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The Why, What And How Of Learning

Eric Jacobson

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. from 2007 to 2011. And in his book, he shares much about his time at Blockbuster and that company’s journey. The book is not a memoir, but instead intended to provide examples from my life journey to show what is possible even with seemingly impossible odds. “The

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Winning Principles For Leaders And Coaches

Eric Jacobson

In addition, for the book, the authors interviewed over 80 people with whom Campbell also worked. A few of my favorite takeaways from the book include: Your title makes you a manager. He ran the Google product team from 2002 to 2011. Tap into the power of love – Care about your employees fiercely and genuinely.

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The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager

Eric Jacobson

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” Some people suggested more than one book. Some during the course of the 18 months made the same book recommendations a couple times. The Top 20 Books are : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R.

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Q&A With Millennial CEO And Book Author Rick Lindquist

Eric Jacobson

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. He was promoted to Director of Sales in 2009 and took over as President in 2011. What inspired you to co-author your book?

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The Leadership Playbook Of Bill Campbell

Eric Jacobson

In addition, for the book, the authors interviewed over 80 people with whom Campbell also worked. A few of my favorite takeaways from the book include: Your title makes you a manager. He ran the Google product team from 2002 to 2011. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobson

In the new book, From the Bench to the Boardroom , Michael MacDonald shares his journey from humble beginnings in the outskirts of Philadelphia, to his college basketball career at Rutgers, to executive positions at Xerox and Medifast. Today, Michael shares these additional insights with us: What inspired you and Dick to write the book?

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Leadership Lessons From TouchPoints

Eric Jacobson

Some of my favorite parts of Douglas Conant''s and Mette Norgaards'' 2011 book, TouchPoints , are these lessons for leaders: You need to have dual vision. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books' No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted.