Eric Jacobson on Management & Leadership

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The Fundamentals Of Market Engineering
NewsJun 2, 2026

The Fundamentals Of Market Engineering

Bruce Cleveland’s new book *Market Engineering* presents a disciplined framework for shaping markets through five tenets—category design, positioning, messaging, storytelling, and thought leadership. He argues that superior products fail without a compelling market narrative, and that leaders must engineer the...

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How To Harness Your Experiential Intelligence
NewsMay 31, 2026

How To Harness Your Experiential Intelligence

Soren Kaplan’s new book "Experiential Intelligence" introduces XQ, a framework that blends mindsets, abilities and know‑how derived from personal experiences. Kaplan argues that XQ complements traditional IQ and EQ, offering a deeper predictor of success in today’s disruptive environment. He...

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How To Lead With Deep Purpose
NewsMay 28, 2026

How To Lead With Deep Purpose

Ranjay Gulati’s new book “Deep Purpose” distills insights from interviews with over 200 executives across 18 firms, identifying four levers—motivational, directional, reputational, and relational—that translate authentic purpose into superior financial and social outcomes. He argues that purpose is not a...

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The Science Of Dream Teams
NewsMay 20, 2026

The Science Of Dream Teams

Mike Zani’s new book, *The Science of Dream Teams*, introduces talent optimization—a data‑driven discipline that replaces gut‑feel hiring with systematic employee analytics. By gathering voluntary workforce data, leaders can align talent strategy with business goals, build high‑performing teams, and improve...

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How To Become More Courageous
NewsMay 17, 2026

How To Become More Courageous

Leadership coach Margie Warrell’s new book *The Courage Gap* presents a research‑backed, five‑step roadmap for turning fear into measurable action. The framework teaches readers to manage fear, act despite risk, and embed a courage mindset across teams. Warrell argues that...

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How To Join The Mission Generation
NewsMay 5, 2026

How To Join The Mission Generation

The Mission Generation, co‑written by venture capitalist Arun Gupta and Rutgers professor Thomas J. Fewer, offers a purpose‑driven career blueprint for workers of every age. It introduces six forms of "Compass Capital" and a "Mission Flywheel" to help readers align...

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12 Data-Driven Steps To Finding A Job You Love
NewsApr 22, 2026

12 Data-Driven Steps To Finding A Job You Love

William Vanderbloemen’s new book *Work: How You Are Wired* offers a data‑driven roadmap to finding a job that matches one’s personality. Drawing on research of over 30,000 top leaders and a 250,000‑person survey, the book outlines twelve interpersonal habits and...

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How To Unleash The Most Powerful Force In Business
NewsApr 7, 2026

How To Unleash The Most Powerful Force In Business

Marcus Buckingham’s new book, *Design Love In: How To Unleash The Most Powerful Force In Business*, argues that the hidden engine of high‑performing teams is "leading lovingly." He defines this as creating experiences that make employees feel bigger, safe, and...

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How To Be More Playful To Build Resilience, Navigate Challenges And Find More Joy
NewsApr 7, 2026

How To Be More Playful To Build Resilience, Navigate Challenges And Find More Joy

Piera Gelardi’s new book *The Playful Way* argues that playfulness is a mindset that boosts problem‑solving, stress management, and overall life satisfaction. The work outlines the Eight Powers of Play, from the Joyful Jester to the Curious Quester, and provides...

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How To Be A Servant Leader
NewsMar 26, 2026

How To Be A Servant Leader

Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell’s new anthology, "Servant Leadership in Action," gathers 44 essays from top leaders like Patrick Lencioni, John C. Maxwell, and Marshall Goldsmith. The book is divided into six thematic sections that move from foundational concepts to...

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The Algorithm: The Five-Step Framework That Drives Business Success
NewsMar 24, 2026

The Algorithm: The Five-Step Framework That Drives Business Success

Jon McNeill, former Tesla president and serial entrepreneur, has released "The Algorithm," the first book authored by an Elon Musk direct report. The book outlines a five‑step framework—question, delete, simplify, accelerate, automate—used to drive hypergrowth at Tesla, SpaceX, Lululemon and...

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How To Change Yourself To Change Your Company
NewsMar 20, 2026

How To Change Yourself To Change Your Company

"Reinventing the Leader" by Walmart executive Gui Loureiro and coach Carlos Marin argues that personal transformation is a prerequisite for corporate change. The book chronicles how Loureiro’s data‑driven, customer‑centric overhaul of Walmex—Walmart’s largest Latin‑American division—revitalized growth and culture. It offers...

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How To Create More Human Workplaces By Tackling Hidden Patterns
NewsMar 10, 2026

How To Create More Human Workplaces By Tackling Hidden Patterns

Clay Parker Jones’s new book *Hidden Patterns* offers a systems‑level playbook for building more human workplaces. It catalogs 75 recurring organizational problems and pairs each with core solutions framed as reusable patterns rather than prescriptive procedures. Drawing on behavioral science...

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Five Crucial Actions That Build Unity And Foster Performance In The Workplace
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Five Crucial Actions That Build Unity And Foster Performance In The Workplace

Brad Deutser’s new book, *Belonging Rules*, argues that workplace belonging outweighs culture and compensation in driving performance. A recent study of nearly 15,000 employees shows belonging predicts engagement, satisfaction, and effort more strongly than traditional metrics. Deutser outlines five concrete...

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