The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They’re often Theory X leaders (believe that most employees will take advantage, need to be “snoopervised,” and managed like kids with rules, policies, and punishment). It’s a practical and timely how-to book chock full of useful advice, activities, and links. Not exactly a people-centered strategy.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 29, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. And their book provides readers clear and practical insights to help them succeed in making those connections.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. And their book provides readers clear and practical insights to help them succeed in making those connections.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 16, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the compelling book, Leading With Heart. And their book provides readers clear and practical insights to help them succeed in making those connections.

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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. It was a tough choice, so for 2022, I'm picking two books: Both books are timely, highly relevant, full of great teachings and well worth reading for leaders at any stage of their careers.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

You question what you can do to resolve it and start to grow increasingly concerned at how much it will cost – both financially and morally – to set up the hybrid working arrangement your office requires. Consider investing in training. You turn to the web for answers and it is that which brings you here. Prioritise communication.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But moral support and protection are very important. Certain hygiene and catering training can last upto three years. Do things by the book and get legal proceedings in order. Opening a café or restaurant is complex – a real monster project. Tip 1: Have Support From Your Family and Partner. Who does what with whom?

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

As the Project Manager, I had many hours of meetings with all the key players involved, and diligently forged a consensus on a proposed course of action – so we could present it to our boss that day with a united front. You have to have an open mind, even if your views have already hardened. I know, it’s leadership 101, right?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 20, 2014

To ascertain staff productivity in teams that are scattered across various locations, below are twelve best practices to effectively manage a mobile/remote workforce: 1. Managing a remote workforce will require application of a diverse set of techniques and mediums to get a task accomplished. Embrace flexibility. Choose security.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Even more, we have a moral and ethical business obligation to be savvy in how the world works. Its training isn’t an optional area of casual interest for employees. Manage high-performing teams. When you travel, read global news and books, or watch international films, tell your friends, families and co-workers about it.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 12, 2021

If you are even a casual reader of this site, you know that I am passionate about reading and books. Though we usually feature non-fiction on this site, I am often found lost in a book of fiction and most often thrillers. It’s one of those books that pulls you in and somehow sticks to your fingers, refusing to let you put it down.

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2010

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Values such as work ethic, excellence and open-mindedness can be cultivated with practice. Some of our favorite books deal with this topic. They typically have the moral confidence that influences others and they do so in a loving, patient way rather than forcing their values upon others. Not so with humility.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Beyond the financial implications, consider the additional toll of turnover—the non-quantifiable costs like lost productivity, interview time, lost knowledge, and morale. As employers now compete for talent, they must meet the demands of potential employees who, with abundant job openings, can afford to be choosy.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Today, the following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? H is about spreading hope. H refers to the power of humor.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read. That reinvention led him to that 1973 hospital security director job.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 21, 2023

In my blog posting today, Debbie answers the following questions: Question : In the newly released book, The Experience Mindset , author Tiffani Bova recommends that when companies are attempting to keep up with relentless demands of customers, that they don’t favor the customer experience (CX) over the employee experience.

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 15, 2020

Ryan Gottfredson’s new book, Success Mindsets , tackles these problems by focusing on the leadership mindset. watching a three-minute video, writing two paragraphs, going through a training) can shift our mindsets for up to two to four weeks. Then, one day, I was given a book, The Five-Minute Journal. Ryan Gottfredson, PhD.,

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? Leaders have had some great opportunities as a result of COVID-19.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 10, 2013

" Taking Your Team to the Top: How to Build and Manage Great Teams Like the Pros " by Ted Sundquist, former general manager of the Denver Broncos, looks at the very core of the team unit, how to maximize its potential, and how to meet goals while overcoming the obstacles and challenges teams often face. The Talent. The Placement.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Your company’s hiring managers are working tirelessly to write accurate job descriptions. HR.com, the largest social network and online community of HR executives shares some eye-opening information about who you are really hiring. You also need to factor in unnecessary loss of time for recruiting, training and productivity.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 4, 2014

In The Way of the SEAL : Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed , ex-Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Able to sense danger before it''s too late?

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The following 10 leadership and business book authors recently answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? H is about spreading hope. H refers to the power of humor.

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 20, 2019

Seeing this book (circled in the above picture) in the bookstore this week reminded me of my blog post about the book and the author from 2014. Realizing the book is as relevant today as it was five years ago, here is my post from 2014: Want to be a leader who is tough? Cool under fire? Able to sense danger before it's too late?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 17, 2010

In our work, we recommend that leaders of organizations promote the universal character values celebrated by religious thinkers and moral philosophers throughout history. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2010

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2010

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2018

Hiring my trainer made all the difference, and pretty soon I was reaping the rewards of resistance training again. I have a history of going a little overboard with the “healthy physical habits” – for example, weekly fasting or excessive training for athletic competitions, etc. Healthy Habits Of Successful Leaders.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

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