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Leadership Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Brad Jacobs’ new book provides you a treasure-trove of leadership lessons from a man with more than four decades of CEO and serial entrepreneur experience. But nothing—I repeat, nothing—could be worse for your decision-making skills than that feeling of being invincible.” Disagree, but disagree respectfully.

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How To Harness Your Experiential Intelligence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Abilities : Your competencies that help you integrate your knowledge, skills, and experiences so you can respond to situations in the most effective way possible. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills. Developing XQ helps people become better leaders. Be sure to note the QR codes at the beginning of each chapter.

Chapter 82
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50 Chapters About Leadership

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy , is a very compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip.

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Strategies For Solving Your Toughest Leadership Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

His work still inspires us and helps bring the Paradox System to life: Assumptions – change the question. As CEO of Unilever, he implemented the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan to achieve a bold social and environmental goal while doubling profits. Polman didn't ask whether to seek profit or social responsibility.

Problem 69
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50 Leadership Tips Within 132 Pages

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you don't read their book cover to cover. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively.

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What To Do When You're New

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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Compassionate Leadership: How To Do Hard Things In A Human Way

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. But it is done with the intention that helping them change will ultimately lead to better outcomes for everyone.