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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. Gerry was one of the earliest computer software attorneys, and even wrote one of the first books on the subject. He took the idea one step further.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Mentoring A Priority

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. Note from Beth: My friend Porter Gale has just launched a new book called “ Your Network is Net Worth.” Her book shares the secrets of how to do this. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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How To Coach With Compassion

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Kandi Wiens Today, Wiens shares these insights with us: Question: Why did you decide to write the book? Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting.

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The Three Pillars Of Executive Presence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can't or won't," says Hewlett.