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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

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. They know it means: Understanding yourself. Managing yourself. Understanding others. Managing relationships.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobson

The book (co-authored by Dick Weiss ) chronicles Michael’s story of going from an underdog athlete to a turnaround CEO, and how he took his student-athlete experience and translated those learned lessons to successes in his career. But if you set goals, strive to reach them, you will ultimately learn invaluable lessons.

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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. He joined Zane Benefits as its thirteenth employee in 2007.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobson

It was a tough pill to swallow, but I clearly understood that my role as a leader from the rear and as a mentor helped contribute to the success of the team. He has been profiled by Forbes , People , and on CNN and has been named a 2012 CNN Hero and awarded the 2011 GQ Better Men Better World Award.

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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. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal

Eric Jacobson

Monday, January 17, 2011 New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson, wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. That will increase their motivation.

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A Maxim For Leaders For 2011

Eric Jacobson

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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