Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2016

We need the right balance between authority vs. autonomy, consensus vs. direct decision-making, and friendly vs. firm. Give both constructive and positive commentary on a regular basis. By learning what and how to motivate your team, you will be able to achieve your goals and increase productivity and profitability.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 3, 2017

. ☙ Social media is good for collective sharing, but not always so great for collective building; good for collective destruction, but maybe not so good for collective construction; fantastic for generating a flash mob, but not so good at generating a flash consensus on a party platform or a constitution.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 65

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 29, 2021

That means rising together towards the desired group result–but more than anything, it means a leader willing to step up and create a constructive and enthusiastic environment. The consensus seems to be that it is alright. But communication doesn’t just come from one direction.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 65

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 12, 2019

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Open-book 50

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 6, 2018

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Open-book 50

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2014. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you''ve already achieve your goal! Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Congratulations.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 69

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 27, 2013

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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Tips How To Mentor Micromanagement 98

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Open-book 105

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

APRIL 29, 2017

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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How To Mentor Micromanagement Consensus 50

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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Tips How To Mentor Micromanagement 87

Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 6, 2015

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2015. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Congratulations!

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentor 50

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 50

Eric Jacobson

APRIL 3, 2013

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Congratulations.

Mentor 69

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 69

Eric Jacobson

JULY 27, 2013

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you''ve already achieve your goal! Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Congratulations.

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 63

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 27, 2013

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Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 61

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 17, 2016

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

For the multigenerational family enterprise to thrive, owners and managers need to be open to co-creating the future while recognizing the different values, aspirations, and goals between the Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and iGen cohorts. Family members give and receive feedback openly and constructively. This entails: 1.

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How To Diversity Open-book Consultative 306

Eric Jacobson

JULY 9, 2011

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Mix praise with constructive feedback for how to make improvement 32. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be decisive 20.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The goal is to showcase the follower. What if the leader’s goal overrides the mental models, beliefs or historic experiences of the followers, or the change is pushed against the follower’s values, and resistance ensues? They are opposite constructs. If anyone notices the leader, he’s not doing his job. Do you want to lead?

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