Seventh Generation, a sustainable household products company, has long been a shining example in the realm of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability. Providing safe and natural household products to consumers has provided a great example to the corporate world of how conscientious strategy and manufacturing can have positive impacts on people and the planet, without sacrificing profit.
John Replogle, who will take over duties as Chief Executive Officer and President of Seventh Generation on March 7th, has exhibited the type of track record that makes him a good candidate to head the company. His skills and competencies relevant to the position align very compatibly with Mumford's Skills Model of Leadership, and through this lens we can better understand the success he has enjoyed throughout his career.
In terms of individual attributes, Mr. Replogle has demonstrated that he possesses a great deal of crystallized cognitive ability, motivation, and the correct personality to head one of the world's most sustainable companies. Within the referenced article, we see the following description of the types of experiences that have solidified Mr. Replogle's crystallized cognitive abilities:
"Replogle previously spent three years at Unilever as General Manager, Skin Care, North America. He also served on the company's Operating Executive Committee and Global Category Board. His leadership was marked by successful efforts to improve the division's innovation, re-craft their marketing and build a strong leadership team.
Prior to that, he spent eight years with Diageo, most recently as President of Guinness Bass Import Company and Managing Director of Guinness Great Britain. Earlier, he held several other roles in Marketing, Sales and Strategy with Diageo. Replogle began his career as a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. Replogle earned an MBA from Harvard, graduating with distinction. He earned his BA from Dartmouth College."
Experiencing such success throughout many different corporate and consulting positions, in Northouse's terms, has led to Mr. Replogle's, "ideas and mental abilities learned through experience." These career experiences definitely outline Mumford's perception of the development between individual attributes and competencies, by showing the direct relationship between these attributes and such other competencies displayed by Mr. Replogle as problem-solving skills and general industry knowledge.
In addition to this ability, Mr. Replogle demonstrates repeatedly the motivation that has led to these achievements. In the article, he is described as an active proponent of education and a humanitarian. These motivating factors for Mr. Replogle have directly led to his seeking out of companies that make considerable sustainability efforts; and within such a growing industry and environment, he has experienced many favorable outcomes in a relatively short period of time.
Mr. Replogle's record of high performance within his widely-ranging career experiences speaks directly to the development of attributes into competencies and eventually into favorable outcomes shown to us by Mumford's Skills Model of Leadership. His motivation and experience-based abilities have provided him with a great deal of knowledge and problem-solving skills within the issues of CSR and sustainability. As he begins his journey at Seventh Generation, Mr. Replogle's attributes and consequent competencies will undoubtedly carry him to successful performance outcomes and yet again to a position of high-regard to those of us in the business of sustainability and responsibility.
-Kyle Hines
More information on the appointment of Mr. Replogle to CEO and President of Seventh Generation can be found at: http://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/31571-Seventh-Generation-Names-John-Replogle-to-Serve-as-CEO-and-President
I would agree with you that his attributes and competencies definitely align with the skills model of leadership and will ultimately make him an awesome candidate for the company and position. To add, was there any specific examples that Mr. Replogle's article entailed about influences from past career experiences or even current environmental influences that might enforce his ability to lead or may cause a barrier for him?
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I believe Seventh Generations' entrance into Walmart will be a continuous barrier for him. Though their products will be in the discount store, it will never be at the lowest price. Thus, consumers will continue to buy other products that are less expensive. I feel this will have an effect on his motivation. He will have to drive though this barrier and continue to show a willingness to continue putting placing products with the retailer. He will have to display dominance with his commitment to social good. The combination of these three attributes are critical in his ability to lead the organization to the top of the market.
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