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. Transforming a company into a superorganism that beats the competition. And he shares his techniques for: Turning a healthy fear of failure to your advantage.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 10, 2021

magazine featured a compelling article about author and leadership expert Jim Collins , who has studied leadership for more than 30 years and penned multiple best-selling books. I define that by a test: If your company disappeared, would it leave a gaping hole that could not easily be filled by another enterprise on the planet?

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 24, 2022

This is your playbook for how to approach DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) work in a way that will support real progress in your company,” says Owyoung. Studies prove that companies with more diversity in their ranks are more innovative, expand their markets, and perform better financially.

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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. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. Too many companies fail to see underlying natural gifts that people have.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 24, 2023

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 29, 2022

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. It’s also a story an executive might tell as part of negotiating the sale of the company when the current owners want to cash out. Today's Flashback: A look back to 2019. Paul : The vision story.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 1, 2021

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective company/corporate cultures. Top managers had a clear, realistic and strategic vision for how the company would grow and compete in the marketplace. Leaders provided opportunities for the company and its employees to give back to the community.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2023

Fisher , author of the new book, To The Top: How Women In Corporate Leadership Are Rewriting The Rules For Success. “We Yet, only 9% of the largest 100 companies in the S&P500 index are led by women, shares Fisher. We are seeing a demand for leaders who cultivate a kind of compassionate command,” adds Fisher.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 7, 2021

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. And, what exactly is heart culture ? Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 23, 2022

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2021

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 7, 2022

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. It’s also a story an executive might tell as part of negotiating the sale of the company when the current owners want to cash out. Paul : The vision story.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

In Peter Block ’s book, The Empowered Manager (Second Edition) , he shares that the following values and statements can shape a vision of greatness for your employees and company. Each starts with, “We want:” Consistency between our plans and actions. A willingness to share. To disagree without fear. Commitment to a long-term strategy.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 4, 2021

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine,” says Deanna Mulligan , author of the new book, Hire Purpose: How Smart Companies Can Close The Skills Gap. It is the entire world.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 26, 2020

The book, The Hidden Leader , helps managers spot, cultivate, and keep the hidden leaders within their companies. Read this book to hone your skills on how to find the hidden leaders within your company regardless of their position or title. Focusing on achieving results rather than completing tasks. Remaining highly customer purposed.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 8, 2017

Here are some of the things the companies often ranked as " best companies " by leading industry magazines do to attract and retain employees. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm. Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 6, 2021

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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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 9, 2023

Ginni Rometty Today, as co-chair of the non-profit OneTen , good power drives Rometty’s mission to connect millions of people without college degrees to family-sustaining jobs, part of a larger movement to get companies to hire for skills not only degrees so they can fill open positions and expand economic mobility.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 20, 2020

Check out 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. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 11, 2021

Each offered the one question they would ask to move a company forward. And, my most favorite is : How can we become the company that would put us out of business? What question do you ask to help move your company forward? One of my favorite articles from a 2014 issue of Inc. From the list, my favorites are : Are we relevant?

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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. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. Aligning your management team with your company's goals and reiterating your values through various communication channels. And, what exactly is heart culture ? Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement. Complacency.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Each offered the one question they would ask to move a company forward. And, my most favorite is : How can we become the company that would put us out of business? What question do you ask to help move your company forward? One of my favorite articles from a 2014 issue of Inc. From the list, my favorites are : Are we relevant?

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 1, 2021

Check out 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. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 27, 2015

Here are some of the things the companies often ranked as " best companies " by leading industry magazines do to attract and retain employees. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm. Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment.

Company 50

Company Library Sports Magazine 50

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

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. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

“In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine,” says Deanna Mulligan , author of the book, Hire Purpose: How Smart Companies Can Close The Skills Gap. It is the entire world.

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Skills Company Shaw Crisis 50

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 8, 2020

Each offered the one question they would ask to move a company forward. And, my most favorite is : How can we become the company that would put us out of business? What question do you ask to help move your company forward? Years ago in an issue of Inc. From the list, my favorites are : Are we relevant?

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 11, 2021

From cover-to-cover of Made From Scratch you’ll learn the leadership lessons of the late Kent Taylor , founder of the restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse. His approach to business was often out-of-the-box, however, his business lessons and leadership lessons from the course of his life and career and invaluable.

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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. o Mentoring the person for a period of time before recommending a leadership book. Maxwell · Kenneth H.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

"The clearer your company culture, the less likely it will be hijacked by the weaker personalities in your team," explains Mary Christensen , author of the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader. "A A few guidelines will ensure a level playing field for all team members as they pursue their individual goals."

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 3, 2019

Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization.

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