@Jen You are so right about the link between clients, fans, and advocates. Eric does it right.

Eric is a great example of how it only take ONE employee to make a positive difference in a huge company and in a competitive industry. I know we’re a relatively small community of bloggers, social media types, etc. that have had close interactions with Eric through conferences and social media, but I can also attest to his interactions with customers as well. One of my clients is a Monster customer and they’re Fans of his as well.

I think Eric’s magic is a combination of being an unabashed #1 Fan of Monster, but never “selling” – unless appropriate to do so. He sells the product and company via a genuine interest in the industry, his relationships and his customers (both job seekers and companies). That’s exactly the way to do it.

Just more proof of the value of community and the fact that you, too, are a true leader.

@Trish Eric will tell you exactly what he thinks on a topic, but the way he communicates garners respect, not contempt. I wish more c-level executives knew how to do this. Eric is a good example of what future C-level professionals will look like in America. I’m optimistic.

@Chernee Thanks for the comment. He’s so great. Thanks for recognizing that.

@HRMargo Glad you were able to meet Eric in Kentucky and see his awesomeness in action.

@HRMinion You should put him on your payroll!

@Peopleshark I really respect Eric’s commitment to technology and recruiting. He is a true leader. PS — I have like 20 of these Sunday shout-outs (including you) so I’m just trying to pay it forward and not work a PR angle. Eric is the real deal and I think he needs to be recognized by someone who ISN’T taking Monster’s money. That being said, I’d totally take their money. In large bills. And roll around in it. Then I’d make a video with Lucy in it.

I have been a Monster customer for many years, purchasing mega job board packages for large organizations. Monster (and the other job boards) would do well to take note of Eric’s style.

His ability to build community around his product, his ability to engage his customers, acknowledge Monster’s shortcomings while highlighting its improvements is invaluable. I think the job boards, to some extent, have buried their collective heads in the sand when it comes to social media. Not Eric. He has embraced his customers (literally and figuratively) where they congregate. He imagines how his organization fits into the Web 2.0 future.

Monster, give this guy a raise! Then make sure he trains your sales force. Then make sure he sits in on every product development meeting. Create an army of Erics that understand the market, the technology, the needs of recruiters and the needs of jobseekers. Then maybe we can stop writing ‘job boards are dying” posts.

Great shout out this morning! I really appreciate Eric’s passion for the job seeker. I really enjoy his point of view and loves his debates in the conferences he attends. I think he truely understands where we as a recruiting and an HR function need to go for the future!

Best –
Chernee