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

The MatrixFiles

During these times, I turn once again to a great video from Jim Collins about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. Admiral Stockdale’s time at the POW camp was bleak, miserable and seemingly endless. I have watched this video countless times. I can sense fatigue and hopelessness from my family and my staff.

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Strategies For Solving Your Toughest Leadership Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. In other words, how to accommodate competing demands over time for a more sustainable solution. “As But there is a better way.” Smith Marianne W.

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How To Be Time Smart

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it,” reports Ashley Whillans , author of the book, Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. Limited value placed on time. They laugh less.

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Broken Crayons: What Happens When Nonprofit Leadership Fails Fundraisers of Color

Bloomerang

We knew when we showed up on day one as the new Chief Development Officer at your impactful nonprofit, leadership would be behind us. The job description clearly stated that nonprofit leadership values all employees and the unique contributions they bring to the organization. . My fellow author, sisters, and brother held nothing back.

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How To Be Time Smart

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it,” reports Ashley Whillans , author of the book, Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. Limited value placed on time. They laugh less.

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What Dogs Teach Us About Leadership

Eric Jacobsen Blog

households with at least one dog according to ASPCA, many of us don't have to go far to learn about leadership. That's because, according to co-authors Krissi and Dan Barr , dogs can teach humans a lot about leadership. When times are tough, loyalty is tested. Leadership is an art, not a science.

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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2015

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Honesty and Integrity. Complacency. Not guiding the troops.