Eric Jacobson

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How To Innovate And Grow Via Nondisruptive Creation

Eric Jacobson

E-sports : Reimagined gaming as an active, physical, in-person event and is now even an OLYMPIC sport. Kickstarter : Public idea financing without displacing investors or banks. Created ~300K+ jobs, 8,000+ companies and $5.3B+ of direct economic impact. Industry worth $1B+ with an estimated 175M+ fans around the world.

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Support Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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Learn From The Best Sports Coaches

Eric Jacobson

Former University of Kansas head basketball coach Roy Williams recently told U.S. News & World Report magazine that there are three things that coaches as leaders must do to drive success: "Have everyone on the team focus on the same goal." And, the leader must effectively communicate that goal to the team. Emphasize those goals every day."

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The Difference Between Informal And Formal Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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Seven Principles To Keep You Present, Grounded, And Thriving

Eric Jacobson

O’Neil is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global sports and entertainment company that includes the Philadelphia 76errs (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). CEO of a sports team—dream job, right? As we said during “The Process” - “patience is the great arbitrage in sports,”. You know what?

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14 Things Great Coaches Do

Eric Jacobson

Garret Kramer , author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life , is the founder and managing partner of Inner Sports, LLC. His approach to performance has transformed the careers of professional athletes and coaches, Olympians, and collegiate players across a multitude of sports.

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Seven Principles To Keep You Present, Grounded And Thriving

Eric Jacobson

O’Neil is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global sports and entertainment company that includes the Philadelphia 76errs (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). CEO of a sports team—dream job, right? As we said during “The Process” - “patience is the great arbitrage in sports,”. You know what?

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