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Written by: Ralph JacobWhy the Titanic Sank: Sweat the Small Stuff - Click To Read Article
Most of us don't realize how the small stuff can get in the way. This article desicribes how one minor oversight caused the deaths of hundreds and sank the largest vessel of its time. It wasn't the expensive hardware, it was something we can buy on Amazon.com.
Healthcare Leadership in Uncertain Times - Click To Read Article
Many healthcare leaders have sat out the year waiting for new legislation from Washington. They believe this gives them certainty and comfort. But healthcare leaders face daunting challenges and great uncertainty. This article provides initial advice how to proceed.
Need a coach? Select wisely! - Click To Read Article
Coaching has become a useful way to help successful people become even more successful. In this article Ralph Jacobson describes when coaching can be effective...and when other kinds of support such as mentoring or counseling are more appropriate. The article very quickly establishes for you the approach that is best suited to your specific circumstance.
Human Resources: Getting to the Leadership Table - Click To Read Article
Most Human Resources professionals want a seat at the leadership table--but struggle to gain the opportunity to do so. This article describes the challenges facing human resources professionals and prescribes an approach that builds credibility to the contributions that HR professionals can and should make to the success of the business. Follow this prescription, and you are more likely to find yourself a more highly regarded member of the leadership team.
Creating a Leadership Development Agenda That Works - Click To Read Article
Companies invest heavily to develop leadership talent necessary to grow the organization. Most of this investment provides little return. After using conventional approaches for 15 years as a psychologist, human resources professional and change agent and finding little benefit, the author developed a new set of guidelines to develop leadership talent. This article provides five principles to grow talent.
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About the Author: Ralph Jacob RSS for Ralph's articles - Visit Ralph's website 
For more than twenty-five years Ralph Jacobson provided innovative solutions for Fortune 50 organizations as well as emerging growth companies in a wide variety of industries. For the last seventeen years he has been the Principal of The Leader's Toolbox and Synthesis Consulting, Inc. He has held executive Human Resource positions with Medtronic, Crosfield Dicomed, and General Growth Center Companies. Ralph has written extensively in the areas of leadership and organization change. His book, Leading for a Change: How to Master the Five Challenges Faced by Every Leader, published in 2000, was named one of the top business books by mgeneral.com. The book created the framework to build The Leader's Toolbox® methodology. He has contributed to The Change Champion's Field Guide, and published articles in The American Management Association's, MWorld, American Executive, Chief Learning Officer Magazine, and American College of Physicians Executive journal. In 2005, 2007 & 2008, Ralph was recognized by Leadership Excellence magazine as one of the top ten leadership developers in the country. He was also recognized by the magazine in 2005 as providing one of the most innovative leadership development solutions. Ralph has served as adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas for more than ten years. He has taught in the Executive MBA program and is currently teaching in the Physician's Leadership College. Ralph has been a featured speaker at numerous professional conferences. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and the World Wide Association of Business Coaches. Ralph received the American Express Quality Award for his consulting work. He was an examiner for the Minnesota Quality Award. He holds advanced degrees in psychology and human resources from The Ohio State University and the University of Minnesota. Ralph resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife of 31 years. Click here to visit Ralph's website   Healthcare Leadership in Uncertain Times Human Resources Getting to the Leadership Table Why the Titanic Sank Sweat the Small Stuff Creating a Leadership Development Agenda That Works Need a coach Select wisely |
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