Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

You can become more self-aware by asking for feedback and encouraging constructive criticism from those around you, including people at all levels of your organization and, when appropriate, even clients and vendors. In short, staying centered in your authentic self—being true to who you are and your values.

Self-aware 118

Self-aware Construction Diversity Learning-by-Doing 118

Eric Jacobson

JULY 19, 2015

Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called, 144 Ways To Walk The Talk. They provide the following great advice about giving feedback: 1. Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver.

Construction 50

Construction Advice Productivity Products 50

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 10, 2024

How does it go when your supervisor offers construction criticism or corrects your work? Compare the organization to what we explained in would be like when you initially interviewed with us. Have you experienced any surprises, disappointments, or other “ah-ha” moments that you’re comfortable sharing?

Follow-up 85

Follow-up Construction Tools Training 85

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

Mentor 90

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 90

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 24, 2024

Acknowledge your feelings and take constructive action for what’s within your control. It is then easier to take constructive action for what’s within your control. Build a strategic network—by getting comfortable asking others for help and reaching out to the right people.

Safe Harbor 99

Safe Harbor How To Self-aware Energy 99

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 19, 2023

How does it go when your supervisor offers construction criticism or corrects your work? Compare the organization to what we explained in would be like when you initially interviewed with us. Have you experienced any surprises, disappointments, or other “ah-ha” moments that you’re comfortable sharing?

Follow-up 94

Follow-up Construction Tools Training 94

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentor 102

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 102

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

How To 90

How To Open-book Construction Learning-by-Doing 90

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 5, 2023

You can become more self-aware by asking for feedback and encouraging constructive criticism from those around you, including people at all levels of your organization and, when appropriate, even clients and vendors. In short, staying centered in your authentic self—being true to who you are and your values.

Self-aware 97

Self-aware Construction Diversity Learning-by-Doing 97

Eric Jacobson

JULY 28, 2022

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

Open-book 94

Open-book Construction Learning-by-Doing Creativity 94

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called "144 Ways To Walk The Talk." They provide the following great advice about giving feedback: 1. Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver.

Construction 50

Construction Advice Productivity Products 50

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 18, 2023

And, as Sharon Armstrong further shares in her book, The Essential HR Handbook , a good manager who is both a coach and a counselor: Motivates employees to do good work Reinforces good performance Encourages employees to stretch Sets clear expectations Provides positive feedback on an ongoing basis Provides constructive feedback on a timely basis Acknowledges (..)

Armstrong 65

Armstrong Handbook Construction Goal 65

Eric Jacobson

JULY 2, 2023

How does it go when your supervisor offers construction criticism or corrects your work? Compare the organization to what we explained in would be like when you initially interviewed with us. Have you experienced any surprises, disappointments, or other “ah-ha” moments that you’re comfortable sharing?

Follow-up 86

Follow-up Construction Tools Training 86

Eric Jacobson

JULY 11, 2022

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 81

Team Construction Goal Execution 81

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 65

Team Construction Goal Execution 65

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 31, 2012

Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called, 144 Ways To Walk The Talk. They provide the following great advice about giving feedback: 1. Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver.

Construction 62

Construction How To Advice Productivity 62

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Offer constructive criticism without offending or disappointing the person on the other side. Define the parameters of a conversation from the outset to avoid any misunderstandings. Understand the power dynamics of an interaction to eliminate the fear of honest conversation. Maximize your situational awareness and collaborate like a pro.

How To 111

How To Self-aware Books Bond 111

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As I worked with hundreds of leaders in organizations large and small, across industries and with very different business models, I began to construct an approach that would both create and ensure belonging. Many business leaders are struggling with the rapidity of this shift. That structure became The Belonging Rules.

Open-book 93

Open-book Construction Business Model Books 93

Eric Jacobson

APRIL 27, 2022

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 65

Team How To Construction Goal 65

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 21, 2023

Solicit constructive feedback from other stakeholders. Prioritize your objectives and map out how to achieve them. Design your future life on purpose. Learn all you can from everyone you can. Listen and hear. Keep your dreams moving. Reflect on your accomplishments and lessons learned. Work smarter, not harder.

Succession 65

Succession CIO How To Construction 65

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 26, 2022

Is yours respectful, fluid, engaging, constructive, demanding, urgent, creative? Employees should be able to look at themselves in the mirror and feel strongly that they matter to the organization, that they contribute in significant ways, that their absence would significantly hurt its results.

Organization 104

Organization How To Bottom-up Construction 104

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 65

Team Construction Goal Execution 65

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 28, 2021

And, as Sharon Armstrong further shares in her book, The Essential HR Handbook , a good manager who is both a coach and a counselor: Motivates employees to do good work Reinforces good performance Encourages employees to stretch Sets clear expectations Provides positive feedback on an ongoing basis Provides constructive feedback on a timely basis Acknowledges (..)

Armstrong 65

Armstrong Handbook Construction Goal 65

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 26, 2021

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 65

Team Construction Goal Execution 65

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How does it go when your supervisor offers construction criticism or corrects your work? Compare the organization to what we explained in would be like when you initially interviewed with us. Have you experienced any surprises, disappointments, or other “ah-ha” moments that you’re comfortable sharing?

Follow-up 65

Follow-up Construction Tools Training 65

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 16, 2021

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 73

Team Construction Goal Execution 73

Eric Jacobson

MAY 8, 2022

How does it go when your supervisor offers construction criticism or corrects your work? Compare the organization to what we explained in would be like when you initially interviewed with us. Have you experienced any surprises, disappointments, or other “ah-ha” moments that you’re comfortable sharing?

Follow-up 79

Follow-up Construction Books Tools 79

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

How does it go when your supervisor offers construction criticism or corrects your work? Compare the organization to what we explained in would be like when you initially interviewed with us. Have you experienced any surprises, disappointments, or other “ah-ha” moments that you’re comfortable sharing?

Follow-up 65

Follow-up Construction Books Tools 65

Eric Jacobson

APRIL 18, 2021

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 65

Team Construction Goal Execution 65

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentor 86

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 86

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 22, 2021

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

Open-book 65

Open-book Construction Learning-by-Doing Creativity 65

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 28, 2020

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 65

Team Construction Goal Books 65

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentor 123

Mentor Micromanagement Consensus Policies 123

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 24, 2022

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

How To 65

How To Open-book Construction Learning-by-Doing 65

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

Open-book 65

Open-book Construction Learning-by-Doing Creativity 65

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Criticism is constructive and is oriented toward problem solving and removing obstacles. The team engages in extensive discussion, and everyone gets a chance to contribute--even the introverts. Disagreement is viewed as a good thing and conflicts are managed.

Team 65

Team Construction Goal Execution 65

Eric Jacobson

JULY 2, 2020

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

Open-book 65

Open-book Construction Learning-by-Doing Creativity 65