In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 15, 2012

Steve Jobs and Larry Page took note of the environment in which their companies would operate but fretted little about it. 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.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 10, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • April 11, 2011 • Human Resources , Strategy • 0 Comments. Sixty-five innovative operations - four in the state of California alone. So why don’t they reduce the number of operations? Know the reputation of the CEO. Main menu Home. Leadership. Bottom line?

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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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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • December 11, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. 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

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • November 20, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Michael Jackson , the theme to “Billie Jean” and a phenomenal blend of marketing and entertainment drove the Pepsi brand to the pinnacle of contemporary culture. Main menu Home. Leadership. About John.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Companies must focus on nurturing and developing their human resources. Financial Health and Sustainability Sound financial management, diversification of revenue streams, and long-term financial planning are vital in weathering financial crises and market fluctuations. Operations are the foundation of every company.

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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. To rise from the ashes, our young management team made several tough sacrifices to transform a multi-product, multi-brand operation from generalist to specialist. There are plenty of generic strategic choices to drive a business forward.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 3, 2014

Caution is the operative word. By contrast, Schultz, Starbucks CEO, is strategically bold, entrepreneurially bold, and imaginatively bold. Human Resources Leadership Marketing Strategy BP Culture Donald Trump Entrepreneurship Howard Schultz Life Mentoring Starbucks Vision' Bold needs a qualifier, a partner.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 11, 2020

Yet while all physical assets had turned to cinders, founder and CEO Jerri Rosen was devastated but determined. “We Within hours of the fire, the CEO of Goodwill of Orange County donated space in their warehouse and donations. She opened her own marketing and advertising business and more. Turn the page.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 27, 2014

The operative word in the question is “YOU.” Branding Human Resources Leadership Life Marketing Strategy Uncategorized Do Less Better In the CEO Afterlife Vision'

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 19, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. A Boomer’s Advice to Marketers: Go Ahead, Make My Day. by John • June 19, 2011 • Life , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. Today, we represent a marvelous marketing opportunity. We operate by the mantra of “use it or you lose it.” Aha,” say the savvy marketers.

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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.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources. Shanelle Reese, Chief People Officer, Wonderschool The Talent Turnaround 2023 witnessed a seismic shift in the tech landscape, with unprecedented levels of turnover fueled by layoffs, career changes, and a resurgent job market.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Brand Surgery – excerpts from my Marketing Magazine article. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. I see evidence in niche and specialty markets; I suspect senior people in smaller companies spearhead inventions. Main menu Home.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • July 24, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 3 Comments. Sometimes it is the marketers themselves that prematurely bring advertising campaigns to premature conclusions. Marketers operate in a dynamic world. Human Resources. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife.

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Engaging Leader

JULY 14, 2014

Whether it’s a letter or email from the CEO, a benefits communication from Human Resources, or a video from Operations about how to improve quality or safety, much of what companies send their people is a mind-numbing flood of corporate speak.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 17, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. I am delighted that so many readers of the CEO Afterlife blog have asked for details of the content that goes into the 1-Page Strategic Plan. This is the break from day-to-day operations; it is the organization’s future. No matter the company type, the CEO is responsible for increasing shareholder value.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 14, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • April 14, 2011 • Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. As much as ‘branded’ companies pride themselves on being ‘value-added’ marketers, they continually exchange ‘price buyers’ with their competition. Main menu Home. Leadership. Insider Insight on Price Fixing. About John.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

I cannot even begin to count the number of times I’ve had a CEO tell me that certain immutable business principles just don’t apply to his/her business because, “this business is different.&# Moving on…Believe it or not, CEO is not always synonymous with all knowing business guru.

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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. As for sport, the game of market share was an easy way to track success. With only 100% available to the players of the market share game, you knew whether your play(s) made you a winner or a loser. But hold on for a moment.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Issues such as globalization, decentralization, and the rapid pace of today’s marketplace have forced companies to evaluate the way they operate. Determining exactly how to turn these challenges into opportunities keeps many CEOs awake at night. Focus on human resources development and business experience. .

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

There is one universal principle that determines the degree of success of all businesses: Be the preferred provider to your markets. So, how does a business build competitive advantage by becoming the preferred provider to the markets it serves? The CEO is responsible for tone and culture. The title of your book is Be Different!

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 6, 2012

Old school CEOs either don’t know how to innovate, fear innovation or simply fail to comprehend the true definition of the word. As an influential shareholder, I’d begin, not by mandating my CEO to change, but by changing my CEO. Penny instilled Ron Johnson as their new CEO. Size need not matter. Last year, J.C.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

A good CEO costs no more than a bad one – sometimes far less when you consider costly mistakes and lucrative severance packages. There might be elements that are worth emulating, but certainly not the ethic of dominance, because by their very nature, small and medium sized operations have no clout. There are far more than you think.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

As the CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, he anticipates monumental shifts in the HR landscape and urges organizations to embrace systemic HR and AI technologies. The HR Digest: Can you share key milestones in your career journey, and how they shaped your perspective on the global talent market?

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. The data also helps EY manage its workforce to meet current and future market demands.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 22, 2012

When I was on the ‘hot seat’ and in the line of fire as a CEO, I constantly dealt with pressing day-to-day issues such as bringing in the quarter, forecasting erratic commodity markets, reacting to predatory pricing, and stressing over sales shortfalls and excess inventory. Lead the market with a strategic initiative.

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Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

They carry titles such as vice president or senior director and have responsibilities for one or more functions — such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, technology, legal, and human resources. They run business units and geographic regions.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

I began blogging about leadership, strategy, marketing and life last February. So, with the help of WordPress analytics and content judgment, here’s my list of the top ’CEO Afterlife’ blogs of 2011. There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process. Is There a CEO Afterlife?

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 20, 2015

Riverside Auto Group, a second-generation company owned equally by three brothers, operates seven dealerships employing 190 people throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (Marquette, Escanaba, and Iron Mountain) and Wisconsin (Marinette).

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 19, 2017

” She apparently operated in an environment where her role was defined by her title, which commanded respect, expertise and positioning of her patients. For example, two CEO’s sit at a table, but they aren’t equal. Would you rather sit at the dinner table of the CEO of an SME or a large corporate?

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Frances Hesselbein – Former CEO, Girl Scouts of America and Peter Drucker Foundation. Alan Mulally – Former CEO, Ford and Boeing Commercial Aircraft. CEO Magazine – CEO of the Year. Deepa Prahalad – Focused on design and emerging markets. Non-profit CEOs. Former CEO, Covestor and CircleLending.

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Leading Blog

JULY 20, 2020

If you are going to have the power to operate without authority and work things out at your own level—what I call working sideways (and diagonal)—then, first, you’ve got to align yourself with the people making decisions: you’ve got to go vertical. Remember, somebody is always in charge. Decisions are being made at a higher level.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 12, 2020

Former Chief Operating Officer of Pinterest, Françoise Brougher, has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging gender discrimination and wrongful termination. She said she was fired by CEO Ben Silbermann when she protested against her treatment. The CEO treated the matter as trivial and degenerated it into a gender issue.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

Jason Richmond is President & CEO of Ideal Outcomes, Inc. Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market. Culture Is a Passing Fad: For many years, CEOs have shrugged off suggestions to work on their corporate culture.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

It’s my stance that HP usually leaps before it looks and I am not sure that I am sold on Whitman as the new CEO. HP Has a Poor Track Record in Past CEO Selection. Former CEO Mark Hurd exercised poor judgment with a contractor, former CEO Carly Fiorina was unable to successfully forge the merger between HP and.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

One of the best sources of understanding is experience, such as in-market know-how, familiarity with competitors and customers, or expertise in leading during turbulent times. When I was a CMO and CEO, I operated with an entrepreneurial mindset that required taking decisions as early as possible. Entrepreneurial Mindset Power.

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