Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 22, 2013

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 30, 2016

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. For optimism to be strong, a cohesive team is vital. People need to believe the team will be there for them when needed.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings.

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Positioning Mentor Report Career 50

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 27, 2016

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings.

Positioning 50

Positioning Mentor Report Career 50

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 16, 2016

In the new book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. For optimism to be strong, a cohesive team is vital. People need to believe the team will be there for them when needed.

Positioning 50

Positioning How To Cooper Open-book 50

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 6, 2011

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 21, 2011

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 14, 2011

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise , often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings.

Positioning 56

Positioning Mentor Report Skills 56

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2024

From this pivotal position, a middle manager’s job is to bring out the best in their people, and in that way bring out the best in their organizations. They are also best positioned to forge the day-to-day human connections that so many workers crave, and critical to improving DE&I, retaining and developing talent, and more.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

They promote “go-to-ism” – finding other indispensable people throughout the organization and building new go-to people whenever there’s a chance to do so. He adds, “Plus, it makes such a favorable impression on people when you respond favorably to their criticism.”

How To 118

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 5, 2022

From the must-read book, Compassionate Leadership , is this recommendation about decision making from authors Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter : Every time you are faced with a difficult decision you can share the nature and tone of your leadership by asking: Will this have a positive impact on my colleagues’ genuine happiness and well-being?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Shearouse : Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice empathy Seek input from others Say "thank you"

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 3, 2024

Leadership is action, not position. Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. It's about advancing your team. Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 6, 2024

They promote “go-to-ism” – finding other indispensable people throughout the organization and building new go-to people whenever there’s a chance to do so. He adds, “Plus, it makes such a favorable impression on people when you respond favorably to their criticism.”

How To 73

How To Long-term Influence Creativity 73

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Shearouse : Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice empathy Seek input from others Say "thank you"

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 9, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 21, 2022

Just as there are negative people in the world, there are also positive people. Your job is to make sure you spend as much time with the positive people as possible. Motivated people simply look for the positive in things. Positive people take great satisfaction in helping others achieve success.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As you read the book, you’ll learn that: Leadership is an activity, not a position. Leadership position and leadership team are outdated terms from a model that no longer works. Our institutions need structure and processes, and people in authority positions to keep it all running. Leadership comes in moments.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 4, 2020

Just as there are negative people in the world, there are also positive people. Your job is to make sure you spend as much time with the positive people as possible. Motivated people simply look for the positive in things. Positive people take great satisfaction in helping others achieve success.

Motivation 123

Motivation Learning-by-Doing Positioning Advice 123

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Leadership is action, not position. Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. It's about advancing your team. Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 19, 2024

Listen actively, making sure that your people feel heard and understood and have a voice in terms of offering positive suggestions in the office or on the shop floor. Create a work environment based on inclusiveness, welcoming others' suggestions and points of view.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 24, 2024

Look for the goals, initiatives and projects which sit at the intersection of both contribution and passion and you’ll get an additional positive boost in performance, energy, and satisfaction. How can we find the Peace necessary to help us positively transform our teams and our organizations?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Unfortunately, this doesn’t inspire sustained learning or positive change. The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held.

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How To Open-book Mentor Learning-by-Doing 79

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 22, 2024

Are in a new position and would like to show others your approach and values. Are facing adversity in the present that relates to a situation you've experienced before. Are interviewing for a job and want to demonstrate your ability to adapt, learn, and overcome challenges. Want to show clients or colleagues that you've been in their shoes.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 15, 2022

From the must-read book, Compassionate Leadership , is this recommendation about decision making from authors Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter : Every time you are faced with a difficult decision you can share the nature and tone of your leadership by asking: Will this have a positive impact on my colleagues’ genuine happiness and well-being?

Tips 65

Tips Books Positioning Leadership 65

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Just as there are negative people in the world, there are also positive people. Your job is to make sure you spend as much time with the positive people as possible. Motivated people simply look for the positive in things. Positive people take great satisfaction in helping others achieve success.

Motivation 95

Motivation Learning-by-Doing Positioning Advice 95

Eric Jacobson

MAY 11, 2023

Positive Language -- Find words and phrases to show employees they're needed. Then, set up systems to respond quickly and positively when people show the courage to contact you direct. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 29, 2022

They promote “go-to-ism” – finding other indispensable people throughout the organization and building new go-to people whenever there’s a chance to do so. He adds, “Plus, it makes such a favorable impression on people when you respond favorably to their criticism.”

How To 103

How To Long-term Influence Creativity 103

Eric Jacobson

JULY 17, 2023

From this pivotal position, a middle manager’s job is to bring out the best in their people, and in that way bring out the best in their organizations. They are also best positioned to forge the day-to-day human connections that so many workers crave, and critical to improving DE&I, retaining and developing talent, and more.

Middle Management 65

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This is about being self-aware and having positive emotions and the ability to be resilient, catching yourself when you have a counterproductive thought. How you manage your mind and body – managing your energy and living a peak performance lifestyle. Emotional health : how you feel.

Self-aware 113

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 25, 2023

Shearouse : Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice empathy Seek input from others Say "thank you"

Energy 85

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 6, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

Power 65

Power How To Open-book Long-term 65

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Promote an open environment for inquiry, free of conflict, devoid of oppositional energy, and driven by a positive spirit of curiosity. Create an ecosystem that recognizes both the complexity as well as the wholeness of identity, which defines the space for inclusion. Challenge everything. Demand 100% of the truth.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 10, 2023

They promote “go-to-ism” – finding other indispensable people throughout the organization and building new go-to people whenever there’s a chance to do so. He adds, “Plus, it makes such a favorable impression on people when you respond favorably to their criticism.”

How To 65

How To Long-term Influence Creativity 65

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Part 3: Lead Your Peers provides methods for accelerating positive peer relationships to improve business results. Provide, honest, positive praise and affirmation to your boss--to them directly, and to their superiors and others. Part 2: Lead Your Boss describes proven techniques to transform your relationship with your boss.

How To 65

How To Advice Career Strategy 65

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

This is about being self-aware and having positive emotions and the ability to be resilient, catching yourself when you have a counterproductive thought. How you manage your mind and body – managing your energy and living a peak performance lifestyle. Emotional health : how you feel.

Self-aware 118

Self-aware Construction Diversity Learning-by-Doing 118