Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 24, 2011

Best-selling author Brian Tracy's newest book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy's guidance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. The proceeds of my two books have been used to send two young women to college through the Sharing Foundation’s program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Teach something new to your team 24. Read leadership books to learn 51. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Be decisive 20.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 13, 2011

David Burkus often provides valuable comments to my various Blog postings, and he's a person who effectively uses a board of advisers, instead of mentors, to help him achieve success. Two of Burkus' favorite leadership books are : • The Starfish and the Spider -- A book actually about leaderLESS organizations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

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). Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? The answer is yes.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

So you want to teach yourself SEO? Here are the steps of teaching yourself SEO in 6 steps: STEP 1 – Find a resource for beginners. STEP 3- Find a Mentor. Finding a mentor might take a bit of time, but it will be one of the most crucial steps. Be creative about it, but make sure to find a mentor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Teach something new to your team 24. Read leadership books to learn 51. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Be decisive 20.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2010

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). This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. I selected this book because the book is easy-to-read, incredibly engaging, and is filled with inspirational and powerful stories of lessons learned by a wealth of leaders with diverse backgrounds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In his highly authentic, sincere and personal book, Balancing Act , author Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA , shares candid insights and timely lessons about the balance needed to succeed as a leader. I wrote this book in the hope that others will learn from my triumphs and failures. Successful leaders : Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2012

He made every mistake in the book, but was able to scale a business from 0 to thousands of dollars a month. Millennials education teaches them to be the king of the castle, not the grunts to get the coffee. Babyboomers need to mentor these young people and treat them like equals, not grunts. They need a job. They get underpaid.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Best-selling author Brian Tracy''s book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy''s guidance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Mentoring program and cross training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Read leadership books to learn 51. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Best-selling author Brian Tracy's book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy's guidance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can't or won't," says Hewlett.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Kandi Wiens Today, Wiens shares these insights with us: Question: Why did you decide to write the book? Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

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). I appreciate Halvorson sending me a complimentary advance copy of her book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2014

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can''t or won''t," says Hewlett.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

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). Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Whats The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. Why or why not?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The list below is a good list for learning how to be a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Teach something new to your team 24. Read leadership books to learn 51. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Don't micromanage 2.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Skills 60

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentoring Policy Volunteer Technique 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Best-selling author Brian Tracy's book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy's guidance.

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Chapter Interview Mentoring Exercise 58

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

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). Armstrong in their book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys : 1.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2020

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can't or won't," says Hewlett.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

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). I really found this book useful. How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Lea.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

In his highly authentic, sincere and personal new book, Balancing Act , author Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA , shares candid insights and timely lessons about the balance needed to succeed as a leader. “I I wrote this book in the hope that others will learn from my triumphs and failures. Successful leaders : Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Leadership Teach Advice 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

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). This book examines organizations that didnt need leaders to thrive," said Burkus.

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