Eric Jacobson

MAY 15, 2013

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 17, 2016

He had been a frequent visitor to my subconscious throughout my corporate career, always managing to show up at times when I needed him, along with his admittedly peculiar brand of inspiration. It was Willy Wonka. Yes, that Willy Wonka (in this case played by Gene Wilder in the 1971 movie).

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 27, 2022

In his editorial, “Making Purpose Real,” Harvard Business Review , editor, Adi Ignatius, writes, “Too often, discussions of managing with ‘purpose’ can be frustratingly vague. ” I especially resonate with what Ignatius says is HBR’s purpose, “to rid the world of bad management.”

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 12, 2015

But there, along that linear path, was the framework, path, and process for leadership success. The More Human Way: 15 Steps To Success. 1) Set the “BHAG” – Teammates want to be a part of something bigger then just “profit”; find a “big, hairy, audacious goal” and run for it. You’re all on the same bus to success.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 21, 2018

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 11, 2017

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 29, 2017

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 22, 2017

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2016

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 26, 2016

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 30, 2016

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 25, 2015

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 31, 2015

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 29, 2015

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Are my values driving the behavior I want in my organization? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement?

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Experience to Lead

AUGUST 26, 2021

This month, we introduce you to Sandeep Khanna and VJ Posadas, two of WDHB’s leaders in Singapore, as we explore successful leadership qualities and rising industry trends in Asia-Pacific. Be Bold: The successful L&D leader is one who is bold and can take calculated risks. The same is true of successful L&D leaders.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 6, 2012

A Zenger Folkman whitepaper entitled, “From BHAGs to SMART Goals: What Makes a Stretch Goal” provides practical tips and techniques in a three step process. While moving leadership performance from good to great is much more attainable than an Olympic medal, it does involve setting stretch goals.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hypermetricemia means focusing excessively on measurable outcomes to determine success, without first understanding whether those are the right things to measure. For years, we had learned that a good vision is a BHAG (a Big Hairy Audacious Goal) and that it should be a short, memorable slogan. Managing up.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 6, 2012

A Zenger Folkman whitepaper entitled, “From BHAGs to SMART Goals: What Makes a Stretch Goal” provides practical tips and techniques in a three step process. While moving leadership performance from good to great is much more attainable than an Olympic medal, it does involve setting stretch goals.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Also, the most successful athletes have learned the benefits of being curious. He joined Zane Benefits as its thirteenth employee in 2007.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2012

With humor, real-world examples, and step-by-step guides, the book explains: How to make mission, values, and BHAGS relevant to daily organizational life. Two challenges exist in creating successful, high performance, customer focused teams. Members feel deep concern for each other’s personal growth and success.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

If you’ve worked in business long enough, you’ve probably encountered this type of provincial thinking from both managers and team members. W hen a manager and their team members negotiate a goal between themselves, they can easily lose sight of their shared objectives. It can be hugely costly to organizations.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2012

With humor, real-world examples, and step-by-step guides, the book explains: How to make mission, values, and BHAGS relevant to daily organizational life. Members have to want to make the team successful. Seven essential rules for effective strategic planning. How to transform groups into high-performance teams. Points to Remember.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 28, 2012

The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses Eric Ries Crown Business (2011) “There is surely nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency what should not be done at all.”

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2014

It’s not confidence itself that produces success; it’s the investment and the effort. I know how often leaders say they want to tackle BHAGs — “big hairy audacious goals.” Managing yourself Personal effectiveness' Hopelessness and despair prevent positive action. You have to do the work.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 29, 2020

” Strong leaders build on successes and string together incremental gains to boost short-term confidence for the long-term journey. Recognizing and celebrating successes and small wins is energizing. Ensure senior managers are leading efforts to recognize, celebrate, and appreciate small wins. Make recognition immediate.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2010

When you align your goals with your purpose, mission or big why, you set yourself up for greater success. These goals have been labeled by Jim Collins (and others) as a BHAG – a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. I wish you great success. By using these tools you are on the way to that success!

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