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NOVEMBER 20, 2010

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:09 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Employee Engagement Surveys , Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Management , Motivating Employees , Team Building , Team Building Vision Sharing 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts (..)

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JANUARY 4, 2011

Business leaders can read Overland Park, KS’s Leigh Branham’s books: • The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave • Re-Engage to learn more about why employees leave their workplaces (including non-financial reasons), and what leaders can do to boost employee retention. Both are excellent books.

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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.

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:59 AM Labels: General Management Skills , Leadership , Leadership Skills , Management , Mentoring 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (9) ► January (9) The Power Of Mentoring: (..)

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AUGUST 29, 2010

And, its a culture that ensures your new hires feel welcome during their critical onboarding time period.

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AUGUST 7, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 3:56 PM Labels: General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Management 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (9) ► January (9) The Power Of Mentoring: Formal And Informal Are You (..)

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AUGUST 22, 2010

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JANUARY 20, 2011

. -- Work-at-home Fridays Thompson Coburn -- Domestic-partner benefits Vector Communications -- Eight paid hours per month to volunteer For companies that lack the funds needed to support the types of programs listed above, they can offer perks, such as: Contests Rewards Opportunities for advancement Opportunities for socializing with co-workers Posted (..)

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:03 AM Labels: Books For Managers , Coaching Employees , Communications Skills , General Management Skills , Leadership , Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Mentoring , Motivating Employees 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts (..)

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AUGUST 11, 2010

I would paraphrase and say, "You are the leader you will be except for the people you meet and the books you read."

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:20 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Coaching Employees , Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Leadership Books , Management , Motivating Employees , Thanking Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. Been looking at this book for awhile. Thanks for the summary.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2010

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 9:07 PM Labels: General Management Skills , Hiring , Management 1 comments: davidburkus said. If two of us think alike, one of us isn't thinking. Good post Eric.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

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AUGUST 17, 2010

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AUGUST 21, 2010

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AUGUST 31, 2010

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

And, as Sharon Armstrong further shares in her book, " The Essential HR Handbook ," a good manager who is both a coach and a counselor: Motivates employees to do good work Reinforces good performance Encourages employees to stretch Sets clear expectations Provides positive feedback on an ongoing basis Provides constructive feedback on a timely basis (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us? To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 9:10 PM Labels: Coaching Employees , Communications Skills , General Management Skills , Leadership , Leadership Skills , Management , Performance Appraisals , Providing Feedback 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Thursday, October 7, 2010 Thanks For Your Loyal Readership A heartfelt thanks for reading my blog and sharing your feedback, comments and ideas. . -- 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 4, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:59 PM Labels: Customer Service , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Training 1 comments: Dalon said. Are you absolutely sure every employee in sales, production, operations, marketing, etc., is not using these words, even inadvertently, in front of your customers? thanks for a great reminder!

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AUGUST 5, 2010

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AUGUST 14, 2010

Reynolds other advice to leaders is to be one who: •listens with respect •communicates effectively •removes obstacles •shoulders the blame •shares the glory Posted by Eric Jacobson at 7:12 AM Labels: General Management Skills , Management , Motivating Employees , Team Building Vision Sharing 0comments: Post a Comment Newer (..)

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APRIL 26, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 7:37 PM Labels: Books For Managers , General Management Skills , Goal Setting , Leadership Books , Management , Motivating Employees , Soliciting Suggestions 1 comments: davidburkus said. Love the Blue Shirt Nation idea. I'll have to check the book out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:13 PM Labels: Communications Skills , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Management , Providing Feedback , Team Building , Team Building Vision Sharing 1 comments: Shawn Murphy said. Eric, I am singing your praise right now! Glad you are sharing this message with your readers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:31 PM Labels: Coaching Employees , General Management Skills , Giving Praise , Leadership Skills , Management , Mentoring , Motivating Employees , Providing Feedback 1 comments: davidburkus said. I totally agree. But try to avoid the "feedback sandwich." " It gets seen through.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 10:08 AM Labels: Books For Managers , Brand Equity , Brand Strategy , General Management Skills , Leadership Books , Management 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (9) ► January (..)

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OCTOBER 23, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 4:27 PM Labels: Books For Managers , General Management Skills , Interviewing , Leadership , Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (9) ► (..)

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:14 PM Labels: Gaining Respect , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Making Decisions , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. A good decision implemented today is better than a perfect decision implemented tomorrow.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 9:04 PM Labels: General Management Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. One of my favorite anonymous manager stories. New employee messes up and losses $1 million. His boss calls him in. The employees asks if he'll be fired. The boss says, "Fire, You.I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 9:21 AM Labels: General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Management , Providing Feedback 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) UpTweet Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Blog Archive ► 2011 (9) ► January (9) The Power Of Mentoring: Formal (..)

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010 This Weeks Book Recommendation Here is a book by David Grossman that I learned a lot from and recommend to leaders and managers: Posted by Eric Jacobson at 2:11 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Communications Skills , General Management Skills , Listening Skills , Management , Presentations , Team Building 0comments: Post (..)

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