In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

In my mind, the best CEOs are usually the ones who are in a race to the future – they’re obsessed with defining the future because they can’t stomach the thought of reacting to a future created by their competitors. During his era, Steve Jobs was miles ahead of every other forward thinking CEO in that race.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 16, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Tough-Minded Ways to Innovate. 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. Innovative companies are led by innovative leaders. Leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • November 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Life , Marketing , Strategy • 0 Comments. For example, if it was innovation and creativity that brought revival, chances are high that innovation and creativity will remain a cornerstone of their corporate culture.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. Like other human resource competencies, resourcefulness needs to be taught and nurtured, through deliberate focus and training.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 25, 2022

Taylor, the CEO and President of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shares his personal experiences and candid, compassionate and practical thoughts on how to transform the way to select, retain and train employees in today’s, post-COVID and radically changed business environment. Taylor, Jr. Taylor, Jr.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. The CEO said, “We’re in the peace-of-mind-business.” At Fortis we help businesses use natural gas more efficiently, save energy and seek innovative energy solutions to save money.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • October 23, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Innovative. Steve Jobs managed to harness the resources of 49,000 employees to introduce and successfully market a slew of breakthroughs. Human Resources. Main menu Home.

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HR Digest

MARCH 23, 2023

Meet Sonia Coleman, the new Chief Human Resources Officer of Walt Disney appointed by CEO Bob Iger. In a recent CHRO news development, Sonia Coleman has been appointed as the chief human resources officer of Walt Disney Company. Coleman will succeed Paul Richardson, who served in the role for over 15 years.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. 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. In the case of struggling Nabob Foods, two significant innovations facilitated the turnaround.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 13, 2023

According to a report by Accenture, although CEOs recognize the importance of utilizing data, technology, and people for growth, only a small percentage of large global companies are effectively utilizing these elements. Those that do have the potential to increase productivity by 11%, leading to increased profitability and revenue growth.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2014

JoAnn Corley shares her interview with Zappos man Rocknee here… Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. She considers herself a champion of human potential and deeply believes we need to put the human back in human resource.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. She considers herself a champion of human potential and deeply believes we need to put the human back in human resource. Interesting read I must say. One of many takeaways [.]

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 15, 2012

Great CEOs will deal with the challenges of these ever-changing environments and continue to lead the march forward with compelling visions, insightful strategies and flawless execution. How CEOs prioritize and exercise the principles of great leadership forever hinges on the needs and the conditions of the enterprise they lead.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. She considers herself a champion of human potential and deeply believes we need to put the human back in human resource. .” Who would think that [.]

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 4, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Their competitive edge eroded because the people at the top, who considered themselves the corporate brain, failed to innovate. Innovation and entrepreneurship began a comeback, albeit in measured bites. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources.

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Women on Business

MARCH 18, 2011

Can a CEO be brutally honest? Everyone from sales clerks to CEO’s have been talking about the ‘burning platform memo’ from Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop. The memo begs the question, can honesty propel innovation? More often than not, innovation springs from neccessity. Read the full memo here, here.)

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

In my mind, the best CEOs are usually the ones who are in a race to the future – they’re obsessed with defining the future because they can’t stomach the thought of reacting to a future created by their competitors. During his era, Steve Jobs was miles ahead of every other forward thinking CEO in that race.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In an exclusive Q&A session with Paige Ross, Global Head of Human Resources at Blackstone, we gain profound insights into the world of talent management and employee development within one of the world’s leading financial institutions. In this role she oversees human resource management globally for the firm.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 19, 2012

Last week I identified the successful 21 st century CEO as someone who is constantly thinking about the future. I also made the point that the 21 st century CEOs will not allow the changing business, social, economic or technological environments to negatively impact the performance of their enterprise. CEOs will be time-starved.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 21, 2020

Hire to innovate. Business and HR leaders can cover all the bases by keeping innovation in mind as they select new hires. It may feel good to have a homogeneous staff, but this stifles innovation. HR.com, the Society for Human Resources Management and many more business publications. Good culture will follow.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 14, 2023

As more businesses are transitioning to remote work, some prominent CEOs remain opposed to the movement. The authors argue that offering remote work as an option to employees can be a potent recruitment tool that can be implemented easily by organizations with the necessary resources.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. To its credit, GSK still owns Macleans and although it is no longer the #3 brand, chomping at the tails of Colgate and Crest, Macleans has benefitted from contemporary marketing and dental care innovation in a few geographies. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Today, there’s a venerable list of female executives who have shattered that glass and gone on to illustrious careers as successful CEOs. Less diversity hinders creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Success in the new economy requires creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. That was two decades ago.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Jack Welch’s replacement wanted ‘Innovation at Work’ — not bad for culture and corporate morale, but in my view, short on consumer relativity. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

In my mind, the best CEOs are usually the ones who are in a race to the future – they’re obsessed with defining the future because they can’t stomach the thought of reacting to a future created by their competitors. During his era, Steve Jobs was miles ahead of every other forward thinking CEO in that race.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. To its credit, GSK still owns Macleans and although it is no longer the #3 brand, chomping at the tails of Colgate and Crest, Macleans has benefitted from contemporary marketing and dental care innovation in a few geographies. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 29, 2013

s fledgling CEO Marissa Mayer made her first misstep. Innovation has always been what makes good businesses great. And innovation does not happen without change and risk. This past February Yahoo!’s In a company-wide email, she announced Yahoo! was changing its telecommute policy. Part of being a leader is managing change.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Risk-averse CEOs find comfort in the ‘ doing more of the same’ strategic mode. The essence of sacrifice in her mind was giving up something of value for another consideration; when people are together they are more collaborative and innovative. There are plenty of generic strategic choices to drive a business forward.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources. It is a crucible where tradition and innovation clash, forging a new paradigm in workforce dynamics. The year demands that the pulse of innovation beats strongest within the corridors of a dynamic and future-focused HR strategy.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 18, 2014

It starts with the corporate strategy, and includes marketing strategy, and the all-important human resource strategy. More on complexity and the road-tested strategies that cut through the clutter can be found in the pages of my new book for leaders, managers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Here’s a clue to the French liquor-maker’s culture, from their annual report: “We will continue to raise our game so that creativity and innovation are the heart of our model. Great observation – that it's creativity and innovation in the business plan that matters, less so the advertising.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

The hospitality industry is resilient and offers dynamic opportunities for growth and innovation, but what sets Hyatt apart is our colleagues and our purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. I have held many Human Resources roles across industries at global companies.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Innovative Commitment Google and Tesla exemplify the power of fostering a culture of innovation. Innovation isn’t just the breakthrough concepts which often sets the course for extraordinary companies, but ongoing innovations small and large. Companies must focus on nurturing and developing their human resources.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 24, 2019

Human resource and talent management departments justify this practice by assuming appraisals must be given for the organization to understand who needs to be: · laid off if the company needs to cut costs · terminated with documentation · coached · promoted · aligned with the performance management tool (another fad?)

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 6, 2012

So much has been written about business innovation this past year. Those walking the talk are on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. Are we to deduce that innovation is the domain of new economy and early-stage life cycle businesses? These innovators love playing rocket man. Last year, J.C.

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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. Human Resources. A client in need of innovation? One of my mentors was brilliantly creative, the other skillfully strategic. Perennial Wisdom.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Kristen Ludgate, who leads 3M’s human resources team, talks to The HR Digest about the “15% culture” philosophy that has helped attract the industry’s most driven workers and how tough times can have a motivational impact on the workforce. To what extent is that down to a successful ‘Culture of Innovation?’

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