Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 4, 2023

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“Given the research-validated outcomes and demonstrated financial impact belonging offers, organizations should make cultivating belonging a personal leadership imperative across the world,” says Brad Deutser , author of the new book, Belonging Rules: Five Crucial Actions That Build Unity and Foster Performance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

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. Equally impressive, Van Gorder had to reinvent his career after having been injured on the job as a California police officer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gallup is the go-to resource for learning about the attitudes and behaviors of employees and customers. And as revealed in Gallup’s latest book, Culture Shock , authored by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter , the following are some eye-opening statistics today’s business leaders need to know. 90% of U.S. it’s seven in 10.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector. So it was actually the end of November last year in 2020 when I was laid off from that job. So thanks so much for being here. I’m Steven. Ephraim: Wow.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

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. That reinvention led him to that 1973 hospital security director job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. These might be people in the office and friends who have bad attitudes. They're out there, and if you're not careful, they'll control you, too.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 22, 2020

Good books I like to share. Really good books I like to share with lots of people. And, Nathan Magnuson ’s latest book, StandOut! Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , is a really good book you, and lots of people, should know about. Writing is actually the easy part of getting a book launched!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

“All businesses sooner or later face the need to reconstruct their future,” explain the authors of the new book, The Phoenix Encounter Method. Therefore, this book shares a new method of leadership thinking – the Phoenix Encounter – relevant to all organizations in today’s ever-changing environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

“All businesses sooner or later face the need to reconstruct their future,” explain the authors of the book, The Phoenix Encounter Method. Therefore, this book shares a new method of leadership thinking – the Phoenix Encounter – relevant to all organizations in today’s ever-changing environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Why did you decide to include that material in the book?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Good books I like to share. Really good books I like to share with lots of people. And, Nathan Magnuson ’s latest book, StandOut! Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , is a really good book you, and lots of people, should know about. Writing is actually the easy part of getting a book launched!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Out of work and searching for a new job? Then, take a couple hours to read the Brian Tracy''s newest book, Kiss That Frog! Leadership Books Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Brian Tracy' Missed a promotion at work? Leading a team of employees that is frustrating you? Mind full of negative thoughts? Kiss That Frog!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Action Attitude Case Study Culture 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2020

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. These might be people in the office and friends who have bad attitudes. They're out there, and if you're not careful, they'll control you, too.

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Attitude Celebrate Voice Advice 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2022

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. These might be people in the office and friends who have bad attitudes. They're out there, and if you're not careful, they'll control you, too.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

Board leadership is one of the hardest jobs in the nonprofit world. I like the approach my friend Andy Robinson suggests in his book, What Every Board Member Needs to Know, Do, and Avoid , which is to frame these expectations by clarifying what will be asked of them and simultaneously, how they will be supported. Assign a board “buddy.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. These might be people in the office and friends who have bad attitudes. Thank you to the book's publisher for sending me a copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2020

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 20, 2013

Out of work and searching for a new job? Then, take a couple hours to read the Brian Tracy''s book, Kiss That Frog! Thanks to the authors for sending me an advance copy of the book. Leadership Books Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Brian Tracy Kiss That Frog' Missed a promotion at work?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

“Purpose is the why behind everything within an organization,” says author John Baldoni, of the book, Lead With Purpose. Some of my other favorite observations from the book are these two: We follow leaders not because they bring us down, but because they lift our spirits with their attitude, words, and examples.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

“Purpose is the why behind everything within an organization,” says author John Baldoni, of the new book, Lead With Purpose. It hits the brick and mortar and online book stores this week. No job is complete without a review. What are our values –that is, what are the behaviors we expect of ourselves?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2021

“ Purpose is the why behind everything within an organization ,” says author John Baldoni , of the book, Lead With Purpose. Some of my other favorite observations from the book are these two: We follow leaders not because they bring us down, but because they lift our spirits with their attitude, words, and examples.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Authored by Eric Schmidt , Jonathan Rosenberg , and Alan Eagle , they share that from Steve Jobs and Dick Costolo to Larry Page and Sundar Pichai, these big names in Silicon Valley give credit to Campbell for much of their success. In addition, for the book, the authors interviewed over 80 people with whom Campbell also worked.

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Leadership Boston Attitude Interview 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2020

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. These might be people in the office and friends who have bad attitudes. They're out there, and if you're not careful, they'll control you, too.

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Attitude Celebrate Voice Advice 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. These might be people in the office and friends who have bad attitudes. They're out there, and if you're not careful, they'll control you, too.

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Attitude Celebrate Voice Advice 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2019

T his book, S even Disciplines Of A Leader , published in 2015, teaches leaders how to help their employees, team, and organization achieve maximum effectiveness. Authored by Jeff Wolf with Ken Shelton , it’s a high-readable book, packed with stories and takeaway exercises. What do I like about my job? Create positive energy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Authored by Eric Schmidt , Jonathan Rosenberg , and Alan Eagle , they share that from Steve Jobs and Dick Costolo to Larry Page and Sundar Pichai, these big names in Silicon Valley give credit to Campbell for much of their success. In addition, for the book, the authors interviewed over 80 people with whom Campbell also worked.

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Boston Attitude Google Interview 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. These might be people in the office and friends who have bad attitudes. They're out there, and if you're not careful, they'll control you, too.

People 52

People Attitude Celebrate Voice 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2019

Authored by Eric Schmidt , Jonathan Rosenberg , and Alan Eagle , they share that from Steve Jobs and Dick Costolo to Larry Page and Sundar Pichai, these big names in Silicon Valley give credit to Campbell for much of their success. In addition, for the book, the authors interviewed over 80 people with whom Campbell also worked.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

“Purpose is the why behind everything within an organization,” says author John Baldoni, of the book, Lead With Purpose. It hits the brick and mortar and online book stores this week. No job is complete without a review. What are our values –that is, what are the behaviors we expect of ourselves?

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Attitude Leadership Authoring Interview 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 21, 2014

In Andrew Leigh''s book, Ethical Leadership , he provides these compelling and important benefits of having an ethical culture in your business/organization: Customers prefer dealing with companies who put ethics at the center of their culture. An ethical culture helps you make your company a strong affirming place to work in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

In Andrew Leigh''s new book, Ethical Leadership , he provides these compelling and important benefits of having an ethical culture in your business/organization: Customers prefer dealing with companies who put ethics at the center of their culture. An ethical culture helps you make your company a strong affirming place to work in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader''s role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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