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Making Small Changes To Reach Big Goals

Eric Jacobson

“Making small changes to reach big goals is the answer,” says entrepreneur and bestselling author Michael Alden in his book, 5 % MORE: Making Small Changes To Achieve Extraordinary Results. “If If you just put 5% more effort into any aspect of your life, you will not only achieve your goals, you will surpass them,” he explains.

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A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

Eric Jacobson

" A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend. When 2013 started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during the year. Also last year,, my then 49-year-old sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race.

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A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

Eric Jacobson

" A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend. When the year started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during 2013. A few months ago, my sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race.

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I Accomplished My 2015 Goal!

Eric Jacobson

I hit my 2015 fitness goal - run 50 competitive races during the year. This year also solidified my firm believe in goal setting , a topic I often write about on this blog. I followed the advice from many goal-setting experts: Clarify a specific action or outcome. Make the goal measurable.

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How Leaders Can Reduce Employee Burnout Within The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Grossman : Managers may struggle to identify burnout due to various reasons such as lack of training, high workload themselves, or simply not knowing the signs and symptoms of burnout. Help managers to translate business strategy to employees’ goals. Confirm communication reinforces action.

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Making Small Changes To Reach Big Goals

Eric Jacobson

“Making small changes to reach big goals is the answer,” says entrepreneur and bestselling author Michael Alden in his book, 5 % MORE: Making Small Changes To Achieve Extraordinary Results. “If If you just put 5% more effort into any aspect of your life, you will not only achieve your goals, you will surpass them,” he explains.

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Why Leaders Need To Develop Their Middle Managers

Eric Jacobson

With the right training and practice, middle managers are in the best position to evaluate employee performance and provide feedback that’s continuous rather than just a pro forma yearly review meant to create a paper trail,” share the authors. Focus on people rather than procedures.