There's no evidence that large, diversified food companies win over time.

Learning to celebrate success is a key component of learning how to win in the market.

I strongly believe that you can't win in the marketplace unless you win first in the workplace. If you don't have a winning culture inside, it's hard to compete in the very tough world outside.

My most memorable meal is every Thanksgiving. I love the food: the turkey and stuffing; the sweet potatoes and rice, which come from my mother's Southern heritage; the mashed potatoes, which come from my wife's Midwestern roots; the Campbell's green-bean casserole; and of course, pumpkin pie.

The groups that will do well in this kind of environment are groups that were ignored for some time; food, beverages, household products, necessities.

I have a foundational belief that business results start with culture and your people.