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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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Seven Steps For Creating A People-First Culture For Your Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. 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. Honesty and Integrity.

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Strategies For Solving Your Toughest Leadership Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. Polman had distinct metrics, targets, and roles to separate financial and social targets and track each. How can I take care of myself while supporting others? How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future?

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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. Compassion. Persistence and Consistency.

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Advisory Leadership

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. Flashback to three years ago.because this book is so, so good!

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The Fresh, New Approach For How Governmental Leaders Achieve Unparalleled Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Bridgebuilding is the fresh, new approach that strengthens institutions, and government agencies by breaking free from organizational boxes and rigid, top-down leadership,” explains Eggers and Kettl. But it’s also an outline that can be used to teach students and executives alike to become bridgebuilders.” Break down internal silos.

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How To Deliver What Your Organization Needs Most From You

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt have discovered over the past 30 years that: People lose their ability to influence others and impact the organizations they work at because they are not focused on the most essential, mission-critical business and cultural priorities of the organization.