Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls As the year comes to a close its likely time for many business leaders to tackle the annual performance appraisal process. Rating someone based on a short time period instead of the entire evaluation period 8. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Via the App, David promises to bring his communications industry expert advice and wisdom right to your fingertips. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team. Maintain your visibility with your employees at all levels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Proper mentoring takes a commitment from both parties and it takes time to develop and to reap the rewards of the relationship. Does this person have the time needed to properly mentor me? And, do I also have the time to devote to a mentoring relationship? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2010

They provide the following great, simple and straight-forward advice about giving feedback: Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions A manager who cant make a decision or who cant make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the managers team. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

However, if you dont have time to read books about how to be an effective and good leader, you can select a few words from the list below and then practice what those words mean, as you lead your team every day. I am amidst reading leadership books, but if I didn't have the time, this list would indeed be perfect! Great post Eric.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

He recently shared his findings from his latest book, " Re-Engage: How Americas Best Places To Work Inspire Extra Effort In Extraordinary Times." Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. big and small improvements, new ideas and suggestions for innovation.) Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:10 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Change Management , Customer Feedback , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Strategic Planning 1 comments: Maths private tutor said. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. Okay, thats really not too surprising during these times of high unemployment. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Assess your companys strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Give feedback in a timely manner and make it individualized and specific 37. Start meetings on time 58. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Dont micromanage 2. Dont be a bottleneck 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes There are lots of lessons tied to those canary yellow squares, called Post-it Notes -- how ideas and innovations can come from anyone on your team at any time. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. How they can be used by leaders to boost morale.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Give each topic a time limit. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? ► August (20) ▼ July (5) Share The Bad News Run Better Meetings The next time you stay at a Marriott hotel look in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:28 PM Labels: Customer Service , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Management , Team Building 1 comments: davidburkus said. They're definitely simple. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. But I like google's even better: don't be evil. Very simple.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. What would the difference of these definitions be? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Curious: wouldn't being authentic also lead to having integrity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

If you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. And, a growing number of businesses are rewarding employees who volunteer by giving them extra vacation time and other incentives. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Thats the week when nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

Friday, August 6, 2010 Lets Build A List Lets build a list of the most important attributes of a good leader, and lets only use one word (or a hyphenated word) at a time to describe each attribute. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Heres a start: Honest Caring Risk-adverse What word or words do you want to add?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

To provide a benchmark – or a snapshot of your employees and their attitudes at a certain point of time that you can then compare to future surveys to spot trends. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Leaders, on the other hand, create commitment and are absolutely essential in times of chaos, crisis or change. In those times, leaders take charge. • Make Decisions – Make sound and timely decisions. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

The values remain constant and dont change from time to time, situation to situation or person to person. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Business leaders can learn a lot from the chains core values: 1. Its values are what are truly important to Whole Foods. The values clearly set the companys culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Start your meetings on time, and dont cut into employees personal time at lunch or after work. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Dont allow personal attacks or criticism. Really listen to the people under your supervision--dont just fake it. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ▼ September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ▼ September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Shoot for at least three times each week. So, before you launch a blog be sure you have the time, staff and resources to post consistently and for the long-term. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Offer proof or third-party validation to claims you make. Keep each blog posting under 500 words. Post regularly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

At the same time, leaders continue to struggle with one of their toughest jobs, developing and articulating their overall strategy and priorities, especially during times of change." Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Receive timely responses to their e-mails? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Is it easy for your customers to: Buy from you? Make returns? Get pricing and terms? Quickly get answers when phoning your company? Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. What To Think About For Next Year Discover Your Leader Grade Thanks For Your Loyal Readership Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ▼ September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

And, its a culture that ensures your new hires feel welcome during their critical onboarding time period. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Some people call this a "hello" culture. Its a culture that helps to quickly develop relationships. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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