. Lee Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte a national PR and social media agency working with beloved brands in the consumer, technology and wine categories.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

We increased our focus on overall wellness – supporting physical, emotional and financial well-being – by enhancing and expanding our benefits to include broader coverage for things like mental health care for employees and their family members, tuition reimbursement, back-up care for both children and adults, and even discounts for pet insurance.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 10, 2011

Liquor of the week - slightly discount something obscure each week and sell at the counter. Just like you see in an independent bookstore – just a little note under the product with a name and a short blurb about why it’s great. It would give people a reason to try new things. Unported License.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

As the CEO you have final say, but your employees can provide thoughts that you may have overlooked, which can actually add to your business plans. They will feel like you value their input, and take it into consideration when making decisions.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 1, 2012

Monster entered the market after Red Bull, discounted their product, proliferated the hell out of the brand, and committed a boatload of sins that would give marketing pundits Al Reis and Jack Trout migraine headaches.

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