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Today's Leadership Quotes

Eric Jacobson

I really like these motivating and inspiring quotes featured in a 2011 issue of Men's Health magazine: The best way to predict the future is to invent it -- Alan Kay Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm -- Ralph Waldo Emerson A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty -- (..)

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Today's Leadership Quotes

Eric Jacobson

I really like these motivating and inspiring quotes from a 2011 issue of Men's Health magazine: The best way to predict the future is to invent it -- Alan Kay Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm -- Ralph Waldo Emerson A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty -- Winston (..)

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Quotes And Wisdom From Steve Jobs

Eric Jacobson

Be sure to check out the October 10, 2011 issue of Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, where you'll find an entire 66-page issue that takes you through the entire life of Jobs in what they describe as a biography of a boundary-breaking thinker and endlessly astute businessman. Simple can be harder than complex. Don't be trapped by dogma.

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Today's Quotes For Leaders

Eric Jacobson

I really like these motivating and inspiring quotes from the September 2011 issue of Men's Health magazine: The best way to predict the future is to invent it -- Alan Kay Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm -- Ralph Waldo Emerson A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty (..)

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The Most Common Ways Leaders Use LinkedIn

Eric Jacobson

A full recap of Lab42's findings (conducted in July 2011) are in the October issue of Entrepreneur magazine. A few tips for leaders: Participate in LinkedIn groups that cater to your target market to engage in conversation. Seek out groups with lots of activity rather than lots of members.

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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. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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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. Its from William Arthur Ward , one of Americas most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate.

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