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. Luis is a classic imposter syndrome example, needing to control every situation. When it comes to leadership, why is empathy even more crucial today than it was five or even two years ago?

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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 17, 2019

In his book, Getting To "Yes And": The Art of Business Improv , author Bob Kulhan reminds us of the important difference between leadership and management. I'd suggest that the act of managing focuses strictly on strategic thinking at its most practical -- on execution.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Edited by Edward T.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 18, 2020

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 4, 2020

Leading by example and encouraging open and honest communication. Aligning your management team with your company's goals and reiterating your values through various communication channels. Friedman is founder and president of Junxure, a practice improvement firm, and Private Ocean, a West Coast wealth management firm.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 17, 2020

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Leaders should also work to avoid SRT Leadership Traps – traps such as, getting in your own way, succumbing to paralysis by analysis, allowing your Board to be your customer and rushing the Reset. Question: Are there any good examples of companies that have successfully undergone the SRT loop?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 26, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. For example, compassion can be tough and direct, such as addressing another person’s behavior if it is out of line.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 4, 2017

Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his new book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. A leader drives for results, leads by example, and develops talent."

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 24, 2017

In his new book, Getting To "Yes And": The Art of Business Improv , author Bob Kulhan reminds us of the important difference between leadership and management. I'd suggest that the act of managing focuses strictly on strategic thinking at its most practical -- on execution.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

For example, we may need to help people overcome their limiting mindsets, or help them uncover their hidden assets derived from their full set of life experiences, not just their work experience." Chapters 9—13 highlight how XQ applies in different contexts, including organizations, leadership, teams, and communities. magazine.

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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. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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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. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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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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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. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 9, 2023

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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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 leads by example. Class Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management First-Time Manager' Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class is good manners.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Leading by example and encouraging open and honest communication. Aligning your management team with your company's goals and reiterating your values through various communication channels.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

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

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change 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 leads by example.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 9, 2018

Leading by example and encouraging open and honest communication. Aligning your management team with your company's goals and reiterating your values through various communication channels. Flashback to three years ago.because this book is so, so good! Compassion. Persistence and Consistency. Complacency. Not guiding the troops.

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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 leads by example.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 21, 2023

Her expertise includes brand marketing, social media, employee engagement, leadership development, and customer experience marketing. Her Blog has been recognized as one of the "Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs" and also as a "Top 100 Socially-Shared Leadership Blog." Be sure to visit both her website and her blog.

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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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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pages. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations. Berson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Books Leadership Conversations Richard G. Celebrate their people. Stieglitz'

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 29, 2011

There is nothing more powerful for a leader to do than to lead by setting a good example. So, here are 15 things you can do to be an effective and successful leader : 1. Praise when compliments are earned. Be decisive. Say “Thank You” and sincerely mean it. Communicate clearly. Listen carefully. Teach something new to your team members.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2012

You can find more examples of companies with impressive guiding principles in the book, 1001 Ways To Energize Employees. Is it easy for your customers to: Buy from you? Make returns? Get pricing and terms? Receive timely responses to their e-mails? Quickly get answers when phoning your company?

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 19, 2012

You set a great example. Here are some of the other many lessons Southwest’s rich history has taught us about leadership and customer service. And, that “cause” is serving its customers. “We We are a Customer Service company; we just happen to fly airplanes,” says Kelly. Happy Anniversary SWA.

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2014

According to Shaw, there are 2 0 common leadership blindspots that fall under these four categories : Self Team Company Markets Fortunately, Shaw''s book, Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter , teaches readers how to identify and overcome their blindspots.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 31, 2016

Drawing on extensive research, including a comprehensive, original workplace survey and in-depth interviews with Millennial managers, Millennials Who Manage , offers teaches Millennial readers how to overcome workplace perceptions and become great leaders. Question : Millennials have been labeled as “the entitled” generation.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 31, 2018

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the new book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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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 leads by example. Class Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership' Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 17, 2019

Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pages. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations. When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future.

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