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Loud and Clear: Six Tips for Communicating in a Way That Truly.

Strategy Driven

For example, Neil Armstrong used the six hours and forty minutes between his moon landing and first step to craft his historic statement. Tweets that mention Six Tips for Communicating in a Way That Truly Resonates via -- Topsy.com says: November 17, 2010 at 3:04 pm [.] Use catchy words.

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Tips For Conducting More Effective Performance Appraisals

Eric Jacobson

Friday, June 25, 2010 Tips For Conducting More Effective Performance Appraisals Im a big fan of Sharon Armstrongs, The Essential HR Handbook , and now shes released her newest book, The Essential Performance Review Handbook. Armstrong told me that one of her favorite books is Leigh Branhams, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave.

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How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobson

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls As the year comes to a close its likely time for many business leaders to tackle the annual performance appraisal process. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls.

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5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Eric Jacobson

Saturday, November 27, 2010 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Business leaders who wonder whether they should conduct an employee survey should think about these five good reasons for conducting surveys, as recommended by John Kador and Katherine J. Armstrong in their book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys : 1.

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How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobson

Armstrong’s book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Eric Jacobson

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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When To Coach And When To Counsel

Eric Jacobson

Sunday, October 3, 2010 When To Coach And When To Counsel A good manager is both a coach and a counselor. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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