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Doing Well By Doing Good With Darrin Williams, CEO Southern Bancorp

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Darrin Williams , CEO of Southern Bancorp, may have been a little surprised when a world-class business school professor came knocking at his door. Because of its success and mission, the bank had recently accepted a minority investment from global powerhouse, Bank of America. Yet, he could no longer fly under the radar.

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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

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Its market cap is over $2 trillion. In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. By 2019, Microsoft’s market capitalization edged past the $1 trillion mark, making it the world’s most valuable company. By 2023, its market cap reached $2.5

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United States: The World’s Leader In The Global Blockchain Market For 2020

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Even after the Covid-19 crisis, investment in Blockchain continues, a fact that is reflected in the estimates for the progress of the market in 2020. According to a report by IDC (Worldwide Blockchain Spending Guide Worldwide), the […].

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Five Foundational Truths of Youth Marketing (and Leadership)

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It is an important and comprehensive book for marketers, but there are some principles they share that have a much wider application, that I wanted to share. In the book, they list the five foundational truths of youth marketing (and leadership). Adam Wilson, 2018, Former director of brand marketing for Carhartt, North America.

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CPG Hiring Trends

N2Growth Blog

Many brands focus their marketing strategies on out-of-home consumption, socializing with friends and family, and humor to generate engagement. The ability to “think small and local” must be balanced with the global vision of a large CPG company. The role of a CPG CEO has always required a deep curiosity about consumers.

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2020 Top CHRO List – The People Leaders To Watch

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In the years that have passed, we’ve continued to expand and refine the list by looking for CHROs able to innovate and outperform their peers regardless of current market dynamics in play at the time. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?.

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Bridging Realities at Davos 2024: A Call for Empathetic and Engaged Leadership Amidst Global Discontent

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As global leaders gather at Davos, the pressing need for genuine leadership comes to focus amid widespread discontent with institutions. Upon departing Davos with your grand ideas, […] The post Bridging Realities at Davos 2024: A Call for Empathetic and Engaged Leadership Amidst Global Discontent appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.