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David Jackson

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CEO and Owner, Fowler Lake LLC

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I have strengths in insight and intuition. I work with leaders and their teams to achieve clarity and commitment to their purpose.
Thirty years at IBM working in Enterprise Architecture taught me to see how all the parts fit together ...

I have strengths in insight and intuition. I work with leaders and their teams to achieve clarity and commitment to their purpose.
Thirty years at IBM working in Enterprise Architecture taught me to see how all the parts fit together and work together. I bring this experience to team process. Everyone leads somewhere, and everyone is a team member somewhere.

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Oct. 12, 2011

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What should an employee do if they think they're in danger of getting fired?

People join companies and leave managers. Why not go to your immediate manager and ask about your feeling that you are about to be let go. As Michael and Mark have suggested, be professional. Losing a job is an emotional change, and don't get caught ... more

Human Resources

Employee Communications

Employee Termination

Nov. 30, 2010

David Jackson and 2 other people answered this question

What's the difference between a happy employee and an engaged employee?

I believe happiness and engagement go together. If your work is not based on your strengths it will seem like labor. To quote a Gallup study, "... people who do have the opportunity to focus on their strengths every day are six times as likely ... more

Human Resources

Employee Evaluations

Employee Morale

Employee Motivation

Nov. 24, 2010

David Jackson and 1 other person answered this question

Direct Message or Email?

Craig, these two channels are generationally sensitive. That is, in general, "Baby Boomers" and older have email accounts, while Gen Y and younger do not. It's not either/or, it's what channel does your target audience use. If you want all age groups, then work your ... more

Email Marketing

Focus Interactive Summit

Nov. 24, 2010

David Jackson and 4 other people answered this question

What do you do with the 'wrong' degree?

First, realize there is no "wrong" degree, or any other experience for that matter. Everything you do has a purpose, so it's key to stay with the question, "What am I supposed to be learning here".
Whenever during the day you feel most creative, sit for ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

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