Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

When everyone knows how each job/position on your team fits together, your team can accomplish so much more. Plus, the new-found knowledge drives a better appreciation for what everyone does, and proves to the team that success comes only when all the pieces fit together like a well-oiled machine.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

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. Make conversation with your team. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions A manager who cant make a decision or who cant make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the managers team. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

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 Make conversation with your team. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.&# 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 Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes There are lots of lessons tied to those canary yellow squares, called Post-it Notes -- how ideas and innovations can come from anyone on your team at any time. Make conversation with your team. How they can be used by leaders to boost morale. How test marketing is critical.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

If you say youll send a team member a report, do so. Too many managers dont follow through. But, following through is critical to keeping your team effective and efficient. Make conversation with your team. If you promise to get an employee an answer, get it for him or her. Perhaps they get busy. Perhaps they forget.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organizations. If everyone volunteers a few hours a week, think how much non-profits can accomplish. 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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The first step in developing your plan is to gather your team and identify your likely crisis situations. As you establish your action plan, be sure to think about: •Who will be on your crisis management team? Make conversation with your team. •Who will do what? •When will they do it?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? So, dig deep for ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

The primary customer is the person whose life is changed through the organizations work. Supporting customers are volunteers, members, partners, funders, referral sources, employees, and others who must be satisfied. Make conversation with your team. Says what, in the end, you want to be remembered for.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Welcome Ideas At Any Time From Anyone Great ideas for your business can come at anytime from anyone on your team. 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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Remind him that he is a valuable part of the team and that you have confidence his performance will improve. Make conversation with your team. Let the discussion sink in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2010

If you volunteer for a nonprofit or are seeking employment at a nonprofit, this book is also an insightful and inspiring read. 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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? So, dig deep for ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

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? ► August (20) ► July (5) ▼ June (8) New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opp. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? So, dig deep for ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2010

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? ► August (20) ► July (5) ▼ June (8) New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opp. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

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? ► August (20) ► July (5) ▼ June (8) New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opp. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:24 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Management , Social Media , Team Building 1 comments: davidburkus said. ► August (20) ► July (5) ▼ June (8) New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opp.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

What is the first leadership book you would give to a new manager desiring to be a great leader? 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? Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:21 PM Labels: General Management Skills , Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees , Team Building 1 comments: davidburkus said. ► August (20) ► July (5) ▼ June (8) New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opp.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? So, dig deep for ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2010

If revenue is down, or if youve lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know. Dont keep your team in the dark. 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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Encourage everyone to offer new combinations and improvements of old ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

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? Make conversation with your team. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Im not sure if this made me a better leader but it did make me a better team mate. Being a great leader starts with being a great team mate." 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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? So, dig deep for ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

Have senior management put together annual and quarterly business plan drafts, then engage employee teams to give feedback and come up with ideas. 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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? So, dig deep for ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2010

Good To Great s lessons are for entrepreneurs running small businesses, for CEOs of large businesses, and for leaders and managers within businesses at all management levels. The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S., Foster said.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

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 Make conversation with your team. Question For Today Which person on your team did you thank today? So, dig deep for ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2010

One recommendation is to at least include members of your management team, sales team, marketing team and research team when you ask the five questions. Be An Effective Team Member. Make conversation with your team. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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