Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

  In Bob Rosen’s book, Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World , he explains that there are six dimensions of being a healthy leader: Physical health : how you live. How you manage your mind and body – managing your energy and living a peak performance lifestyle. Emotional health : how you feel. This is about being self-aware and having positive emotions and the ability to be resilient, catching yourself when you have a counterproductive thought. This also includes seeking feedback from others about how you act and trying to be more reflective. Intellectual health : how you think. This is about asking questions, being deeply curious and seeing changes as an opportunity to grow, learn and reassess the way you see and talk about the world. Social health : how you interact. This is about authenticity. How do you build relationships? Are you being honest about yourself? Are you comfortable being vulnerable? Do you consider other people’s viewpoints? Vocational hea...

“I wrote this book as a roadmap to help you find success, purpose, and happiness,” explains Tom Lewis , author of the new book, Solid Ground,  (available starting March 16, 2020). In his highly personable book, Lewis uses his life story to connect the dots between his challenges and accomplishments to demonstrate the five foundational building blocks of success . He speaks from his experience as an award-winning homebuilder and philanthropist. And, as someone who overcame difficult markets, tough competition, and a life-threatening illness. Those f ive foundational building blocks and key qualities necessary for reaching your potential are: Finding your talent Making good decisions Taking smart risks Keeping your drive alive Managing your career In Solid Ground , Lewis also covers the topics of personal character, goal setting, helping others, benefits of self-awareness and finding purpose and meaning. T.W. Lewis Some of Lewis’ life lessons are: ...

"In business, trust is one of the most valuable coins of the realm," explains Bob Rosen , in his book, Grounded . "You can lose it in a moment's thoughtlessness, and you must keep earning it every day."And, you can never have too much. So, just how trustworthy are you? Rosen suggests that you answer the following questions. They offer you a way to assess whether or not your beliefs about trustworthiness are more than words. Do you keep your promises, even the small ones, or do you let some commitments slide? Do your guard against the "Big Boss Disease," that tendency to isolate yourself and cut off criticism, or do you shoot the messenger when you get bad news? Do you avoid hidden agendas, or do you share your intentions only on a "need to know" basis? Do you discount materialistic values, or do you like showing off your power, influence, money, or status? Can you make fun of yourself and admit mistakes so that others can see yo...