Why Whole Foods is in a Pickle

Why Whole Foods is in a Pickle… Whole Foods finds itself in a situation common to businesses across wide ranging categories. The dilemma or pickle for Whole Foods in grocery speak isn’t unusual for large companies. Category leaders as they … Continue reading

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Why Can’t People Get Along?

People getting along and aligned to execute against business objectives is key to a successful enterprise. Today we have technology that enable information systems and modes of communication that make it easier for people in organizations to link, even remotely. … Continue reading

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Intel Brand Platform Extends Technology Leadership

The Intel Brand platform extends the technology leadership for the company in a way that the technology alone can not. Intel cleverly introduced Intel Inside in the early 90’s as a differentiating communications and co-marketing program. This effectively promoted Intel’s … Continue reading

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Lessons of Experience- Interview of Entrepreneurs and Startups by Capital Network Magazine

Lessons of Experience- Interview of Entrepreneurs and Start Ups This story features Peter Klinge and his companies, and offers perspectives on his experience in serving and growing business. Peter is a senior marketing and general management executive with significant experience … Continue reading

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Greatest Business Rivalries & Why They Are Important to Innovation…

By Peter Klinge, Jr. Greatest Business Rivalries & Why They are Important to Innovation… Inspired by the March, 2013 Fortune story here’s why competitive rivalries are important. Focus the mission of the organization on the highest priorities; Highlight weaknesses and … Continue reading

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Effective Leaders Know Communication- the GM story- Here’s How to Do Better

Effective Leaders Know How to Tell a Good Story- GM could not. Here’s How to be a Better Leader Through Communication Skills Reading a Fortune review of Ed Whitacre’s new book, American Turnaround, I was intrigued by the story of … Continue reading

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How to Align ‘Why’ to Growth Outcomes

By Peter Klinge, Jr. of KLINGE associates The following outlines principles for how to Align the Why of your business to Growth Outcomes. Informed by experience this shows how to develop strategy and a plan that is aligned with a … Continue reading

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Do You Still Read? Holiday Reading List Review…

Have you heard that people don’t read much beyond what they snack on digitally with various feeds on their smart phone? I don’t have the readership facts on hand. It appears difficult to find time to read thoughtfully and critically. … Continue reading

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How to Effectively Transition Leadership for Growth

Leadership transition of the CEO is hard and messy, but it’s possible to effect transition in meaningful, gratifying ways that build legacy companies for generations to come. The central issue appears to stem from alignment of the company’s products and … Continue reading

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Klinge Business Growth Ideas

Happy Halloween! Hopes and Prayers to everyone in the East suffering in the aftermath of Sandy. Three Growth Ideas to bring to your attention. Story of one of the greatest business decisions- Intel Business Warfare and the power of positioning. … Continue reading

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