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The Life And Business Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. Music lessons. Mentoring is equally powerful. Really, he was just a great listener.

Lesson 66
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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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Positive mentoring relationships are so important to the success of youth everywhere. That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month.

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Life And Business Lessons From No One Succeeds Alone

Eric Jacobsen Blog

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t.

Lesson 52
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The Critical First Years Of Your Professional Life

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts.

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Business And Life Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What he taught me has served me well in business and in life. Even lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. Music lessons.

Lesson 49
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The Life And Business Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

But, what my father taught me has served me well in business and in life. On this Father''s Day , I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. Music lessons. Mentoring is equally powerful. A few weeks prior to 9/11.

Lesson 67
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Business And Life Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What he taught me has served me well in business and in life. Even lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. Music lessons.

Lesson 40