Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2011, select one or more of these 70 New Years resolutions for leaders: 1. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Dont micromanage 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.&# Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Make conversation with your team.

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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. Make conversation with your team. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

To solve problems in one easy step — because a survey is a means to an end, not an end in itself. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions A manager who cant make a decision or who cant make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the managers team. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

When everyone knows how each job/position on your team fits together, your team can accomplish so much more. Plus, the new-found knowledge drives a better appreciation for what everyone does, and proves to the team that success comes only when all the pieces fit together like a well-oiled machine.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

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. Make conversation with your team. How they can be used by leaders to boost morale. How test marketing is critical.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

If you say youll send a team member a report, do so. Too many managers dont follow through. But, following through is critical to keeping your team effective and efficient. Make conversation with your team. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. Make conversation with your team. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Welcome Ideas At Any Time From Anyone Great ideas for your business can come at anytime from anyone on your team. Carl Magee invented the parking meter when back in 1932 the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce asked Magee to solve problems caused by all-day parkers in the downtown business district.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Remind him that he is a valuable part of the team and that you have confidence his performance will improve. Make conversation with your team. Let the discussion sink in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Its best to coach when a new procedure is introduced, a job is changed, and/or a skill gap is identified. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2010

In the booklet, youll find the following 12 ways that Marriott practices good leadership AND customer service: Continually challenge your team to do better. View every problem as an opportunity to grow. Make conversation with your team. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Sunday, November 28, 2010 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively Roger Fulton’s book, Common Sense Management , offers these quick tips for how to be an effective leader: • Don’t Blame Others – When in a position of power, everything that occurs is your responsibility, even the errors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

If not, teach him what he needs to do differently to avoid the mistake from reoccurring. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 7:57 PM Labels: Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees , Productivity Boosters 1 comments: davidburkus said. Here's the problem though: if job security drives loyalty.than nothing drives loyalty. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The first step in developing your plan is to gather your team and identify your likely crisis situations. The first step in developing your plan is to gather your team and identify your likely crisis situations. As you establish your action plan, be sure to think about: •Who will be on your crisis management team?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2010

If revenue is down, or if youve lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know. Dont keep your team in the dark. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

And, if you are a team leader or business leader and you have the task of trying to get other people to adopt the goals assigned to them, Halvorson suggests you : • Try giving your employee or team member a sense of personal control. Make conversation with your team. • How will I benefit from it?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Im not sure if this made me a better leader but it did make me a better team mate. Being a great leader starts with being a great team mate." Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

Have senior management put together annual and quarterly business plan drafts, then engage employee teams to give feedback and come up with ideas. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

My success came from applying important management and leadership skills that I learned from skilled mentors, a variety of supervisors, books, magazines, and from valuable feedback from employees.Because I am passionate about being a good leader I am eager to share what I have learned through the years. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

However, if you dont have time to read books about how to be an effective and good leader, you can select a few words from the list below and then practice what those words mean, as you lead your team every day. Make conversation with your team. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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