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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I clearly understood that my role as a leader from the rear and as a mentor helped contribute to the success of the team.

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How to Conduct a Quick Tech Plan

Tech Soup

Conducting some total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis on projected new acquisitions. SCORE is a very useful resource for workshops and free mentoring. They have on the workshop landing page two mentors with expertise in tech planning that you can email. Finalize the technology plan with benefits and outcomes.

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Discover Your Leader Grade

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Also free is a summary analysis of your results.

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20 New Words Every Leader Should Know

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Read "The Seven Arts Of Change"

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Listening is the root of collaboration, root-cause analysis, and effective teamwork.

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Women Who Tech Around the World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

” We also heard from two amazing women activists and leaders, Ghada Bahig, Engineering Manager, Mentor Graphics; TechWomen Mentee, Egypt and Chema Gargouri, Manager, Centre for Applied Training (CAT); Director, E-Mediat, WES Tunisia. They offer comprehensive high school scholarships, personalized mentoring, and leadership training.

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