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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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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. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

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. The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus.

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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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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. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

It acts somewhat similar to an email spell checker, and you can select the suggested alternatives or ignore the advice. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

How can I help you reach your career goals? Thanks to Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell for these questions -- just some of their great advice from their book, The Essential HR Handbook. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. What do you want most from your job?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

As a coach , a manager: identifies an employees need for instruction and direction and this need is usually directly related to his or her performance or career goals. It relies on mutual, progressive goal-setting, personal feedback, and an ongoing, supportive relationship. Coaching is collaborative.

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Teach something new to your team 24. Set clear goals and objectives 52. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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OCTOBER 23, 2010

Describe a situation in which you had to change your leadership style to achieve the goal? "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. What was your approach? Did it work?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

If not, teach him what he needs to do differently to avoid the mistake from reoccurring. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Find out what he did or didnt do.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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DECEMBER 7, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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JUNE 26, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Set a goal to get your crisis management program in place by the end of this year so youll start 2011 well prepared! "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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AUGUST 14, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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JANUARY 20, 2011

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ► 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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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Most important, he teaches business leaders and nonprofit executive directors why they need to change the way they lead change. Some of my favorite parts of the book are: Most leaders miss the fact that every employee possesses a latent willingness to change. Its joined my Top 10 leadership books list!

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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OCTOBER 7, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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APRIL 26, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 7:37 PM Labels: Books For Managers , General Management Skills , Goal Setting , Leadership Books , Management , Motivating Employees , Soliciting Suggestions 1 comments: davidburkus said. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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APRIL 12, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Your goal is to know the most important leave reason rather than learn which three or five things contributed to your employees decision to leave. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Of all the things youve told me, what is the top thing that caused you to resign?

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JANUARY 4, 2011

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ► 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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AUGUST 22, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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NOVEMBER 27, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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AUGUST 7, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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NOVEMBER 28, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. ▼ 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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