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How To Be A Servant Leader

Eric Jacobson

Avoid micromanaging. Engage in broad, long-term strategic thinking. Actively seek to build community among members of your organization. Practice giving focused attention to others. Recognize others’ efforts and celebrate wins. Eliminate hindrance stressors from the work environment.

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Don't Micromanage

Eric Jacobson

You've surely heard it before, but whatever you do in your manager and leader role, don't micromanage. You are likely micromanaging if you answer "Yes" to the following four questions: Do you fear having your employee's mistakes attributed to you? Do you require subordinates to report on everything? Do you think I could do it better?

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How To Coach Rather Than Supervise Employees

Eric Jacobson

Do not micromanage. Help build their self-confidence. Allow employees to provide you feedback. Ensure they are confident they can speak up and will not be humiliated, ignored, or blamed. Build trust. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobson

Hopefully, you've mastered or are achieving good progress with your New Year's resolution(s) for 2024. If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders

Eric Jacobson

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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How To Coach Rather Than Supervise Employees

Eric Jacobson

Do not micromanage. Help build their self-confidence. Allow employees to provide you feedback. Ensure they are confident they can speak up and will not be humiliated, ignored, or blamed. Build trust. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do.

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How To Coach Employees Rather Than Supervising Them

Eric Jacobson

Do not micromanage. Help build their self-confidence. Allow employees to provide you feedback. Ensure they are confident they can speak up and will not be humiliated, ignored, or blamed. Build trust. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do.