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The Big Picture of Business: The Colonel and Me

Strategy Driven

In 1959, radio stations used to do live remotes from advertisers’ locations. The first which I attended was at the Armstrong-Johnson Ford dealership. Rather than discussing the taste of the food, I asked about his desired legacy and the Big Picture goals of the organization.

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Change the World Without Losing Yourself

Harvard Business Review

There was Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech, delivered at the age of 34, and Neil Armstrong walking on the surface of the moon at the age of 38. Their youth brought a feeling of youthfulness to humanity itself, and gave people the sense that nothing is impossible. It can obscure their real and natural passions.

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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

So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls. When Armstrong isnt writing books, shes reading. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. based in Overland Park, KS.

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5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Eric Jacobson

Armstrong in their book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys : 1. Kador and Armstrong caution leaders to NOT do employee surveys: 1. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. You will learn what motivates employees and what is important to them.

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When To Coach And When To Counsel

Eric Jacobson

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. It relies on mutual, progressive goal-setting, personal feedback, and an ongoing, supportive relationship. Coaching is collaborative.

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Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Eric Jacobson

Describe a situation in which you had to change your leadership style to achieve the goal? Thanks to Sharon Armstrong, author of The Essential HR Handbook , for these helpful questions! "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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