In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Believe me, there’s nothing that can match the turnaround experience in teaching or seasoning a young manager. I was Nabob’s VP of Marketing, a 32 year-old disciple of an excellent turnaround CEO – a fellow by the name of Hugo Powell who eventually moved on to Interbrew (now Anheuser-Busch InBev ) as CEO.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 7, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. Think about the personal and behavioral characteristics of the stereotypical CEO.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. The rationale for wishy-washy strategic management is less brand mentoring by seasoned strategists. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. Leadership. The Perfect Brand Slogan. April 2011.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 4, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. My class needs a perspective on entrepreneurship within the corporation—if that exists.”. I went in assuming his students believed corporate management and entrepreneurship were principles of contradiction and the only contrarians would be members of the flat earth society. Human Resources.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 1, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. It’s not just that they are lousy people managers.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 12, 2021

Over the nearly 20 years that my colleagues and I have been studying and helping leaders, we’ve learned that boosting emotional compensation is based on meeting seven universal human needs to thrive at work: respect, recognition, belonging, autonomy, personal growth, meaning, and progress.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 16, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. Excessive layering kills ideas before they get to top management. Human Resources. Main menu Home.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

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

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. There’s unlikely a responsible CEO in America who hasn’t at one time, said, “You know what folks? Whether the CEO is driven by personal ethics, a socially changing world, or headlines praising “sustainable” organizations, business is finally responding to the green trend—albeit slower than many would like to see.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 27, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. ‘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. Main menu Home.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

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

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 14, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. Imagine the reaction of a supplier’s top management when they witness their brand featured at a price, well below cost. Human Resources.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. Main menu Home.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 29, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • August 29, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 2 Comments. There are all sorts of strategies in today’s business – at the top is corporate strategy, followed by a slew of functional and sub-functional strategies ranging from marketing to waste management. 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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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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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

The webinar will focus on the six universal human needs to thrive at work, the three elements of a Connection Culture that boost employee engagement and strategic alignment, and select best practices of great leaders who connect with and engage the individuals they lead. 21 and for individuals in Pacific time zones on Oct.

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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? 3) Be confident when communicating.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. Now my accountant, my lawyer, my portfolio manager and even my neighbour talk to me about brands. Main menu Home. Leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Don’t allow your communication to become increasingly disorganized, incomplete, or random. ” -- Bruce Tulgan, Founder & CEO of RainmakerThinking, Inc., For every employee, consider what enhancements are needed for safety, productivity and wellbeing.” -- David Grossman, Founder & CEO, The Grossman Group.

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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

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

In a nutshell, individuals who believe and behave in ways that are consistent with Universal Character Values (also known as character strengths), create “Connection Cultures&# that meet universal human needs to thrive. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 2, 2016

Receiving appreciation from others meets our human need for recognition, which has the effect of encouraging and energizing us. For items that have truly impacted you or the team, copy your manager as well to show the employee you are also showcasing their efforts beyond their direct environment. Examples of Gratitude in Action.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Don’t allow your communication to become increasingly disorganized, incomplete, or random. ” -- Bruce Tulgan, Founder & CEO of RainmakerThinking, Inc., For every employee, consider what enhancements are needed for safety, productivity and wellbeing.” -- David Grossman, Founder & CEO, The Grossman Group.

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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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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Don’t allow your communication to become increasingly disorganized, incomplete, or random. ” -- Bruce Tulgan, Founder & CEO of RainmakerThinking, Inc., For every employee, consider what enhancements are needed for safety, productivity and wellbeing.” -- David Grossman, Founder & CEO, The Grossman Group.

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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?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 18, 2010

Jim Goodnight, co-founder and CEO of SAS Institute, is not one of them. He spoke of using parallel processing, a form of artificial intelligence, to create new solutions that address thorny risk management issues faced by financial services institutions such as banks and insurance companies. Education is another field he mentioned.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 20, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. Human Resources.

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Even if you manage to find what appears to be solid leadership advice, does it actually help you advance your career and become a better leader? Absolutely, but there is one caveat… You need to be absorbing and applying what you read; it won’t help you if it goes in one ear and out the other.

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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?

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