From success to significance; From pride to humility, with John Brase, COO at The J.M. Smucker Co.

Are you hesitant to share your faith with those in your work circle? After today's episode, you won't be. John Brase talks about his experience sharing his faith with those he has worked with, and the positive effects it has had on his work life. Not only that, but how elements of that community still serves him today! It is my hope that this episode encourages you to lead with your faith close in mind! 

 

In this episode, you’ll discover… 

What is the key trait to winning at work and at home? (1:45)

Why John turned to faith. (7:58)

Success vs Significant (14:44)

How John keeps his identity in check when things don’t go as planned. (25:32)

 

Johns’s Bio: 

Through his 30 years of experience, John has delivered significant brand and category growth, including managing profit and loss responsibility for some of the largest CPG brands in North America.

In his current role, John has strategic oversight of the U.S. Coffee, Frozen Handheld and Spreads, Pet and Sweet Baked Snacks businesses as well as the Company’s Operations and Supply Chain functions.

Prior to joining Smucker, John held positions of increasing responsibility at Procter & Gamble, including leadership roles in sales, marketing, and brand management. Most recently, John served as Vice President and General Manager for P&G’s $6 billion North America Family Care business.

In addition to his professional leadership, John has been active in the community and with industry organizations. This includes serving on the University of Missouri Marketing Advisory Board; establishing and leading a “Success to Significance” Leader’s Group, which supports business leaders’ efforts to maximize their impact in the community; and acting as board president for One City for Recovery, an organization assisting the fight against opiate addiction.

John graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor of science in business administration in marketing & logistics. He also holds an MBA from St. Louis University.

 

What's Next? 

Are you struggling to win at both home and work? Maybe you’re crushing it at work, but home life is tough. Or maybe home life is great, but work is challenging. 

I want to give you 10 tips that I share with clients. Go to my website at www.corymcarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of “10 Ways To Win At Home and at Work.”

Have you read ‘Rise and Go’?

All leaders get knocked down from time to time, so this is a resource to help you get back up quicker. 

Check it out on Amazon.

Also, if you have not checked out my first book, please do! It is called Win At Home First and you can purchase it on Amazon Here. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.