Eric Jacobson

JULY 5, 2021

Headhunter, Rob Barnett , distills everything he’s learned about getting hired into his new book, Next Job, Best Job. Candidly and step-by-step, with a book chapter devoted to each of the 11 strategies, Barnett teaches you how to: Regain confidence and optimism after a job loss. Tough love through constructive feedback is invaluable.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

Some may want to pursue a career separate from the family enterprise, while some who join the family business may feel an extra level of intensity around performance expectations. It is important to help them understand that the door to involvement in the enterprise is open and that there are many paths to contribution.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Get past defensiveness and always look for something useful and constructive in any criticism you receive. The best leaders are great risk takers, because they are open for opportunity. To embrace failure means you’re open to risk and willing to find lessons in mistakes. If you work in an office, leave your door open.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 14, 2021

ALIEN THINKING is a book about the importance of thinking differently and questioning your assumptions to come up with breakthrough solutions. Cyril Bouquet: Very early on in my academic career, I was part of a research team that was looking into the possible genetic drivers of innovation. Think Different. If so, how?

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Management Craft

APRIL 24, 2011

The beauty of a well-constructed paragraph. As we shape our careers and lives, making decisions that enhance our success and happiness will call upon us to peel and strip away the clutter, chatter, and excesses that are getting in our ways. Feeling of reliability and constructiveness. A contented smile. More than we need.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

It’s why I wrote my book Why Leadership Sucks™ … to highlight the fact that servant leadership is the best way to go. What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? But this post isn’t all about me and only my advice.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

A recipe for success for anyone in any position, Soup delivers the powerful message that the quality of your career, business, and team is determined by the quality of your relationships. DO: Respond constructively when someone offers up an idea. People are hungry for positive change and a fresh sense of purpose and passion.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2015

That activists for one cause are equally open-minded about other issues. Rather than embrace the kinds of Big Picture strategies advocated in this book, the addictive system seeks artificial fixes to organizational problems, such as bonuses, benefits, slogans and promotions of like-minded executives. Feeling of Entitlement.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2015

You may have to learn some intensive juggling, but evidence we’ve gathered from a study of fascinating people from many walks of life suggests that sometimes more — a lot more — is better, especially when “more” entails a diversity of tasks. They are true to their passions. They refuse to fit neatly into a box.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2016

There may be some factors that are completely out of the company’s control – for example, if the candidate ultimately decides to pursue another career path or work in a different industry or geographic location. The feedback that candidates provide can fall into several categories.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

.” Even though advocates of this approach believe it reduces whining, increases empowerment , helps employees manage up, and boosts careers , it’s fraught with challenges. Tackling the complexity of most significant business issues can take a pool of talented people with diverse points of view. ”

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

This serves as the basis for his new book, True North Groups , coauthored with Doug Baker , who led HR at Medtronic. The new book is about how to create a great personal board of directors or tribe, along with all the norms, practices, and feedback mechanisms to support your leadership (and life). It is a very timely book.

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