Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. In the meantime, add this book to your must-read list.”

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

An empathetic approach to organizational culture has been proven to have positive business outcomes. Empathy has been shown to drive positive business results and has numerous therapeutic effects on stressed employees. A S workplace cultures evolve, we must specifically prioritize the needs of each human being.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Books like Helping People Change and The Power of Bad , have the power to change forever how we work with others and address the things that hold us back. Grace tells the stories of women and men who are making a positive difference in our world by devoting themselves to serving as agents of positive change. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2019. The Innovator's Book : Rules for Rebels, Mavericks and Innovators (Concise Advice) by Dr Max Mckeown. The intent of this book—the author's goal for you—is to understand the baseless underpinnings of almost all our fears.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The problem is most people don’t know what to look for in a leader, and according to a recent study by Chief Executive magazine many CEOs don’t seem to know what to look for either. A positive mind-set — 26%. Following are the results in descending order of importance: Adaptability to change — 60%. Delegation — 28%.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 21, 2023

The CEO is in a position to ensure that a company’s culture is strong, healthy, and nurturing. A strong company culture can attract and retain top talent, increase productivity, and create a positive workplace environment. CEOs must also be willing to engage with their leadership team and take the time to listen to them.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

W HEN A CEO first assumes their position or joins a new company, they’re often quick to make changes to the executive team, creating a group of trusted advisors who will drive their strategic agenda. But once the CEO has been in place for a few years, this dynamic changes. You have to put the company ahead of each business.

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Leading with Trust

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Leave a comment on this guest post by Jim Dittmar and John Stanko to be eligible for for one of three complimentary copies of their new book, “The LEADERS Model: Essential Practices for Today’s Leaders.” Your initial reply to this question may be, “I’m not in a position of authority or supervision.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This is a guest post by best-selling author and speaker, Jon Gordon about the value of developing positive relationships with the people you lead. I’ve had many managers approach me and tell me that my books helped them realize they needed to focus less on rules and invest more in their work relationships. So what happens?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

In Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World , former Chairman and CEO of IBM Ginni Rometty redefines power as a way to “drive meaningful change in positive ways for ourselves, our organizations, and for the many, not just the few.” This could keep people from trusting themselves. How do we do that?

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 1, 2018

For the last 20 years, and all around the world, we CEOs have invested untold millions into the question: “What does it take to have an engaged workplace culture?” We’ve bought books, retained consultants, rolled out surveys, looked deep into the hearts and minds of the people who work for us. How to Be a Soul-Sucking CEO.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 28, 2013

Ginny Rometty, CEO of IBM. Author Book Notes Leading Personal Growth Taking others higher Leadership Development organizational success' Doubt, uncertainty, and apprehension describe growth points. Growth and comfort do not coexist.” Growth feels good after, not during. New feels awkward.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 31, 2015

What are the market forces at work – are they playing fair or are they slowly (and possibly illegally) undermining your position. What got them to this position (IQ) is now failing them. What got them to this position (IQ) is now failing them. Here’s a great book to read on this topic. Think holistically.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 13, 2013

I recently read “ Think Like Zuck: The Five Business Secrets of Facebook’s Improbably Brilliant CEO Mark Zuckerberg ” by Ekaterina Walter (I received an advance copy). Like most things, it can be used for good or bad, but the vast majority of hackers I’ve met tend to be idealistic people who want to have a positive impact on the world.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it? What does a CEO really do anyway? Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Making the Necessary Course Correction Although it won’t happen overnight, these key steps will promote the needed paradigm shift to develop positive dimensions of character: 1. Their new book, with co-author Gerald Seijts, is The Character Compass: Transforming Leadership for the 21st Century (Routledge, Oct.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This time each year, I select from all the leadership books I read during the year my pick for the best new leadership book of the year. It was a tough choice, so for 2022, I'm picking two books: Both books are timely, highly relevant, full of great teachings and well worth reading for leaders at any stage of their careers.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shares his love of learning: “The one thing that I would say that defines me is I love to learn. I buy more books than I read or finish. Source: Steve Clayton, Microsoft’s chief storyteller, interviews CEO Satya Nadella. Source: The Power of Positive Leadership. * * *. YouTube (4:44).

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Leaders can create a positive conflict culture by modeling effective conflict management behaviors and working to change the systems that support conflict resolution. is CEO and Senior Consultant at Kilmann Diagnostics (KD) in Newport Coast, California. Thank You to Our Guest Ralph H. Kilmann , Ph.D., Formerly, he was the George H.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

2 - Have a list of "instant" tasks and small items that can be knocked off when you have a few moments. ++ On the weekend, I read Profit from the Positive - Proven Leadership Strategies to Boost Productivity and Transform Your Business by Margaret Greenberg and Senia Maymin. It is a positive book that serves as a valuable reminder.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2020

However, times have changed, and now and then, we see a female CEO or a leader leading the organization and taking it to high points of success. We bring to you books which every professional and career-minded woman should read once in their lifetime. This book is a great read for a person starting in their career.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Sustainable leadership is a direct result of leaders that encourage feedback, listen and act positively on the information they receive to take their leadership effectiveness to the next level. The list below represents my picks for the best leadership books of 2013. * * *. Related Interest: Best Leadership Books of 2012.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 17, 2022

In this episode, Donato Tramuto, recognized CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist makes the case that compassion is a key leadership principle that drives trust, success, and innovation while raising morale, building stronger teams, and improving overall performance. Get the Book. Connect with Donato.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 11, 2022

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to participate in a LinkedIn Live conversation with Walt Rakowich, former CEO of S&P 500 firm Prologis and author of the book Transfluence. It was a great discussion on topics that are top of mind for many of today’s current and emerging leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Think of any top performing CEO and you’ll find that to the one, they possess an uncanny ability to focus on highest and best use activities. While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2010

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Developing The CEO Within You. What are the market forces at work – are they playing fair or are they slowly (and possibly illegally) undermining your position.

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, November 19, 2010 Mostly Links and Random Thoughts Today, I thought I would change it up a bit an just do a few links to content that might interest. I had feedback that my blog was turning into just a book review blog. I call it CEO Blog - Time Leadership because of my keen interest in time.

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RapidStart Leadership

JUNE 29, 2017

A book I recently read does a great job of helping to answer those questions. [In The book tells the story of a fictitious tech startup, DecisionTech. In her first two weeks as CEO, Kathryn does…almost nothing. This book is a big help in that direction. How do you diagnose the problem and go about it curing it?

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CEO Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Drowning in Oil Finally we have a touch of winter. I read a gripping book about the BP oil spill in the gulf called Drowning in Oil - BP and the Reckless Pursuit of Profit by Loren Steffy. Drowning in Oil reviews the CEO track records at BP. I am CEO between positions.

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CEO Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Monday, December 27, 2010 Wiki Brands According the the NY Time is a good season to forgive. I read an awesome and inspiring book - Wiki Brands - Reinventing Your Company in a Customer-driven Marketplace by Sean Moffitt and Mike Dover. He talks a lot about positioning. I am CEO between positions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 1, 2023

How to Turnaround a Bullying Situation: Stories of Hope In our research for our upcoming book on navigating workplace conflict, we’ve been talking to people who’ve confronted a workplace bully and changed the story. I was new in this position. My new CEO is there. Many of these stories have two things in common.

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Mills Scofield

JULY 27, 2014

Michel is finishing his assignment as Commanding General (CEO) at NATO Air Training Command in Kabul, Afghanistan in a few weeks. And the best part is it offers all of us a series of compelling leadership lessons on how each of us can promote positive change in our surroundings-one willful choice at a time.

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, November 26, 2010 Social Nation I ran the 4 th annual Turkey trot in Huntington yesterday. I read a great book by Barry Libert - " Social Nation - How to Harness the Power of Social Media to Attract Customers, Motivate Employees and Grow Your Business ". Social Nation is one such book for me.

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Monday, November 15, 2010 Early Exits Angel investors and VCs all like to sell one of their portfolio companies. Basil Peters, a famous angel investor wrote a book Early Exits - Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors (and maybe not VCs). Thedford is straightforward about why he wrote the book.

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