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. Resourceful. But, not every CEO follows this trodden path.

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MAY 1, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • May 2, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 1 Comment. Vulture Culture, Alan Parson’s musical composition told the story of a person’s struggle for money, fame and power. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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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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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • May 23, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 3 Comments. Ironically, a great slogan’s constraint to longevity can be the boredom of the marketer. Marketers like change, but often they make change for change’s sake. I suggest the slogan has become generic to the market.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 26, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts — wind and solar power dried our clothes. We used a push mower powered by a human being. We exercised by working hard; we didn’t need a health club to run on treadmills powered by electricity.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

How many times have you heard that “knowledge is power?” In every vocation, from academics to business to politics, the knowledge theorem and its power corollary is seemingly undeniable. . Power Corollary: Better Decision-making = Power. Power Corollary: Better Decision-making = Power. The reason?

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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

DECEMBER 27, 2014

For more on the 80/20 rule, complexity, and the power of strategic focus, download a free introductory chapter of my new book Do Less Better: The Power of Strategic Sacrifice in a Complex World. Branding Human Resources Leadership Life Marketing Strategy Uncategorized Do Less Better In the CEO Afterlife Vision'

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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. Like many giants, Kraft has thrived by doing more with less , thanks to several acquisitions and the ensuing power of clout. There are plenty of generic strategic choices to drive a business forward.

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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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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Innovative Commitment Google and Tesla exemplify the power of fostering a culture of innovation. Companies must focus on nurturing and developing their human resources. In a crowded market place, extraordinary products stand out. Agility and experimentation beat planning and process in times of dramatic change.

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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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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 14, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • March 15, 2011 • Life , Marketing • 2 Comments. When computers came along, I learned to use one, but as a means to an end; for me the computer was a fancy typewriter rather than a power tool of communication and enlightenment. Human Resources. Main menu Home.

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Engaging Leader

JULY 14, 2014

Back in episode 89, about the Power of Brevity, we discussed why brevity works and provided four tips for being brief yet powerful. Whether it’s a letter or email from the […] Back in episode 89, about the Power of Brevity, we discussed why brevity works and provided four tips for being brief yet powerful.

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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. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook. She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 26, 2011

We believe we need to own and control the primary technologies behind the products that we make and participate only in markets where we can make a significant contribution. There is nothing more powerful than differentiation in a competitive arena. Cook said, W e’re on the face of the earth to make great products. Differentiate.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

NASDAQ: APPL ) has named Andrea Jung , CEO of Avon  (NYSE: AVP ), as the eigth member of its board of directors. Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, stated that Jung will bring a “new dimension&# to the company’s board. Andrea Jung is the first woman and the first Asian to hold a seat on Apple’s board.Â

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In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 14, 2015

All the way from the C-suite’s choice of markets in which to compete to a person’s daily “to do” list , the “how” is the capacity to make tough strategic choices and tough strategic sacrifices. Assume you are a CEO considering the tough strategic choice to discontinue some product lines to help focus your business.

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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

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. The path upon which I am walking is the one paved by powerful corporate cultures and shared employee values. That doesn’t meant they can’t be strategically powerful. There are far more than you think.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • November 13, 2011 • Branding , Life , Marketing • 5 Comments. They probably haven’t figured him for a good marketer. He’s making a living by following the 4 P’s of Marketing. Herein is the power of the mind to create the persuasive call to action. Human Resources.

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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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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

Each secret serves as a powerful guiding principle for achieving success. 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: Your Definitive Guide to Leadership Development was the result of extensive research.

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HR Digest

JULY 28, 2023

In contrast, employer branding is the reputation that an employer creates in the labor market. Companies that have a positive employee brand have employees who are also powerful brand ambassadors. Organizations with a strong employee brand have employees who are also powerful brand ambassadors.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 1, 2016

Thirty-five years ago at a ceremony in Vancouver, BC, I accepted AMA’s Marketer-of-the-Year Award on behalf of Nabob Foods. That night, I presented the marketing strategy that catapulted a regional brand to national leadership in Canada. In the CEO Afterlife. Some required significant adaptation.

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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. You’re Not a Real Marketer until You Create a Brand [link]. Is There a CEO Afterlife?

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 20, 2014

Negotiating for a lower price or something extra is the modus operandi of every antique retailer, real estate broker, flea market merchant and automobile dealer. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. Everyone is looking for a good deal, a real bargain. But, beware.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 11, 2012

Successful multi-product companies in various markets achieve success by narrowing their businesses into manageable units. Last year, Booz & Company conducted a broad study amongst 1,800 executives on the power of focus in business. less, better’, whether that focus be on projects, product lines or markets. The CEO? .

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 1, 2012

No doubt, many CEOs will try to replicate the principles that catapulted Apple to the most valuable company on the face of the earth. If the answer is “not many”, then your CEO has a whack of work to do because this is the culture that moves companies from the comfort zone to the magic zone. Will they be able to do it?

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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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Steve Farber

MAY 25, 2018

Talk about walking the walk … when her company did a ‘180’ from bankruptcy to double digit annual gains, people development expert Indie Bollman along with the company CEO gave much credit to application of the LEAP and Greater Than Yourself approaches created by Steve Farber. The result? Click here to download the Trailer Bridge case study].

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2018

Online marketing firms. Banking, insurance benefits, human resources, etc. CEO roundtables. Professional service firms, including lawyers, accountants, marketing, public relations, quality management. Power Stars to Light the Business Flame is now out in all three e-book formats: iTunes , Kindle , and Nook.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 11, 2018

Simply defining these valued behaviors - and marketing them like crazy with, for example, posters throughout your workspace - does nothing more than increase awareness. Some new valued behaviors might need to be added to address new temptations, new generations, new customer or market demands, etc. The impact is powerful.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 11, 2012

Successful multi-product companies in various markets achieve success by narrowing their businesses into manageable units. Last year, Booz & Company conducted a broad study amongst 1,800 executives on the power of focus in business. less, better’, whether that focus be on projects, product lines or markets. The CEO? .

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Department of Labor Home Page Tom Peters, The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Change Guru TUTs Adventurers Club: Explore the power of thought & creative visualization to manifest dreams! The Secret - The Law of Getting What You Want The U.S.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

During my tenure as a CEO, my Board of Directors never posed questions pertaining to corporate culture. These leaders are responsible for perpetuating “the way” or making changes depending on the market environment or the needs of the enterprise. That’s a big mistake. . I wasn’t surprised in the least. Others do not.

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