Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

An example of positive feedback is : “Bob, your communications skills have dramatically improved over the past couple of months. Source: "Execution--The Discipline Of Getting Things Done" Promote Shared Creativity With Your Employees As the book "The DNA Of Leadership" suggests, ask your employees: * How would you handle this?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010 Always Follow Through Set a good example for your employees and follow through on everything you say you are going to do. Source: "Execution--The Discipline Of Getting Things Done" Promote Shared Creativity With Your Employees As the book "The DNA Of Leadership" suggests, ask your employees: * How would you handle this?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. Source: "Execution--The Discipline Of Getting Things Done" Promote Shared Creativity With Your Employees As the book "The DNA Of Leadership" suggests, ask your employees: * How would you handle this?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Do I actively manage how I am authentic? Do I encourage people to share information? The law of candor. Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Do I publicly admit when I am wrong?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Thursday, October 7, 2010 Thanks For Your Loyal Readership A heartfelt thanks for reading my blog and sharing your feedback, comments and ideas. Source: "Execution--The Discipline Of Getting Things Done" Promote Shared Creativity With Your Employees As the book "The DNA Of Leadership" suggests, ask your employees: * How would you handle this?

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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." . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). What resources do you need to get the job done?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Mentoring is all about sharing experiences. Source: "Execution--The Discipline Of Getting Things Done" Promote Shared Creativity With Your Employees As the book "The DNA Of Leadership" suggests, ask your employees: * How would you handle this? That is, wise mentors offer up plenty of suggestions to their mentees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2010

In past postings Ive shared Marriotts core values. Source: "Execution--The Discipline Of Getting Things Done" Promote Shared Creativity With Your Employees As the book "The DNA Of Leadership" suggests, ask your employees: * How would you handle this? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Give an example of when you demonstrated good leadership. Source: "Execution--The Discipline Of Getting Things Done" Promote Shared Creativity With Your Employees As the book "The DNA Of Leadership" suggests, ask your employees: * How would you handle this? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

You can find more examples of companies with impressive guiding principles in the book, 1001 Ways To Energize Employees. Is it easy for your customers to: Buy from you? Make returns? Get pricing and terms? Receive timely responses to their e-mails? Quickly get answers when phoning your company?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

Community users can download a variety of research reports and presentations about leadership and leadership versus management. For example, a presentation on LeaderLab explains: Management is made up of activities needed to run a business, unit or organization to help achieve its goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2010

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

DECEMBER 12, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

As a counselor , a manager first identifies a problem that interferes with an employees work performance and then helps the employee to define specifically what behavior he or she needs to change in order to improve his or her performance or resolve a problem. So, the difference between coach and counselor is subtle, but important.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

The answer to that question is likely going to be based on the valuable lessons you shared with those you led. Former employees quoted in the newspaper article remember Mr. Kauffman as a leader who shared these lessons with them: "You can do anything you want if you set your mind to it and if you study your competition." "You

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Allow enough time for sharing samples of his work and for Q&A. Then, its the second persons turn to share about their "typical" day. Plus, they often generate some creative idea sharing that can boost productivity. So, plan a half day where you pair up employees. Its best when they meet in their respective offices/cubicles.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2010

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

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. You're absolutely right.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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