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The Why, What And How Of Learning

Eric Jacobson

Keyes recaps his learned business lessons for top management and CEOs at companies of all sizes. Forming strategic collaborations to rescue a dying company. He outlines the importance of education for all humankind and the power of education to change our world. from 2007 to 2011. It’s convenience, not products.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobson

October 14 brings a powerful new book full of leadership lessons for " how to be a first responder in business." Wood : Football taught me a lot about the power of understanding roles. Why do so many leaders and companies struggle with being transparent ? My coach, Barry Alvarez, used to yell "know your role."

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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. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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A Maxim For Leaders For 2011

Eric Jacobson

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. Its from William Arthur Ward , one of Americas most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate.

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How To Produce An Effective Company Blog

Eric Jacobson

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 How To Produce An Effective Company Blog If you lead a business and aren’t part of the 34% of U.S. companies using a blog for marketing purposes, your business likely will within the next year. Make it relevant to your company or products. Make your blog as non-promotional as possible.

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How To Write Your Company's Core Values

Eric Jacobson

Sunday, October 31, 2010 How To Write Your Companys Core Values Walk into any Whole Foods grocery store and youll see that companys core values proudly presented on a large sign. The values clearly set the companys culture. As Whole Foods explains, their core values are the "soul" of its company.

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How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Eric Jacobson

Sunday, September 26, 2010 How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, recently completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies.

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