Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

The human brain is a miracle of survival and, from a psychological and evolutionary perspective, this makes sense. We have a human need for steadiness and predictability. They’re at least partially designed to reduce uncertainty and stress. Straying into the uncertainty of caring is uncomfortable.

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Leading with Trust

APRIL 1, 2020

In order to be fully engaged and bring our best selves to work, there are four basic human needs that must be met. Meeting these needs has become even more critically important during this time of uncertainty and change, and if we lose sight of them, we run the risk of losing our best people.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 1, 2015

Science has proven that feeling connected is a human need. How can leaders bring out connection in their workplace to meet this human need and improve the performance of individuals, their team, and their organization? Recognize varying connection needs. Develop the ability to empathize. Related articles.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

First, don’t allow yourself to become so overwhelmed and distracted by the uncertainties—what you don’t know—that you lose sight of what you do know, and what you can control. The natural tendency during times of uncertainty is to try to fix things and resort to telling people what to do. Next, connect with your team at a human level.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

First, don’t allow yourself to become so overwhelmed and distracted by the uncertainties—what you don’t know—that you lose sight of what you do know, and what you can control. The natural tendency during times of uncertainty is to try to fix things and resort to telling people what to do. Next, connect with your team at a human level.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

First, don’t allow yourself to become so overwhelmed and distracted by the uncertainties—what you don’t know—that you lose sight of what you do know, and what you can control. The natural tendency during times of uncertainty is to try to fix things and resort to telling people what to do. Next, connect with your team at a human level.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

In a time of chaos and uncertainty, he established himself as a courageous leader by calming, consoling and urging the public to return to their normal lives; this was how Americans could stand up to the terrorists. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches.

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