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Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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 To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Lessons From Good To Great

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Sunday, June 13, 2010 Lessons From Good To Great Here are two of my favorite quotes from the hugely popular leadership book, Good To Great : "The good-to-great companies did not say, Okay, folks, lets get passionate about what we do. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To.

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How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The answer to that question is likely going to be based on the valuable lessons you shared with those you led. Former employees quoted in the newspaper article remember Mr. Kauffman as a leader who shared these lessons with them: "You can do anything you want if you set your mind to it and if you study your competition." "You

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

It is about mentors imparting the multiple lessons that theyve learned to their mentees and helping them better navigate through their own careers. By absorbing these lessons--of mentors mistakes and successes--mentees are better prepared to move forward with knowledge and confidence. Mentoring is all about sharing experiences.

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Be A Developing Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Sunday, April 4, 2010 Be A Developing Leader One of my favorite lessons from the book, The DNA of Leadership , is the importance of being a developing leader. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Read Good To Great

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Some of the lessons from the book are: "Leadership is equally about creating a climate where the truth is heard and the brutal facts confronted." 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.

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5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

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5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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