Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. In this way, compassion is an intention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

"While the global population is largely gender balanced, men hold eighty-five percent of senior leadership positions in public companies," states Melissa Greenwell , author of the new book, Money on the Table: How to Increase Profits Through Gender-balanced Leadership. Mentor your high-potential females. Choose a mentor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. In this way, compassion is an intention.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Very often, employers reject autistic candidates because of presumed interpersonal problems — the candidate might have been staring at the floor instead of giving eye contact or didn’t seem to have a sense of humour, and the interviewer might feel that they wouldn’t be good at dealing with customers. About the Author.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Covey Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H. Some people suggested more than one book.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can review resumes, do mock interviews, or be a referral to job seekers through GEMs in Tech. You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Volunteer to support one or more of the thousands of Trailblazers pivoting to Salesforce careers from other industries.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2018

As you select the employee programs you'll offer at your company during 2018, consider choosing one or more from this list of 17 from Richard P. Finnegan , author of the book, The Stay Interview.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

How early in life should someone find a mentor? When leaders hire, which skills (enthusiasm, organization, good work habits, ethics, loyalty, leadership, sales) of the interviewee are most important and why? MacDonald has served as non-executive chairman of the board of Medifast, a weight-loss products company, since January 2018.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

October 14 brings a powerful new book full of leadership lessons for " how to be a first responder in business." What leadership skills did you learn playing football that then served you well as a Marine? A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

As you select the employee programs you'll offer at your company during 2017, consider choosing one or more from this list of 17 from Richard P. Finnegan , author of the book, The Stay Interview.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Authored by Capulet’s Julie Szabo and Darren Barefoot, this report is based on in-depth interviews with leading practitioners and a literature review. Six key lessons surfaced from our interviews with more than 35 global nonprofits. She says, “I never thought I could be coaching and mentoring people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. Which of your leadership skills helped you most to rise through the ranks at Zane Benefits? Professional will and general curiosity are two core leadership skills we look for in team members at Zane Benefits.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

And if it’s not broke and it boosts employee morale and productivity, why not make it company policy? Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? After all, if it’s not broke, why fix it? How do people interact with each other?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 1, 2013

After I graduated from college, I served as a sales rep for a veterinary pharmaceutical company, before transitioning into a 10-year career in the nonprofit sector. Read Annalise Parady''s " Research Friday: The Importance of Strong and Weak Ties In Leadership Development.". Like this article? Get another!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2012

I met Debbie a few years ago while we worked together on a training committee for MicroMentor , a nonprofit that connects small business owners with business mentors. I say this because, while the two areas must work in tandem if both departments exist in a company, sales people have very different personalities than those in marketing.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

Technical leadership generally gets a bad rap for not having quality. As bright techies with "leadership potential," we. are often thrust into leadership positions with little training and a. As bright techies with "leadership potential," we. interview. Introduction. desired soft skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

We need to double down our commitment to professional development, to mentorship, and to creating leadership opportunities for our key people. We need to commit to leadership development and mentorship. I went through a staff interview before I was hired as an Executive Director. Flickr Photo by Wesley Fryer. Here’s the truth.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Correction error: In the podcast, I suggest the East India Company first moved into their office in Britain in the 19th Century, when it was in fact the 18th Century. And if it’s not broke and it boosts employee morale and productivity, why not make it company policy? Caution: No turtles were harmed in the making of this blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Sunday, December 5, 2010 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips Here are three great tips from the book, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book : Coaches do not motivate their employees; they inspire them to motivate themselves. They pose alternatives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Sunday, March 21, 2010 Do Exit Interviews Knowing why an employee leaves your company can help you to reduce your employee turnover rate. So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Give an example of when you demonstrated good leadership. Describe a situation in which you had to change your leadership style to achieve the goal? 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Tuesday, November 9, 2010 How To Produce An Effective Company Blog If you lead a business and aren’t part of the 34% of U.S. companies using a blog for marketing purposes, your business likely will within the next year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Sunday, October 31, 2010 How To Write Your Companys Core Values Walk into any Whole Foods grocery store and youll see that companys core values proudly presented on a large sign. The values clearly set the companys culture.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 2, 2007

.-- Priya Haji This Christmas I bought a lot of my gifts from World of Good , a Bay Area company that creates opportunities for hundreds of artisan cooperatives around the world to share their work by serving as a bridge to the U.S. You can hear the interview on the Big Vision Podcast , or read the transcript below. retail market.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! 15 Inspiring Biographies For Leaders 20 New Words Every Leader Should Know Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Gro. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Honor The Legacy Of Dr. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? I am amidst reading leadership books, but if I didn't have the time, this list would indeed be perfect! The answer is yes. Great post Eric. Honor The Legacy Of Dr. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions? 15 Inspiring Biographies For Leaders 20 New Words Every Leader Should Know Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Gro. Third to last is crucial.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! I am aware of my company’s overall strategy. I understand what my company is trying to achieve. I feel my department gets support and teamwork from other areas within the company. My manager clearly defines my job responsibilities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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