Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication.and lots more. His advice? Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot's more. His advice? Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lots more. His advice? Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lots more. His advice? Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2013

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot''s more. His advice? Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Authors Jeff Kavanaugh’s and Rafee Tarafdar’s new book, The Live Enterprise , is all about how to create a continuously evolving and learning organization. The way we think about experience has changed. Value chains have changed. IT systems are evolving from static processing engines to agents of change. Second, observe.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. Timm is the author of, 50 Powerful Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Customers. Can I get you something else?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls. These are in what I consider is the best chapter of the book The Essential HR Handbook , that she co-authored with Barbara Mitchell. Clustering everyone in the middle performance-rating categories 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010 Engage Your Employees.Especially Now Im a big fan of the books authored by Leigh Branham. Re-Engage is co-authored by Branham and Mark Hirschfeld and the authors worked with Quantum Workplace on the research for the book. big and small improvements, new ideas and suggestions for innovation.)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." Take a moment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role. Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. And, the eBook is free!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite books of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization :" Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Hes the author of three best-selling books, including Re-engage and The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

Saturday, August 7, 2010 Great Business Quote Heres a great quote from author and speaker Harvey Mackay : "When a person with money meets a person with experience, the person with the experience ends up with the money, and the person with the money ends up with the experience." Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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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. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010 How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, recently completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 How To Be An Open Leader Charlene Li, the author of the best-seller book, Groundswell , was kind enough to send me an advance copy of her newest book, Open Leadership , which she released for sale on May 24. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

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. Dont allow personal attacks or criticism. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Thanks to Sharon Armstrong, author of The Essential HR Handbook , for these helpful questions! ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010 Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas Heres a great idea from communications consultant, speaker and author David Grossman : And, yes its old school. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). But, it works!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? . -- 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 30, 2010

To learn more about employee retention and the reasons employees decide to leave an organization, read Overland Park, KS author Leigh Branhams book, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. This is a key factor that drives employee loyalty, and its one you may have the most control over in a tough economy!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2010

Saturday, May 22, 2010 Use This eBook To Improve Your Communication The former director of communications for McDonalds, David Grossman, now a leading consultant, speaker and author has released a free eBook about how to communicate effectively. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 30, 2009

She is the author of The Right-Brain Business Plan e-Book and the creator of the Unfolding Your Life Vision Kit. What are tips, exercises, or advice you give them to deal with that fear? What advice are you giving to people about that? What advice do you have for people who are interested in becoming coaches themselves?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

So, heres a checklist that is primarily from sales expert and author Paul R. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The 2007 book, authored by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Kostigen, is a New York Times bestseller.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Oh, no business increased, coaching increased, the amount of change management exercises I had to take organizations through increased. The number of people who have come to me for spot coaching, so, you know, Steven, I’ve done some one-off, two-off sessions where folks who needed advice or they needed to make a career move.

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