Eric Jacobson

MAY 9, 2018

AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Leadership is not a quality that is innate in some people and not others. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways that you can develop strong leadership skills during your adolescence. Joining clubs and teams is a great way to develop leadership skills. Anyone can develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 3, 2019

The sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not lose its cool.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

The sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not lose its cool.

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Class Management How To Loyalty 50

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 31, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Don’t just manage people, coach your people. Those are: Lukewarm leadership buy-in.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 27, 2014

One of my favorite sections of the book, The First-Time Manager , is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not rationalize mistakes. Class is good manners.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2024

From talent acquisition hacks to building a kickass company culture, these books will get you fired up to tackle the ever-evolving world of work. This list unveils the best HR books of 2024, packed with insights to help you navigate the hybrid model, understand the changing employee landscape, and future-proof your HR strategies.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 23, 2021

Like adults, students of all ages struggle with how to manage their time. Encountering the necessity of time management for the first time, high schoolers juggle classes, extracurricular activities (all but mandatory for college admissions), jobs, internships, family responsibilities, and more. Register for this free event here.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

When I talk about the ideas in my book, The Next Level , one of the first things I usually say is that the next level is any leadership situation which requires different results. The ideas I’m sharing in this post are the basics of a crisis leadership playbook that is something of a work in progress.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 28, 2017

AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 24, 2020

Leadership is always challenging. This week, I want to start with three basic physical routines that are essential to stress management – eating, moving and sleeping. So, there you have it – some best practices for eating, moving and sleeping that will help you manage your allostatic load during these unusually stressful times.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 6, 2016

AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 12, 2015

AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2018

One of the most important skills for any manager is listening. We are born with the ability to listen, yet somehow managers, at some point in their careers, seem to forget how to use this natural born gift. Listening is one of the most consistently lowest rated behaviors in 360 degree feedback assessments for managers.

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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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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 10, 2015

One of my favorite sections of the book, The First-Time Manager , is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not rationalize mistakes. Class is good manners.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Playbooks Sharpen Your Leadership Skills - learn up-to-date leadership techniques to better manage your team, your peers, and your boss. One of the most powerful books I've read in 10 years. One of the most powerful books I've read in 10 years. This is my gift to you. Lex is the best interviewer out there!

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 6, 2021

In this episode, you’ll discover a system used by world-class athletes, performers, and CEOs to build their confidence, achieve transformational results, and overcome their limiting mindsets. 2:44 – Tina’s background caring for people and her earlier leadership memory. Get Tina’s Book. Connect with Tina.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 30, 2013

AMACOM''s (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class is good manners.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 12, 2010

That’s one definition of leadership. It’s definitely a definition of class. The Next Level Find out what insiders know about executive success in Scott Eblin’s new and expanded book, The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success. So, what’s your take? Any other lessons to be learned from the LeBron drama?

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Lead from Within

MARCH 17, 2020

Whether you’re a first-time manager, a senior executive, or a CEO , there may come a time in your leadership when you feel you’ve reached the limits of your own leadership abilities. Here are the best approaches when you hit a leadership wall: Understand and admit your limitations. The Leadership Gap. Get schooled.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 5, 2015

AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

Class 50

Class Management Loyalty Books 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

AMACOM''s (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Leadership change carries a cost. Let’s explore some areas where the cost of leadership change is evident and essential. School can be conferences, conversations, concentrated reading, or virtual classes. Another cost of leadership change can be hiring or firing of certain leaders. Change Management'

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2017

Welcome to the June 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! I tend to compare summer leadership to summer school. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting provided How to Manage Your Boss. Bill recaps, “Leadership isn’t always about managing your direct reports.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

O NE OF THE MOST challenging leadership problems is to get people to speak up , especially as it concerns realizing the value of the “small voice in the room.”. With this impressive implementation, it had managed to enter into an agreement with a much larger, high-profile player in the industry. He holds a Ph.D. Knox, Kentucky.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Guest post from John R Childress: In 1965, when I was a junior in high school and sporty, stylish and innovative cars were all the rage, Ralph Nader, a Harvard trained lawyer, published a book that was both highly controversial and highly influential. Leadership is a responsibility! The book had a seminal effect,” Robert A.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Atomic Habits By James Clear I've read a lot of books on changing behavior and building habits -- this book is different from others in the way it covers an enormous amount of ground in the larger area of self-improvement while seamlessly tying all these ideas back into the central theme of habits. This is my gift to you.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

APRIL 16, 2019

So I took basic photography classes and some that were a bit more advanced. Taking classes wasn’t enough for me to learn the craft of photography. Likewise, it’s easy for you as a leader to read books or observe other leaders without the sweat and vulnerability involved with trying, failing and picking yourself up again.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The book was a huge business bestseller and served as a guide for managers for many years to come. It became required reading in business school classes. Yet, 40 years later, few now speak of the book. When the book project started in 1978, the U.S. Hands-on, value-driven leadership.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

We follow the acronyms, rules, and checklists we’ve learned from the innumerable books we’ve read, classes and symposiums we’ve attended, and mentors whose wisdom we’ve sought. Let’s call this methodology what it is: a recipe for leadership. Perhaps it’s because as managers, we face a horde of challenges.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 9, 2013

AMACOM''s (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class is good manners.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 28, 2014

This post was recently published at Smartblog on Leadership. Sadly, there are many organizations that are still using this outdated method of leadership development. While force-feeding leadership development was never a good idea, neither is going too far in the other extreme. Read books. Yes, books!

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Amacom (of the American Management Association) has just released the sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not rationalize mistakes. Class is good manners.

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