Eric Jacobson

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Raise your hand if you have ever experienced burnout during your career? The longer version of my why is that in 2011, I had a hypertensive emergency with a blood pressure reading of 200/110 that was brought on by severe chronic stress and burnout. I sense many raised hands. That is because workplace burnout is incredibly common.

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Winning Principles For Leaders And Coaches

Eric Jacobson

Campbell, who died in 2016, started his career as a football coach at Boston College and Columbia then switched to business in 1979. Schmidt served as Google CEO and chairman from 2001 until 2011, google executive chairman from 2011 to 2015, and Alphabet executive chairman from 2015 to 2018.

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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. Michael : I was inspired to write the book as I neared retirement and looked back at my life and career.

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The Leadership Playbook Of Bill Campbell

Eric Jacobson

Campbell, who died in 2016, started his career as a football coach at Boston College and Columbia then switched to business in 1979. Schmidt served as Google CEO and chairman from 2001 until 2011, google executive chairman from 2011 to 2015, and Alphabet executive chairman from 2015 to 2018.

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Q&A With Millennial CEO And Book Author Rick Lindquist

Eric Jacobson

He was promoted to Director of Sales in 2009 and took over as President in 2011. In order to attract, develop and retain the best people (especially with respect to Millennials) in today’s job world, you must have a plan to advance your workers’ career opportunities during their time with you. Good advice. Lindquist : Huge.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobson

Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Key Leadership Takeaways From The Book, Against The Grain

Eric Jacobson

The 2011 Oscar-winning documentary, Undefeated , (Best Documentary Feature) tells his story of how he inspired his teams on and off the field. Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. And, football coach Bill Courtney tells many compelling stories in his book, Against The Grain. A real "gut check."

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