In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

I began blogging about leadership, strategy, marketing and life last February. Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader [link]. In this post, I compare the ineptitude of BP against the leadership of Rudy Giuliani during a much bigger crisis. But as the year closes, I realize that I’ve posted 54 blogs.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Without leadership, a business enterprise will eventually fail. The glue that binds leadership, strategy, and execution is people – quality individuals at the board level, in the C-suite, in the office, on the factory floor, and in the field. . Survival is possible without a strategy but seldom over the long haul.

Human Capital 203

Human Capital Competitive Advantage Tactics CEO 203

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2014

The Korn Ferry / Exelis Action Corp Leveraging Military Leadership Program (LMLP) is dedicated to helping transitioning veterans make the most successful and rewarding transition possible. Moreover, exiting military have likely had the opportunity to experience greater levels of leadership responsibility than peers in their same age group.

Succession 67

Succession Talent Management Leadership Resources 67

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

The book comes together beautifully in a well written exposé of the importance of leadership. Here is a summary of Kevin Murray’s leadership communication fundamentals: 1. Provide a framework for leadership and action, through mission and values. Murray’s content. Learn to be yourself, better.

Fashion 197

Fashion Crisis Audience Entrepreneur 197

LDRLB

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Without leadership, a business enterprise will eventually fail. The glue that binds leadership, strategy, and execution is people – quality individuals at the board level, in the C-suite, in the office, on the factory floor, and in the field. Survival is possible without a strategy but seldom over the long haul.

Human Capital 141

Human Capital Competitive Advantage CEO Tactics 141

In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Most of you have heard the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater,” or something to that effect. Basically, the idiom advises us not to discard something valuable in our eagerness to get rid of some useless thing associated with it. If you are not careful, this can happen to businesses going through a rough patch.

Short-term 232

Short-term Long-term Advertising Hammer 232

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Diversity is about so much more than human resources issues. Several years ago, we realized that specialized positioning and communications are necessary for social harmony and a global economy. We are a diverse population, and the same ways of communicating do not have desired effects anymore.

Diversity 84

Diversity Budgeting Open-book Risk Management 84

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 30, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. And, having that job security helps to keep employees loyal. Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Loyalty Mentor Mission Statement Tips 66

In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 4, 2012

They are staffers, not line managers. I’ve met both over my long career as an executive, a consultant, and a board member. Strategists and Strategic Planners may read the same periodicals and have similar destinations in mind, but there is a difference between the two.

Strategic Planning 221

Strategic Planning Document Competitive Advantage Consultative 221

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. And when you fail to demonstrate traits critical to successful leadership, the expectations of your colleagues and subordinates are dashed. But, leadership isn’t always directing others. Leadership Comes in All Shapes and Sizes.

Report 100

Report Career Discount Mentor 100

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 21, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional.

Mentor 56

Mentor Mission Statement Tips Learning-by-Doing 56

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

Once the PR crisis passes, things will get back to normal. Our human resources department takes care of that. Can’t change the weather or the world. So, why bother trying to change anything else. That’s just the way he-she is. Learn to live with it. We’re afraid of litigation.

Budgeting 72

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 72

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 28, 2012

During my tenure as a CEO, my Board of Directors never challenged me with questions pertaining to the corporate culture. I wasn’t surprised in the least. Jacobs Suchard directors expected me to run the company as an entrepreneurial enterprise, and as long the numbers were coming in, they assumed I was doing just that.

Competitive Advantage 131

Competitive Advantage Long-term CEO Ethics 131

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

This is not something that can be conducted alone by internal human resources departments. Quality programs are communications driven and should be captained by public relations counsel who possess this expertise. They will conduct communications audits and strategic planning. Research drives most communications programs.

Quality 50

Quality Metrics Strategic Planning TQM 50

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Provide leadership. Top management has as a priority the need to develop and practice People development, skills and team building responsibilities. Human Resources program is active, professional and responsive to the organization. A leader’s purpose and job is to give direction and purpose and motivate his people.

Succession 50

Succession Strategic Planning Budgeting Goal 50

In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 21, 2014

But not every company is bestowed with the LEADERSHIP that unleashes talent’s power. Talent without leadership is as good as spitting into a gale-force wind. . But, there was another of those big catches—the new music teacher was woefully weak in leadership. This lesson in leadership will last a lifetime.

Leadership 253

Leadership Class Human Resources Crisis Management 253

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

As companies prepare for climate change, many overlook the critical impact on employee health from events like wildfires, extreme heat, and flooding. This oversight can lead to significant financial costs due to increased healthcare expenses, reduced productivity, and decreased labor availability.

Cost 28

Cost System Products Productivity 28

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Involve your head of marketing and human resources early. Customers, employees, and partners are watching to see how the company reacts. Are you being transparent? Are you taking responsibility? Are you living up to your own mission and values? You and Your Team Series.

Crisis 16

Crisis Supply Chain Brand Learning-by-Doing 16

Strategy Driven

MARCH 9, 2016

We explored those questions while researching for our recent book, Navigating an Organizational Crisis : When Leadership Matters Most , (available on Amazon) and came away with some insight about how leaders might ready themselves. Organizations turn to their leaders with intensified demands during crisis. About the Authors.

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Crisis Automotive Human Resources Education 50

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 21, 2011

Leadership. by John • March 21, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing • 1 Comment. Call it a hiccup or a long-term slump; every brand faces a crisis. Whether self-created or a swipe from the blind side, crisis recovery can be elusive. Human Resources. Leadership. Main menu Home.

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Brand CEO Long-term Crisis 140

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Rethinking Retention : Ineffective supervisors trump programs and drive turnover. Number one is key.

Mentor 50

Mentor Mission Statement Tips Learning-by-Doing 50

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2015

Absentee leadership. Revival is not too late, but whatever you do. remember, the steps you take must be transformational, not incremental. Sick companies are never turned around by doing more of the same, better. So here is your 50 Shades of Corporate Decay ‘watch’ list : 1. Lack of vision. High employee turnover.

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