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From Financial Engineering to Operational Excellence: How Private Equity is Reshaping CPG

Lauren Stiebing 5/20/26 Lauren Stiebing 5/20/26

From Financial Engineering to Operational Excellence: How Private Equity is Reshaping CPG

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Lauren Stiebing 4/14/26 Lauren Stiebing 4/14/26

Global vs. Local: The New Rules for Brand Strategy in 2026

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Beyond Category Labels: How CPG Companies are Redefining Growth

Lauren Stiebing 3/23/26 Lauren Stiebing 3/23/26

Beyond Category Labels: How CPG Companies are Redefining Growth

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The End of the Specialist Era: Why Commercial Breadth Now Trumps Category Depth in Consumer Goods Leadership

Lauren Stiebing 3/19/26 Lauren Stiebing 3/19/26

The End of the Specialist Era: Why Commercial Breadth Now Trumps Category Depth in Consumer Goods Leadership

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The Interview Disconnect: Why Your Executive Search Process Is Working Against You

Lauren Stiebing 2/16/26 Lauren Stiebing 2/16/26

The Interview Disconnect: Why Your Executive Search Process Is Working Against You

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The Death of the Single-Category Expert: Why Range Beats Depth in Modern FMCG

Lauren Stiebing 1/20/26 Lauren Stiebing 1/20/26

The Death of the Single-Category Expert: Why Range Beats Depth in Modern FMCG

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Navigating Career Transitions in FMCG and Retail: A Strategic Guide for Executives

Lauren Stiebing 10/24/25 Lauren Stiebing 10/24/25

Navigating Career Transitions in FMCG and Retail: A Strategic Guide for Executives

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The Future of Digital Hiring: Why Hybrid Teams Are Winning

Lauren Stiebing 10/21/25 Lauren Stiebing 10/21/25

The Future of Digital Hiring: Why Hybrid Teams Are Winning

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The Rise of the Generalist: Why Range Beats Specialization in Modern FMCG

Lauren Stiebing 10/8/25 Lauren Stiebing 10/8/25

The Rise of the Generalist: Why Range Beats Specialization in Modern FMCG

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The $5.5 Trillion Question: Is Your Company Ready for Gen Alpha?

Lauren Stiebing 8/8/25 Lauren Stiebing 8/8/25

The $5.5 Trillion Question: Is Your Company Ready for Gen Alpha?

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Lauren Stiebing 7/29/25 Lauren Stiebing 7/29/25

Heritage Brand Revitalization: A CEO’s Guide to Balancing Tradition with Innovation

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Big CPG Brands Are Buying Innovation Instead of Building It

Lauren Stiebing 7/21/25 Lauren Stiebing 7/21/25

Big CPG Brands Are Buying Innovation Instead of Building It

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Beyond the Exit: How Strategic Outplacement Creates Lasting Value for Everyone

Irene Domingo 7/10/25 Irene Domingo 7/10/25

Beyond the Exit: How Strategic Outplacement Creates Lasting Value for Everyone

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Why Challenger Brands Are Winning With Cross-Category Collaboration?

Lauren Stiebing 6/18/25 Lauren Stiebing 6/18/25

Why Challenger Brands Are Winning With Cross-Category Collaboration?

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What Headhunters Won’t Tell You About Board Selection

Lauren Stiebing 2/17/25 Lauren Stiebing 2/17/25

What Headhunters Won’t Tell You About Board Selection

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The First 90 Days: Essential Strategies for Building Your Dream Team in a New Leadership Role

Lauren Stiebing 8/11/24 Lauren Stiebing 8/11/24

The First 90 Days: Essential Strategies for Building Your Dream Team in a New Leadership Role

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The C-suite Scorecard: Matching talent with vision

Lauren Stiebing 4/10/24 Lauren Stiebing 4/10/24

The C-suite Scorecard: Matching talent with vision

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What Does Inclusive Leadership Mean in 2024 and How it Has Been Blurred by D&I Goals?

Lauren Stiebing 1/31/24 Lauren Stiebing 1/31/24

What Does Inclusive Leadership Mean in 2024 and How it Has Been Blurred by D&I Goals?

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Why Unexpected Risks Become Opportunities for Well-balanced Executive Teams

Lauren Stiebing 1/25/24 Lauren Stiebing 1/25/24

Why Unexpected Risks Become Opportunities for Well-balanced Executive Teams

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Act Your (Company’s) Age: How the “Corporate Lifecycles” Model Can Help Consumer Companies Find Better Talent

Lauren Stiebing 11/10/23 Lauren Stiebing 11/10/23

Act Your (Company’s) Age: How the “Corporate Lifecycles” Model Can Help Consumer Companies Find Better Talent

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