Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

An important chapter in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , is about why culture in the workplace matters. The book’s authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter suggest as a leader you ask yourself : How well do your purpose, brand and culture align? How clear is your purpose to employees and customers? Are your employees committed to your culture?  Equally important, if you see any of the following warnings signs, your culture may be broken : The inability to attract world-class talent. Difficulty maximizing organic growth based on customer-employee interactions. Leadership initiatives that don’t go anywhere. Lack of agility in responding to customer needs. Loss of best performers to top brands. 

Two important chapters in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , outline the five traits of great managers, and the seven expectations that are necessary for being a successful leader. Five Traits of Great Managers Motivation – Inspiring teams to get exceptional work done. Workstyle – Setting goals and arranging resources for the team to excel. Initiation – Influencing others to act; pushing through adversity and resistance. Collaboration – Building committed teams with deep bonds. Thought Process – Taking an analytical approach to strategy and decision-making.   Seven Expectations Necessary to be a Successful Leader Build relationships – Create partnerships, build trust, share ideas and accomplish work. Develop people – Help others become more effective through strengths, expectations and coaching. Lead change – Embrace change and set goals that align with a stated vision. Inspire others – Encourage others through positivit...