Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

Business leaders can read Overland Park, KS’s Leigh Branham’s books: • The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave • Re-Engage to learn more about why employees leave their workplaces (including non-financial reasons), and what leaders can do to boost employee retention. Both are excellent books.

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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. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Heres a start: Honest Caring Risk-adverse What word or words do you want to add?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. One of her favorite books is The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave , written by Leigh Branham of the company Keeping The People, Inc., based in Overland Park, KS. Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Leaders on the LinkedIn Executive Suite group came up with these nearly 50 words in answer to a discussion topic I posted in the group forum: " A Good Leader Is [insert one word]." A big thank you to that group for this valuable list. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

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? It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Armstrong’s book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

EWF International provides professionally facilitated peer advisory groups for women business owners and executives. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along. • Do something that you are afraid to do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:20 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Coaching Employees , Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Leadership Books , Management , Motivating Employees , Thanking Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. You can learn more about how to do that in his latest book, Re-Engage.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

This is a group of people, three to five, that have rotated into my life at various times and that speak into it and help me grow. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

This is an informal focus group of sorts, where employees can freely and without feeling pressure, share their ideas, see others ideas, and then suggest even more ideas. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Whats The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager? Earlier this year, various discussion groups on the social media site LinkedIn helped me build a list of favorite leadership books. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

What is the toughest group from which youve had to get cooperation? Describe a situation in which you had to change your leadership style to achieve the goal? It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Give an example of when you demonstrated good leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Be willing to change your decisions 45. Be a good role model 46. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Use print to provide detailed information.

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