In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. Why HR and the CEO should be joined at the Hip. by John • September 6, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 1 Comment. My regret is that I did not free up my other hip for Human Resources, a group of eager young managers at the rear of the functional pecking order.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 7, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. Is There a CEO Afterlife? by John • August 7, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Life • 0 Comments. Those of you who have followed my blog have an idea of how I’m spending my time as a retired CEO. But, not every CEO follows this trodden path.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • November 20, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. The rationale for wishy-washy strategic management is less brand mentoring by seasoned strategists. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 4, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • April 4, 2011 • Leadership , Strategy • 0 Comments. My class needs a perspective on entrepreneurship within the corporation—if that exists.”. Your job is to choose a company with a buoyant culture and leadership that’s not afraid of change. Human Resources.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 1, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • May 2, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 1 Comment. The most blatant was the Boards of Scott Paper and Sunbeam hiring ‘Chainsaw Al Dunlap’ as their CEO despite his reputation as a corporate sociopath. We look at ways to manage around them.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. Ironically, this slogan was not created by an ad agency but by an Allstate sales manager in 1950. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources. Leadership. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. April 2011.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 16, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • May 16, 2011 • Leadership , Strategy • 3 Comments. One of my best mentors during my CEO years was my monthly Harvard Business Review. I can tell you, the articles’ principles helped guide me as a CEO and later as a strategy consultant. Leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • July 10, 2011 • Leadership , Strategy • 0 Comments. There’s unlikely a responsible CEO in America who hasn’t at one time, said, “You know what folks? Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. After the stint at Bristol-Myers, I moved on to Beecham Products (now GlaxoSmithKline) as Brand Manager of Brylcreem Hairdressing, Macleans Toothpaste and Silvikrin Shampoo. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources. Leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This is what the founder and CEO of a tech manufacturing startup with 180 employees realized in early June as his beleaguered team addressed a host of problems. After reading my book about strategic pivoting , the CEO asked me to hold a strategic retreat to help the company restrategize its plans.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The following 10 leadership and business book authors recently answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 27, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. ‘Doing Right Things’ or ‘Doing Things Right’ by John • March 28, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 0 Comments. Most CEOs want their companies to do things right because that’s a sign of good management. Human Resources.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. 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. Human Resources. Leadership. Main menu Home.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

2 Comments so far william czander on May 31st, 2010 Happiness coaches are part of the great conspiracy that began some 20 years ago when CEO’s , hedge fund managers and bankers discovered if they outsourced jobs to China and India it would increase the bottom line and they would all get rich. Remember “smile or your fired”.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. After the stint at Bristol-Myers, I moved on to Beecham Products (now GlaxoSmithKline) as Brand Manager of Brylcreem Hairdressing, Macleans Toothpaste and Silvikrin Shampoo. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources. Leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Do Leadership Books Really Help Advance Your Life and Career? There's a sea of poor advice to wade through looking for those leadership pearls of wisdom , especially with the popularity of blogging and the ease of self-publishing. Leadership books aren't a magic cure-all that turns you into a great leader overnight.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 14, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • April 14, 2011 • Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. I’ll take an educated guess and say that P&G and Unilever top management knew absolutely nothing of the conspiracy until the regulators came knocking. Human Resources. Leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. One of my marketing managers recommended the company join Rick’s sponsorship group. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources. Leadership. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. Search My Site.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 29, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • August 29, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 2 Comments. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources. Leadership. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 1, 2020

Decipher the Leadership Code. Many people are overwhelmed when they are studying leadership. It so often appears that there’s a code somewhere that needs deciphering. Alain Hunkins has released Cracking the Leadership Code that helps you demystify leadership. Leadership effectiveness is mired in mediocrity.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. My intent was to write about business, life and writing - 30 posts later, I’ve managed but one post on life (Lessons from 9-year Olds) and one on writing (Branding the Aspiring Novelist). Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos, has written a thoughtful account of what he has learned from experiences in life, in business and from his studies of the fast growing field of positive psychology. In hiring, Zappos has developed a process to identify individuals who have both competence and character that fits a healthy work culture.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Free Connection and Employee Engagement Webinar Oct. Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Free Connection and Employee Engagement Webinar Oct. why is everyone smiling?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

More than one CEO has said, “Leadership is 90 percent communication,” and research bears them out by showing that the way in which managers communicate with employees is one of the most important factors in driving employee engagement. Maya Angelou. Where do I belong? How do I Fit in? 4) Tell stories of significance.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Today, the following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

After defining connection, we identify the “Connection Culture&# as the environment that produces emotional and rational connections that, as The Conference Board’s definition says “influence [people] to apply discretionary effort to [their] work.&# The Connection Culture meets universal human needs.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 12, 2010

During the session, Michael and Jason will cover: Six universal human needs to thrive at work Three core elements of a culture that motivates employees to give their all Best practices of leaders who energize the people they lead Why task and relationship excellence are necessary to achieve sustainable superior performance.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 16, 2010

Friedman cites Dov Siedman’s belief that in an interconnected world we need “sustainable values&# more than ever. In past posts I’ve written about Dov, his book entitled How and LRN, the company he founded to promote principled leadership. I couldn’t agree more. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 21, 2011

Last year I met with Jim Goodnight, SAS Institute’s founder and CEO, to learn more about his leadership and SAS Institute’s culture. Jim Goodnight, co-founder and CEO of SAS Institute, is not one of them. Everyone there knows that Goodnight, in addition to his CEO duties, spends time writing code like many of them.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

The Connection Culture meets universal human needs for respect, recognition, belonging, autonomy, personal growth and meaning. When these needs are met, people thrive individually and collectively. The Connection Culture is ultimately grounded in character strengths and virtues. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. When I was a young product manager back in the ’70s, the only people I could talk to about brands were my colleagues in the marketing department and the advertising agency.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 18, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Has Jim Goodnight Cracked the Code of Corporate Culture? Jim Goodnight, co-founder and CEO of SAS Institute, is not one of them. Michael Lee Stallard is president of E Pluribus Partners, a leadership training and coaching firm.

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Chart Your Course

AUGUST 14, 2012

All humans need to feel appreciated. Graham Weston, co-founder and CEO of Rackspace Managed Hosting, gives the keys to his BMW M3 convertible for a week to his top performing employees. What motivates employees to sell, manage, service or connect with people the way they do? President’s Employee Recognition Dinner.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 20, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership. by John • July 20, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing • 2 Comments. If only more CEOs, Managers and Employees were this determined to work with integrity in what they do and stuck to these ideals, the world would be a much different place.

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Chart Your Course

AUGUST 14, 2012

All humans need to feel appreciated. Graham Weston, co-founder and CEO of Rackspace Managed Hosting, gives the keys to his BMW M3 convertible for a week to his top performing employees. What motivates employees to sell, manage, service or connect with people the way they do? President’s Employee Recognition Dinner.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

As human beings we have emotions, hopes and dreams, a conscience, and deeply felt human needs. This is the age of mind and strength. So often we focus on the tasks of our work and neglect the relational aspects. When we don’t, it is damaging to our mental and physical health and to the health of those around us.

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