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. How they can be used by leaders to boost morale. How test marketing is critical. Enjoy the history of those yellow squares.

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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. If you promise to get an employee an answer, get it for him or her. As the Nike campaign/slogan so aptly says, "Just Do It." Perhaps they get busy.

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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. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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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? To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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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

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 11, 2010

However, if you dont have time to read books about how to be an effective and good leader, you can select a few words from the list below and then practice what those words mean, as you lead your team every day.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Managers often find it easier, more comfortable, or less threatening to hire someone with similar skills and work habits. But, to build a well-balanced team and to achieve maximum success, you need to have employees who can fill in your weaker areas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2011, select one or more of these 70 New Years resolutions for leaders: 1. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Tailor your motivation techniques 61.

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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. Make conversation with your team. Been looking at this book for awhile. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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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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