Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

Part call to action, part strategic roadmap, RESET , the book by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. , challenges leaders’ underlying assumptions about workers and the workplace.  Taylor, the CEO and President of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shares his personal experiences and candid, compassionate and practical thoughts on how to transform the way to select, retain and train employees in today’s, post-COVID and radically changed business environment.  “With the growth of remote work and an increased focus on diversity and inclusion, companies are increasingly finding themselves in ‘wars for talent’ as they source and recruit candidates from all over the world,” explains Taylor. “They need to find new ways to contact people and new sources of talent. They need to create an enduring and tangible culture that helps everyone feel empowered to do their best work. And they need to develop inclusive organizations that leverage differences for growth and innovation.” ...

I was fit early in my life. Then, not fit for many years. And now, back fit again. When I returned to fitness, I also became passionate about the importance of leaders creating an environment for health and wellness in the workplace. The first step to doing that, however, is to become fit yourself. If you need help with that, there's a terrific new book, published this month, that will help you achieve your fitness goals. It's called, Fitter Faster ;   authored by health journalist and runner Robert J. Davis and personal trainer Brad Kolowich, Jr. If you are already fit, this book is also good for you. That's because the authors answer the most asked questions by even experienced athletes and fitness buffs. Overall, within the book's four parts , you'll learn: How to motivate yourself to exercise What you need to know about aerobic exercise, strength training and stretching What to eat and how to prevent pain The workouts to help you get fit...

As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday,  January 20 , volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. King routinely asked “What are you doing for others,” and January 20th is the ideal day to ask yourself that question. The federal holiday was first observed 27 years ago and in 1994 Congress designated it as a National Day of Service, inspired by King’s words, “ everybody can be great because anybody can serve .” You can turn to  Volunteer Match  to find volunteer opportunities right in your neighborhood or nearby surrounding area. Visit the web site, type in your city's name and the types of volunteering opportunities that interest you most, and you will be presented with a variety of organizations seeking volunteers. And, if you are a leader in the workplace, encourage your employees and team members to volunteer in the community as individuals. Or, organize volunteer afternoons or evenings for your employees.