John Eric Jacobsen

Dealing With Negative Customers & Remaining Up-Beat!

It's no secret that dealing with the public can be a very challenging job. Unhappy or dissatisfied customers can ruin your entire day and create large amounts of unnecessary stress. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to please every single person... Read >

Stress Management in the Work Place

Stress is eating away at your bottom line and costing your company millions of dollars. More than 200 stress-related studies were detailed in scientific journals during the past three years. Stress has a major link to every problem we face as a species. S... Read >

The Truth About Affirmations & Your Success

Affirmations are a popular technique used for programming your subconscious mind. Affirmations are clear, concise, positive suggestions designed to influence your subconscious and create a specific outcome. While they do not replace the necessary physical... Read >

The Transformative Power of Goals

"Transforming Your Life with Goals" When it's my turn to make my transition from this world to the next, I want to be able to look back on my life and feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. I refuse to go to my grave with my music still in me. I wan... Read >

The 8 Cardinal Mistakes of Communication

Have you ever been involved in a conversation process that seemed to flow effortlessly as you and your party seamlessly exchanged information? On the other hand have you ever been involved in the same type of exchange and felt like you were beating a de... Read >

5 Easy Steps for Telephone Mastery in Customer Service

It happened on March 10, 1876. Alexander Graham Bell summoned his assistant, Mr. Watson, to the next room-- by telephone. That was over 130 years ago, and since then billions of local and long distance telephone calls have been made around our world. T... Read >

Dealing with Temper Tantrums in the Office

Imagine an office place where everyone behaved in a calm, rational, and adult manner. Wow, what a concept! Unfortunately, some people never completely grow up no matter their position in the company. From the mail room all the way up to the CEO in some ca... Read >

Your Team is Lazy Because Your Goals are Hazy

The # 1 reason that teams fail is because of shabby goals. Without crystal, clear goals a team cannot function because it has no direction. When a team has no direction it's impossible for its members to give a full or complete commitment. It's also impos... Read >

3 Power Steps for Giving Constructive Criticism

My first job after graduating from college was for the Federal Home Loan Bank in New York City. I worked there for two years on the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center. Six months into my employment at the bank, I received my first review. Despite the f... Read >

10 Steps Towards Building a Healthy Self-Esteem In Your Children

"Building Self-Esteem in Your Kids" Self-Esteem (SE) is your child's internal barometer as to how they see themselves. It is the core value or worth they place upon themselves. SE is the primary resource affecting the degree of happiness or unhappiness... Read >

The Magic of Conflict

If you're looking for a great way to improve your teams communication skills, or to enhance a relationship, or increase your groups productivity; why not try creating a conflict? Believe me, it will absolutely help! Were you aware that every great achieve... Read >

While The Economy is a Bust-Training is a Must!

Did you know that one of the first things to get slashed when corporate budgets get tight is employee training? This is a very sad reality. It reminds me of throwing the baby out with the bath water. Here at Jacobsen Business Seminars, Inc., we believe th... Read >

Inspiring Our Youths to Greatness

Inspiring Our Youths to Greatness Our "Youth Inspire Programs" began about 9 years ago while I was working at Brunswick City Schools in Ohio. I helped a teenage student resolve a problem with a school bully. The issue resolved itself so quickly that th... Read >

Corporate Wellness to Stop Smoking

Corporate Wellness to Stop Smoking Did you know that if you own a business and employ smokers, your bottom line is taking a direct hit that can sink a ship? That's Right! Today, American businesses are paying an estimated $3,391 extra per smoker per ye... Read >

Sports Psychology for the Winning Edge!

Sports Psychology for the Winning Edge! What do legends Arnold Palmer, Dorothy Hamill, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lorena Ochoa, Hank Arron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nadia Comaneci, Magic Johnson, Michael Phelps and Chris Evert all have in common? Each one has ... Read >