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Nonprofits show and share what worked, usually with tidy stories and charts. They know they can’t really share everything that happens behind the curtain (and believe me, there is so much that never reaches beyond the walls of most organizations) because they will risk the loss of funding.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. Idealist''s weekly spotlight was all about playful thinking, citing some interesting research by IDEO that may help you be more comfortable in sharing your crazy ideas at work.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. Idealist''s weekly spotlight was all about playful thinking, citing some interesting research by IDEO that may help you be more comfortable in sharing your crazy ideas at work.

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How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

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. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls.

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Great Year-End Advice For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along.

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Share The Bad News

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Share The Bad News Of course its much easier to share good news with your employees, but its perhaps even more important to share the bad news. Dont give them a false sense of the situation by sharing only good news. Glad you are sharing this message with your readers.

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A Maxim For Leaders For 2011

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. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. . 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Do more than care: help. Do more than dream: work.

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5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

So, be sure you provide the forums and mechanisms for your employees to share their ideas with you. Dont evaluate or criticize ideas when they are first suggested. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Hold at least a few brainstorming sessions each year, as well. Ask for wild ideas.

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The Five Points Of Professionalism

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Via the App, David promises to bring his communications industry expert advice and wisdom right to your fingertips. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. David just launched his new App, called " Ask David." What resources do you need to get the job done?

Leadership

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Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

It acts somewhat similar to an email spell checker, and you can select the suggested alternatives or ignore the advice. The program evaluates words and phrases for the intensity of eight primary emotions, allowing you to adjust the overall tone before you send your message. What resources do you need to get the job done?

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Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

Reynolds shared her expertise with me recently during an interview. She recommends that leaders share their vision at least seven to 10 times with their employees, and to make it clear to everyone what specifically each person can do each day to help achieve the collective mission.

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How To Give Constructive Feedback

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. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver. .

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Never Say These Words To A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." Take a moment.

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5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Discover Your Leader Grade

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The survey typically takes respondents seven to 10 minutes to fill out and the results you get will identify your strengths and weaknesses, and will allow you to compare your evaluators responses to your own self-assessment. The self-evaluation survey is free and its the first step in the program.

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3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite books of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization :" Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose? Author Peter F.

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Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

“These questions are designed to allow your customers to share their perspectives and opinions openly, not rate performance on a numerical scale,&# explained Brown. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. If you still use us, why do you continue to do so?

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Do you have a brand strategy?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

A fellow Blogger, Debbie Laskey, shared these keen insights with me: “A brand strategy is the ultimate business strategy and often the least understood." 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Sunday, September 19, 2010 Do you have a brand strategy?

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Thanks For Your Loyal Readership

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. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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Engage Your Employees.Especially Now

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." 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. big and small improvements, new ideas and suggestions for innovation.) .

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Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Mentoring is all about sharing experiences. ▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. They pose alternatives.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Timm that you can use to evaluate your organizations customer service via the phone: 1. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Create Core Values

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2010

In past postings Ive shared Marriotts core values. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. What resources do you need to get the job done?

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5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performance Review

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Thanks to Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell for these questions -- just some of their great advice from their book, The Essential HR Handbook. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. I bet most employees have never heard most of these questions from their supervisors on a consistent basis.

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How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

. ► 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

Story

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Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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When To Coach And When To Counsel

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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Definitions Of Key Business Terms

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

Business

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Do Exit Interviews

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional. . ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Good Sample Business Principles

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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This Week's Book Recommendation

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

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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Build These Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

. ► 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

Survey

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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Never Say These Words To A Customer

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Discover Your Leader Grade

3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

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Thanks For Your Loyal Readership

Engage Your Employees.Especially Now

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

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How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone

Create Core Values

5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performance Review

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

What To Think About For Next Year

When To Coach And When To Counsel

Definitions Of Key Business Terms

Do Exit Interviews

Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Good Sample Business Principles

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How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

Build These Leadership Skills

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

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