Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Brown recently wrote in Smart Companies Thinking Bigger magazine, that you should “ask a group of current, former and potential customers the following questions:" If you’re a current or former customer, why did you start using us? What have we done in the past to make your biggest challenges more difficult?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Druckers book called " The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization " will be well worth it. This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Monday, November 8, 2010 Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss Robert Sutton, author of Good Boss, Bad Boss , provides these leadership tips: Create an environment that encourages people to challenge each others ideas, but set a few ground rules. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010 How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader LinkedIn members continue to offer their insights on my recent discussion question about whether playing high school and/or college sports can help to make you a better business leader. 5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performan.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2010

Developing leaders: Create the next generation of leaders Are great listeners Grow talent by challenging others to take on more than what they think they can do Are open, honest and direct Model the behavior they want to mentor for others If you havent read Judith E. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

But, perhaps the more important question is, "How will I remembered as a leader?" The answer to that question is likely going to be based on the valuable lessons you shared with those you led. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? Tuesday, June 8, 2010 How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

When seeking out a mentor, think about these questions: 1. How To Be An Expert Listener * Look at the speaker * Ask questions to clarify * Repeat for clarity * Nod, smile * Dont interrupt * Help the speaker stay on topic Note From Eric In my Blog Ill use the words manager and leader. What impact is this going to have on you?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Grossman recommends that when you have something you want to get your employees input on, post a question on a flip chart in your department or office. 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

AUGUST 6, 2010

Ill ask a similar question in some of the leadership groups on LinkedIn and then will publish all our words in one list to share with everyone. 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

JULY 5, 2010

Monday, July 5, 2010 Ten More Ways To Be An Effective Leader Here are 10 behaviors, techniques and tips you can use to be an effective leader: Respond to questions quickly and fully. Be willing to change your decisions. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? What impact is this going to have on you?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ▼ October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2010

The book, five years in the making, and published in 2001, addresses the all-important question of: Can a good company become a great company, and if so, how? It means having the humility to grasp the fact that you do not yet understand enough to have the answers and then to ask the questions that will lead to the best possible insights."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Here are 10 questions Polaris recommends you ask employees as part of a wide-ranging employee satisfaction and engagement survey : For each of the following statements, indicate if you: • Strongly disagree • Disagree • Somewhat disagree • Agree • Strongly agree 1. What resources do you need to get the job done?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2010

In the booklet, youll find the following 12 ways that Marriott practices good leadership AND customer service: Continually challenge your team to do better. 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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

So, its good to be reminded of what is working for the best companies during this challenging economy. How To Be An Expert Listener * Look at the speaker * Ask questions to clarify * Repeat for clarity * Nod, smile * Dont interrupt * Help the speaker stay on topic Note From Eric In my Blog Ill use the words manager and leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. 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 5, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ▼ October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Ask questions to clarify 64. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance 10. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ▼ October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Answer your customers’ questions or address their pain points. End each post with a question that encourages dialogue with your readers. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? Keep it relevant to the reader. Be sure it’s well-written. Make it relevant to your company or products.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The online survey tool uses a 45 question assessment to measure your leadership skills across 15 dimensions of leadership. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? So, dig deep for ideas.

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