Eric Jacobson

APRIL 4, 2020

Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. Managing is a part of leading, and a great leader can and should be an excellent manager.

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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. Forbes recently named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. Managing is a part of leading, and a great leader can and should be an excellent manager.

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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. Forbes named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 13, 2021

Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, " Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading. " "Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. Managing is a part of leading, and a great leader can and should be an excellent manager.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Roger Fulton ’s book, Common Sense Management , offers this quick and easy-to-remember explanation of the three categories of management responsibilities : Supervision : Overseeing the work of other people. Management : Bringing people and things together to be sure that the job gets done on time.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 27, 2021

As a manager, you've undoubtedly worked for other managers in your career. You've likely worked for good managers and for not so good managers. One of the simplest things you can do to ensure you are a good manager is to think about what you liked and disliked about your past managers.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2021

In Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power Of Project Leadership , she recommends that you do not fall prey to these three most common traps in project management: Managing tasks, events and processes at the expense of leading people. Being reactive and focusing on the urgent rather than the important.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 24, 2021

For Students , adapted from Brian Tracy ’s time-management bestseller, Eat That Frog , which has sold more than 2.4 This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies. Brand new is the book, Eat That Frog!

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 1, 2020

In Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power Of Project Leadership , she recommends that you do not fall prey to these three most common traps in project management: Managing tasks, events and processes at the expense of leading people. Being reactive and focusing on the urgent rather than the important.

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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

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

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

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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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 26, 2021

It's a management playbook that enables organizations to engage in two-way communications with the market and to drive value from that conversation -- using technology and software that continuously becomes ever more integrated into products and services. Focus on the outcomes. Embrace continuous processes. Create collaboration.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 3, 2019

Nights this month, unplug from your mobile phone and both enjoy and learn from Henry Mintzberg ’s 42 former blog posts compiled into his new book, Bedtime Stories for Managers. Some of my favorite takeaways are: Managers are important to the extent that they help other people be important.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 16, 2019

How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? And, how many do you believe you'll face this year? Because, Tulgan provides step-by-step solutions and practical advice for handling all 27 challenges listed above -- the 27 most common challenges identified by Tulgan during 20 years of workplace research.

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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.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? a management research and training firm. Tulgan is the author of, It''s Okay to Be the Boss and Managing Generation X. Bruce Tulgan Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Management Management Challenges'

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 8, 2020

It's a management playbook that enables organizations to engage in two-way communications with the market and to drive value from that conversation -- using technology and software that continuously becomes ever more integrated into products and services. Focus on the outcomes. Embrace continuous processes. Create collaboration.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 24, 2019

A manager who can't make a decision or who can't make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager's team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 24, 2018

Some words of wisdom from author Thomas Teal : Integrity in management means : being responsible communicating clearly keeping promises being an honest broker avoiding hidden agendas knowing oneself Also, explains Teal : Great managers serve two masters; one organizational, one moral.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 7, 2016

In their book, Millennials Who Manage , authors Chip Espinoza and Joel Schwarzbart explain that there are nine managerial competencies essential to managing Millennials. They are: Be Flexible - Focus more on what gets done than on how it gets done and give Millennials the leeway to work how they want when possible.

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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 does not have to be the center of attention.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 26, 2015

Some words of wisdom from author Thomas Teal : Integrity in management means : being responsible communicating clearly keeping promises being an honest broker avoiding hidden agendas knowing oneself Also, explains Teal : Great managers serve two masters; one organizational, one moral.

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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 does not have to be the center of attention.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Today, I share some of my favorite managers versus leaders quotes from Kevin Cashman's book, The Pause Principle. Managers assert drive and control to get things done; leaders pause to discover new ways of being and achieving." What sleep is to the mind and body, pause is to leadership and innovation."

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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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Class Management Loyalty Books 50

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 14, 2019

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

JULY 25, 2019

Two important chapters in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , outline the five traits of great managers, and the seven expectations that are necessary for being a successful leader. Five Traits of Great Managers Motivation – Inspiring teams to get exceptional work done.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

You'll find the following list of the ten most common mistakes made by sales managers toward the very end of Kevin Davis' book, Slow Down, Sell Faster! about how to sync your sales approach with your customer's buying process: Failing to shift from "super salesperson" mode to managerial mindset. Fighting fires continually.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

As a manager, you've undoubtedly worked for other managers in your career. You've likely worked for good managers and for not so good managers. One of the simplest things you can do to ensure you are a good manager is to think about what you liked and disliked about your past managers.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 4, 2017

A manager who can't make a decision or who can't make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager's team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 17, 2016

Some words of wisdom from author Thomas Teal : Integrity in management means : being responsible communicating clearly keeping promises being an honest broker avoiding hidden agendas knowing oneself Also, explains Teal : Great managers serve two masters; one organizational, one moral.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 22, 2014

Some words of wisdom from author Thomas Teal : Integrity in management means : being responsible communicating clearly keeping promises being an honest broker avoiding hidden agendas knowing oneself Great managers serve two masters; one organizational, one moral.

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