Sat.Feb 25, 2012 - Fri.Mar 02, 2012

Eric Jacobson

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Example Of Good Guiding Business Principles

Eric Jacobson

I really like these 10 guiding business principles that San Antonio, TX headquartered insurance company USAA lives by: Exceed customer expectations Live the Golden Rule (treat others with courtesy and respect) Be a leader Participate and contribute Pursue excellence Work as a team Share knowledge Keep it simple (make it easy for customers to do business with us and for us to work together) Listen and communicate Have fun Too many companies don't make it simple for their customers to do business

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Book Review: The First-Time Manager

Eric Jacobson

Amacom (of the American Management Association) has just released the sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981. The book covers eight core responsibilities of a new manager , including: Hiring Communicating Planning Organizing Training Monitoring Evaluating Firing Expert advice is additionally provided regarding: Using Your New Authority Managing Your Mood Building Trust One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a mana

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Taming The Email Monster

Eric Jacobson

According to internal communication expert and consultant David Grossman of The Grossman Group , and as recently reported on NBC Nightly News, workplace email is out of control. And, it's time to tame the email monster explains Grossman. "You'd love to spend your day doing your job so that maybe, just maybe you could get home and enjoy uninterrupted time with your family or get out with friends," says Grossman.

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Kiss That Frog

Eric Jacobson

Missed a promotion at work? Leading a team of employees that is frustrating you? Out of work and searching for a new job? Mind full of negative thoughts? Then, take a couple hours to read the Brian Tracy's newest book, Kiss That Frog! In the book, Tracy and co-author, Christina Tracy Stein, present a step-by-step plan that addresses the root causes of negatively to help you: uncover blocks that have become mental obstacles transform those obstacles into stepping-stones to achieve your fullest po

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Today's Quote From Alexander Pope

Eric Jacobson

"A man should never be ashamed to say he has been wrong, which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.".