Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. Some junior person at an AI company might apparently be great at writing succinct memos on complex topics, so the common response is to give that person more memos to write. Baird/Sullivan : We are all gifted at something.

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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. Top managers had a clear, realistic and strategic vision for how the company would grow and compete in the marketplace.

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Company Committee Long-term Education 65

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

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. Managers to exist to serve their employees. Each starts with, “We want:” Consistency between our plans and actions. A willingness to share.

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Examples Company Long-term Energy 65

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 3, 2022

Martin , he urges business leaders to toss out the old ways of thinking, and instead try new models in every domain of management – from competition and customers to strategy, data, culture, talent, mergers and acquisitions, and everything in-between. If companies are patient, they will be rewarded. In the book, authored by Roger L.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 7, 2023

Martin , he urges business leaders to toss out the old ways of thinking, and instead try new models in every domain of management – from competition and customers to strategy, data, culture, talent, mergers and acquisitions, and everything in-between. If companies are patient, they will be rewarded. In the book, authored by Roger L.

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Rogers Management Strategy Books 65

Eric Jacobson

MAY 10, 2021

Two of the most powerful takeaways from the article for me are Collin’s definition of a great company : “To be great, a company has to make a distinctive impact. 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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Collins Company Magazine Definition 65

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.

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Company How To Tactics Books 65

Eric Jacobson

JULY 10, 2020

The average company loses more than 25 percent of its productive power to organization drag , reports the authors of the book, Time, Talent, Energy: Overcome Organizational Drag and Unleash Your Team's Productive Power. With each of these changes, the company becomes more complicated. Is the book worth the read?

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Company How To Energy Talent Management 65

Eric Jacobson

JULY 7, 2021

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. Courage.

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Company Open-book Tactics Learning-by-Doing 65

Eric Jacobson

MAY 11, 2021

magazine featured a fascinating list of 35 questions from business owners, entrepreneurs and management thinkers. 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? From the list, my favorites are : Are we relevant?

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Company Magazine Entrepreneur Article 65

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

magazine featured a fascinating list of 35 questions from business owners, entrepreneurs and management thinkers. 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? From the list, my favorites are : Are we relevant?

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Company Magazine Entrepreneur Article 65

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 8, 2020

magazine, was a fascinating list of 35 questions from business owners, entrepreneurs and management thinkers. 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? Years ago in an issue of Inc.

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Company Magazine Entrepreneur Execution 65

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 7, 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. Managers to exist to serve their employees. Each starts with, “We want:” Consistency between our plans and actions. A willingness to share.

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Company Long-term How To Energy 65

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

magazine, was a fascinating list of 35 questions from business owners, entrepreneurs and management thinkers. 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? Years ago in an issue of Inc.

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Company Magazine Entrepreneur Execution 65

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

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 ?” o Giving a book about management first. Covey Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 24, 2016

. • The workforce included a blend of long-term employees with a rich company, product/service and customer history; employees who had been at the company for five to seven years;and then new hires with a fresh perspective and keen sense of new technologies and techniques.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 10, 2019

James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. Is the person getting exposure to executive management? From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. Does the person seek out and seriously consider advice?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 25, 2024

The constant pace of change and a variety of new demands are contributing to widespread burnout among both employees and managers today. According to new research from a Harris Poll survey done on behalf of The Grossman Group , more than 75% of employees and 63% of managers report feeling burned out or ambivalent in their current position.

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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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Company Library Sports Magazine 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. If you are a project manager , “This book will help you better understand project fundamentals. Effective project managers must be true leaders. Hence, his new book. Nieto-Rodriguez defines projects as : Limited in time; they have a start and an end.

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Handbook Project Review Books 65

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. Is the person getting exposure to executive management? From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. Does the person seek out and seriously consider advice?

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Development Company How To Brand 65

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. As we process new ideas -- including from management books! -- we're always looking for social validation. "I

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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

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.

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Company Library Sports Magazine 50

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In a seven-year study, Tabrizi found that companies that focus their energy on building a supportive, purpose-driven culture that keeps people on edge, and boldly adapts to new environments are the companies that truly excel. Most companies pray for one innovation to skyrocket their growth.

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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

JULY 18, 2014

Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, awhile back completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. Best Companies Best Places To Work Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leigh Branham'

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Company Teamwork Survey Books 74

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 18, 2019

"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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Guidelines Christensen Company Operations 50

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 19, 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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Guidelines Christensen Company Operations 50

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 19, 2024

In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts. Create a company culture based on coaching versus dictating.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2014

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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Company Library Sports Magazine 69

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Two of the most powerful takeaways from the article for me are Collin’s definition of a great company : “To be great, a company has to make a distinctive impact. 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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Collins Company Magazine Definition 74

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Homkes’ book is a timely, comprehensive, and essential read for business leaders looking to take the next step toward ensuring high growth for their companies. The book brings together more than 15 years of Homkes working directly with high-growth companies of all sizes and across a wide variety of industries.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Dave Yarin is a compliance and risk management consultant to senior management and directors of large and mid-size companies, and author of the soon to be published book, Fair Warning – The Information Within. This week, Yarin shared with me insights into compliance and risk management, his forthcoming book, and leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Keyes recaps his learned business lessons for top management and CEOs at companies of all sizes. Forming strategic collaborations to rescue a dying company. One of the key takeaways from the book for me is where Keyes explains that companies must find ways to have everyone embrace open and honest communication.

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