Sat.Oct 24, 2009 - Fri.Oct 30, 2009

Eric Jacobson

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Learn Team Member Names

Eric Jacobson

If you are a leader high up in an organization, or in charge of a large team, learn the names of as many of your team members/employees as you can -- even if that means learning hundreds of names. And, then, equally important, address team members/employees by name when you pass them in the hall, share an elevator ride, or see them in the parking lot.

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Mix Your Feedback

Eric Jacobson

When you provide overall feedback to your employees, mix praise with constructive feedback about what they can do to improve. By mixing your input, you are satisfying a person's thirst for knowing both what he/she is doing well and what he/she can do to continue to improve. Be sure to always start with the positive when giving feedback.

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Foster Mutual Commitment

Eric Jacobson

I read the following in a discussion forum on Linkedin recently and want to share this good advice about leading from writer Joseph Marzano: "Great leaders clearly and constantly remind people of their mutual common mission, keep people and resources pointed in the right direction on the right things, and are personally known for what they expect and will do.