Leadership Books To Read During Spring Break
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 2, 2024
When you have some downtime to relax and ready, I recommend these compelling books about leadership: Spring break is just around the corner for many people.
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Best New Leadership Book Of 2023
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. Leadership comes in moments.
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My Favorite Leadership Quotes From The 5 Levels Of Leadership Book
Eric Jacobson
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Leadership is action, not position. Here are some of my favorites quotes from John C. It's about advancing your team.
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My 10 Favorite Quotes From The Book, The 5 Levels Of Leadership
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 3, 2024
Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Leadership is action, not position. Here are some of my favorites quotes from John C. It's about advancing your team.
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Leadership Quotes From The Book, Leading With Grit
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes.
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Best New Leadership Books Of 2022
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. And their book provides readers clear and practical insights to help them succeed in making those connections. A word that comes up a lot in the book is “empathy.”
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Leadership Books To Read This Fall
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Looking for a good book about leadership to read this fall? I recommend all of these:
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My 10 Favorite Quotes From The 5 Levels Of Leadership Book
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 19, 2023
Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Leadership is action, not position. Here are some of my favorites quotes from John C. It's about advancing your team.
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Leadership Lessons From Lisa Lutoff-Perlo's Accomplished Career
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Today brings the new and inspiring book, Making Waves , by Lisa Lutof-Perlo. In the book, she reveals how she navigated an extraordinary four-decade journey with boundless energy, quick wit, and the pursuit of excellence in the face of adversity. Thank you to the authors for sending me an advance copy of the book.
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Book Highlights: The Leadership Contract
Eric Jacobson
MAY 22, 2021
"Truly accountable leadership is the only way to build an organization that can survive and thrive in our increasingly complicated world," says Vince Molinaro , author of his revised and updated bestseller, The Leadership Contract. What is the hard work of leadership that you must tackle in your role? Why are you avoiding it?
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How Ambitious Managers Make The Jump To Leadership
Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. That book, in essence, is about what leaders do.
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The Definitive Book On Servant Leadership
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. You're sure to take lots of notes as you capture advice from this powerful book, where as John C.
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First Leadership Book To Give To A New Manager
Eric Jacobson
MAY 26, 2021
Years ago when I started my leadership and management blog, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within a leadership discussion forum on LinkedIn. That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book.
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This Week's Leadership Book To Read: The Leadership Challenge
Eric Jacobson
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty-plus years since the book was first published. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z.
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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2015
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Greg Friedman, Ms, CFP You'll also learn from the book the most common culture killers , which are: Focusing too much on a hierarchical organization. Looking inward before taking those crucial first steps toward change. Complacency. Not guiding the troops. Holding on to toxic employees.
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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2016
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. James Dallas. When the rate of external change exceeds the rate of internal change, the end is in sight.
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Five Must-Read Business Books To Read This Summer
Eric Jacobson
JULY 9, 2023
Stumped for what business books to add to your summer reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.
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5 Leadership And Business Books To Read This Winter
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 16, 2021
Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?
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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2018
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.
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Leadership Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 27, 2024
Brad Jacobs’ new book provides you a treasure-trove of leadership lessons from a man with more than four decades of CEO and serial entrepreneur experience. In the book, Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success in corporate America – and distills a lifetime of business brilliance into a tactical road map.
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Leadership And Life Quotes From The Book, Leading With GRIT
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 26, 2022
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes.
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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2018
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 10, 2020
Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.
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5 Leadership Books To Read This Winter
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 17, 2020
Stumped for what business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.
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Management And Leadership Books To Read This Month
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 26, 2021
Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. In her book, author Esther K. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories.
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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2014
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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Today's Leadership Book Recommendation
Eric Jacobson
MAY 10, 2020
If you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish. Where are there gaps?
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Book Recommendation For Leaders: The Leadership Challenge
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 16, 2020
There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty-plus years since the book was first published. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z.
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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2014
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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Leadership Books To Read This Summer
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 2, 2020
Starting to choose which business books you'll read this summer? Here are some leadership books I highly recommend:
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Growth Is A Leadership Issue, Not A Sales Issue
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Edinger , author of the new book, The Growth Leader. Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. His book explains why that is true. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership. That’s your first step.
Leadership Quotes From The Book Leading With Grit
Eric Jacobson
MAY 17, 2022
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes.
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Looking Back: Best New Leadership Book Of 2016
Eric Jacobson
JULY 5, 2020
After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Technically, the book came out in the fall of 2015, but gained its popularity and momentum in 2016, hence my selection as my 2016 pick. James Dallas.
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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2018
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 13, 2020
The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.
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Leadership Lessons From Movies
Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. We’re going to discover that movies are a fantastic way to learn, grow, and engross yourself in leadership. We’re going to dive into some reel leadership.”
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Four Leadership Books To Read This Summer
Eric Jacobson
MAY 4, 2021
Searching for good leadership books to read this summer? I recommend these:
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Some Of My Favorite Leadership Books
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 13, 2021
Some of my favorite books about about leadership include:
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Best Leadership Book Of 2018
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 22, 2019
In December, I'll post my selection for the best new leadership book for 2019. In the meantime, here's a reminder/re-posting of my selection for 2018: The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.
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Insights From The Authors Of The Leadership Book, Step Up
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 27, 2020
The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? What are common misconceptions about leadership?
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Management And Leadership Books To Read This Month
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 8, 2020
Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. In her book, author Esther K. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories.
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This Week's Leadership Book To Read
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
If you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish. Where are there gaps?
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Leadership Lessons From The Book TouchPoints
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Some of my favorite parts of Douglas Conant 's and Mette Norgaard 's book, TouchPoints , are these lessons for leaders: You need to have dual vision. You need to be able to address the most pressing need and do it in a way that makes your employees more capable and ready to take on the next issue.
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Five Leadership Books To Read This Fall
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Stumped for what business books to add to your fall reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.
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Leadership And Life Quotes From The Book, Leading With Grit
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 14, 2021
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink's, Leading With GRIT , being a powerfully instructional book for leaders, it's packed with compelling leadership and life quotes.
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Leadership Quotes From The Book, Leading With Grit
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 9, 2020
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes.
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