#103: Chris Fehrnstrom on Leading Positive Change with Humility

Episode 103 March 29, 2022 00:46:34
#103: Chris Fehrnstrom on Leading Positive Change with Humility
Teaming Up with Simon Vetter
#103: Chris Fehrnstrom on Leading Positive Change with Humility

Mar 29 2022 | 00:46:34

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Simon Vetter

Show Notes

How do you build a brand that captures people’s emotions? What can you do to lead organizational change? What does the wine-making process consist of? If you like to drink wine, you’ll love this episode. 

Chris Fehrnstrom is the CEO of White Barn Consulting Group, LLC. He has a deep background in the wine industry and has served as the Chairman of the Wine Institute and the Chairman of the Wine Market Council. He was also the CFO and general manager of the startup, wine.com, Chairman of the Wine Market Council, Brand Manager at the E. & J. Gallo Winery, and even worked as the Business Unit Manager at Ocean Spray Cranberries. Today we’re talking about leadership, team development strategy, in addition to wine. I am your host, Simon Vetter.  

Chris has amassed more than 25 years of work experience in both public and private corporations. He’s held the title of everything from President to Chief Financial Officer, to Chief Marketing Officer and has handled tasks that have included organizational design, executive leadership, brand marketing, and innovation. Chris has an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Teaming Up Conversations is powered by Stand Out International, and hosted by Simon Vetter.   Simon is an executive leadership coach and CEO of Stand Out International, Inc., and his focus is on behavioral change and executive leadership coaching.  Simon trains managers and teams in Fortune 500 companies, guiding them toward better focus, increased clarity, and personal balance.  Simon is the author of “STAND OUT! Branding Strategies for Business Professionals,” and has a Masters in Business and Marketing (lic.rer.pol.) from the University of Bern, Switzerland.  He is certified in DISC, CDR, Hogan, Opposite Strengths, viaEdge Leadership Agility, Strength Development Inventory, Alpha Leadership, and 360 Leadership Survey Tools.

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Resources

White Barn Consulting

Chris Fehrnstrom, LinkedIn

Lead with Humility, Twitter

Simon Vetter Website

Simon Vetter LinkedIn

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