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Block The Exit Door

Eric Jacobson

According to the 2009 Employment Dynamics and Growth Expectations Report, 55% of employees plan to change jobs, careers or industries "when the economy recovers." If you tackle those you can likely reduce the number of employees who head through the exit door in 2010.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobson

Sunday, December 5, 2010 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips Here are three great tips from the book, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book : Coaches do not motivate their employees; they inspire them to motivate themselves. That is, what are their self-interests versus what the company can offer them.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobson

Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobson

Saturday, November 20, 2010 Give Positive Feedback. Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book. Dont Praise.

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How To Help Your Employees Click More At Work

Eric Jacobson

Saturday, June 19, 2010 How To Help Your Employees Click More At Work Research from universities around the country show that employees who "click" with each other at work have more career success. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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The Five Points Of Professionalism

Eric Jacobson

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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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. As a coach , a manager: identifies an employees need for instruction and direction and this need is usually directly related to his or her performance or career goals. Generally, coaching should precede counseling.

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