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What the Vietnam War and the Stockdale Paradox Can Teach Us About How to Face 2022

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Jim Collins , the author of several of my favorite business books ( Built to Last and Good to Great ), got to know Admiral Stockdale at Stanford University many years ago. Keeping my team and my family focused on what we CAN control : our work, our attitudes, our routines. I hope you find comfort and strength in The Stockdale Paradox.

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Learn MBA Skills In 12 Weeks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

This book is the result of what we have learned teaching leadership and business acumen classes to rising and senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies for twenty years,” share authors Nathan Kracklauer and Bjorn Billhardt. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business.

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First-Time Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The First-Time Leader book by George Bradt and Gillian Davis begins with a discussion of taking charge of your new team and then tracks through BRAVE leadership components from the outside in. The term reflects an acronym that stands for behaviors, relationships, attitudes, values and environment. If you can’t connect, you can’t lead.

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How To Learn Essential Business Skills For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

This book is the result of what we have learned teaching leadership and business acumen classes to rising and senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies for twenty years,” share authors Nathan Kracklauer and Bjorn Billhardt. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business.

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Best Leadership Books To Read In 2015

Eric Jacobsen Blog

As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What''s Your Favorite?"

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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. Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting.

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How To Fuel Your Everyday Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Now, he’s written the book, Commonsense Leadership: No-Nonsense Rules for Improving Your MentalGame and Increasing Your Team’s Performance. This is an excellent book for leaders at any stage in their leadership career. 2 – Winners have a positive mental attitude. “In 13 – Leaders are totally committed to winning; in other words.