Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2017

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2016

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2014

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BoardEffect states that an annual board self-assessment may help the board prevent problems leading to liability issues and that the results of an assessment can highlight topics for future board discussion and consideration. Assign senior directors to mentor junior members to help them to become better contributors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2016

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 20, 2015

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2015

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . So before getting to the solution, try sussing out the problem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

This is a question being asked in many nonprofits as they look at how to prepare younger leaders in their organizations to lead and develop their talent. The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them. Solves problems and analyzes issues. Drives for results.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Thanks for this question, Charity Clairity. Please submit your question here.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Sandra: My biggest advice would be to not get intimidated by the field. Women can bring a different viewpoint and a problem-solving skillset that’s needed within the field. Ask questions. Jess: Your voice matters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your employees grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

During these past two years, the pandemic inspired many of us to question what we value, therefore, making for an ideal time to read, Be Where Your Feet Are , the book by Scott O’Neil. Recently, O’Neil shared these additional insights and advice with us: Question: What inspired you to write a book about your challenges and conflicts?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2021

During these past 1-1/2 years, the pandemic inspired many of us to question what we value – an ideal time for, Be Where Your Feet Are , the new book by Scott O’Neil , which lays out the seven principles needed to keep you present, grounded, and thriving in work, home, and everything in between. CEO of a sports team—dream job, right?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

During these past 1-1/2 years, the pandemic inspired many of us to question what we value – an ideal time for, Be Where Your Feet Are , the book by Scott O’Neil , which lays out the seven principles needed to keep you present, grounded, and thriving in work, home, and everything in between. O’Neil : My knee-jerk reaction is that I was lost.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The specific practice skills include these three: Ask empowering questions. Ask Good Questions. As you can see from the above list, leaders that have solid listening skills know how to ask good questions that inspire people to think in new ways, expand their vision, and enable them to contribute more to a team or project.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

This is especially helpful advice if you’ve got volunteers with skills that would be helpful on a board of trustees. Take the time to answer the new board members’ questions and ensure they’re settling into their new role. Your volunteers are there to support your nonprofit. Ask your donors. Create a board mentorship program.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute. This new environment is an opportunity to rethink solutions to strategic problems and create innovative virtual events that inspire supporters to do more. Urgent issues.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

If you put your question in there, it might have a little bit more visibility. But no matter where you ask that question, we’ll see it, and we will try to get to it before the 4:00 Eastern hour here. You can also tweet us those questions and comments, we’d love to hear from you there. Are you with me? So here we go.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 7, 2013

After 22 years in the fields of volunteer program management and nonprofit administration, I’m often asked by colleagues in the sector for advice on how they can improve the volunteer program in their organization. The results are, as you can imagine, disappointing and the volunteer program falls apart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

There is one problem with this design: Many of us find experimenting difficult. As a culture, we value answers over questions because answers allow us to take action faster, while asking questions makes us think. Ten years ago, before my son Harry arrived, I volunteered as a mentor for the Computer Club House in Boston.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2018

Upon their arrival, Nigel gives this piece of advice. This is when you’re going to have to follow Spencer’s advice: You need each other. Find someone who will mentor you and show you the ropes. Social media can be a problem: Bethany had a problem. She gave Alex sage advice that was wise and insightful.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed perspectives, tips, tools and practical advice to overcome the most typical challenges people encounter during the course of a career. Question : When should people start developing leadership skills? The best piece of advice I received: you can’t win if you’re not at the table.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

You found you had a knack for technology and you became your org's go-to person for computer problems. People kept seeking you out because, instead of acting like the stereotypical IT guy, speaking only in tech-ese, you answered their questions and helped them feel a bit less intimidated by tech tools. Are you a career NPtechie?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed perspectives, tips, tools and practical advice to overcome the most typical challenges people encounter during the course of a career. Question : When should people start developing leadership skills? The best piece of advice I received: you can’t win if you’re not at the table.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Thanks to Sharon Armstrong, author of The Essential HR Handbook , for these helpful questions!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Druckers book, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

They are socially responsible and environmentally responsible companies, but are in need of some additional assistance, mostly strategic advice, that helps them scale to the next level. I think where we get our competitive advantage is that the caliber of our advisors is far and above any kind of advice that you find out there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2006

Time management becomes quite the problem when you have 2 different worlds to keep track of. What is your advice for someone who might be working with a nonprofit and wants to explore the possibilities? You can also visit Help Island and get connected with one of Mentors, they're very good at pointing people in the right direction.

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