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The Life And Business Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. He loved even more to teach. Really, he was just a great listener. Educate - My Dad's passion was education.

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How To Achieve Early Career Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Among the especially helpful sections in the book is the one on how to effectively interview via Zoom and similar video conferencing platforms, and also the section on creating a 90-day plan to ensure success in your new job. His playbook, guide and techniques incorporate real life examples, research, and a little tough love.

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Business And Life Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What he taught me has served me well in business and in life. So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. I fully understand the need to prepare for presentations, meetings, interviews, etc.

Lesson 47
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For the past five years, I have been lucky enough to attend the Social Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley , an interdisciplinary conference that brings together leaders at the intersection of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business to share innovative ideas about social change. Video is here ).

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How Small Businesses Inspire Big Businesses

Eric Jacobsen Blog

that produced dozens of stories about what local small businesses on Main Street’s across America do that can inspire big businesses on Wall Street – or Madison Avenue megabrands, or enterprise of any size -- in today’s economy. What surprises about small business did you learn during your road trips?

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The Life And Business Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

But, what my father taught me has served me well in business and in life. On this Father''s Day , I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. A few weeks prior to 9/11. That time is still a blur to me.

Lesson 66
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Early Career Success Playbook

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Among the especially helpful sections in the book is the one on how to effectively interview via Zoom and similar video conferencing platforms, and also the section on creating a 90-day plan to ensure success in your new job. His playbook, guide and techniques incorporate real life examples, research, and a little tough love.