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

The MatrixFiles

Rallying my team and reminding them that we can, and will, prevail in the end, over this pandemic. Reminding myself and my team that we will come out stronger as a company and as a community. Keeping my team and my family focused on what we CAN control : our work, our attitudes, our routines.

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How To Optimize Talent To Lead A Dream Team

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts. It innovates.

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

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. 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. Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement.

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How To Help Your Team To Stop Drowning In Work

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In Nick Sonnenberg’s new book, Come Up For Air , (available February 7, 2023), you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In

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How To Be Heart-Led Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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The Science Of Dream Teams

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts. It innovates.

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The Science Of Dream Teams

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts. It innovates.

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