Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. And in his book, he shares much about his time at Blockbuster and that company’s journey. The book is not a memoir, but instead intended to provide examples from my life journey to show what is possible even with seemingly impossible odds. “The from 2007 to 2011.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

books , a home office was still a glimmer in every busy parent’s eyes. It is also a fun and effective way to ease into conversations about communication, behavior, trust, and other interpersonal issues that are important to keeping culture on track.” Virtual work shines the high beams on culture. Strong cultures promote empathy.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

, embracing yoga pants as acceptable work attire, thinking about what really matters in life, and maybe my favorite one of all—stealing little hidden moments to sit down with a book and just read. Books became a source of refuge, hope, learning, connection, and inspiration for a lot of folks on our Media Cause team. (We

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And as revealed in Gallup’s latest book, Culture Shock , authored by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter , the following are some eye-opening statistics today’s business leaders need to know. Therefore, how organizations adapt to this culture shock will determine whether they thrive or even survive and whether U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

“Experiential Intelligence provides a new lens from which to view what makes you, you—and what makes your team and organization unique,” says Soren Kaplan , author of the book, Experiential Intelligence. Transform organizational culture. Developing XQ helps people become better leaders. Enhance personal growth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Also, if you are looking for a last minute gift for the nonprofit networking and data nerd in your life, here’s some book recommendations. My colleague Sarah Granger , a nationally recognized expert on online culture and social technology—shows us how digital media is shaping our lives in real time.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. Roy Chomko, CEO of Adage Technologies, credits a book with helping his business to run more smoothly. Value Talent Put people on the team who contribute to the culture. Association 4.0:

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life. Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. Question: What inspired you to write your book? When and how?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The new book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. Please don’t underestimate them, as they will have a profound impact on your life.”

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

Everyone who has been dying for someone to offer an alternative will be like, ‘Where have you been all my life? The stories in Greg’s book revolve around courage. What is culturally incompatible with the boldness of our mission? I’ve been waiting for someone to have the audacity to say that out loud.’ It takes courage.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

AI and other smart tech can make work culture more human, but only if you know how the tech works and focus on using it to do what it does best (answer rote questions online) and allow people to do what we do best (e.g. strengthen relationships, tell stories, empathize with others.). It is available for pre-order now!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

When you read the book, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science Of Failing Well , you’ll gain a greater appreciation for the benefits that comes from failure, and how to embrace failure as part of your journey to achieving greater success. Author Amy Edmondson ’s book and revolutionary guide will undoubtedly transform your relationship with failure.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

But sending everyone home and holding regular Zoom meetings does not make a culture. With our office space lease expiring in March of 2025, we continue to ask ourselves questions like, “How do we make sure Matrix Group values and culture stay consistent and strong? He shared with me that he makes every employee read this book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring. Model and Celebrate Well-being Practices Creating a robust work culture that incorporates well-being is fundamental. Leaders should also model work-life harmony , recognizing that work and life is never balanced.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Wellbeing At Work is an essential read for leaders who want to create a thriving and resilient workplace culture. To strengthen wellbeing in the workplace the book provides leaders various solutions, including a new metric to track suffering, struggling, and thriving — Gallup Net Thriving.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

In Hsieh’s book, “ Delivering Happiness ,” he writes about the 10 core values of Zappos culture, which include: Deliver WOW through service. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. culture training staff nonprofits libraries'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With more people vying for top positions, a volatile unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it is increasingly important for employees to understand how to negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace culture,” explains King. Michelle P. Michelle P. It is a business imperative.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

books , the importance of connections was a recurring theme. Many of the contributors to our books are compulsive readers. I read so many business books and publications. That’s what I try to do in my own life.” Seek perspective and the counsel of trusted advisors. When I was interviewing leaders for our Association 4.0

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2015

"The way we are conditioned to see the world in our own culture seems so completely obvious and commonplace that it is difficult to imagine that another culture might do things differently, "says author Erin Meyer. "It And, that's why Meyer wrote her book, The Culture Map. It's a fascinating read.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

In general, we foster a culture of flexible working hours to accommodate our lifestyles. Every Thursday, everyone is invited to join this optional meeting and share thoughts on real-life topics like “Gratitude,” “Vulnerability,” and “Mental Health.”. We also encourage returning parents to take Fridays off. Monetary Development Stipend.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Jenn Lim is the CEO Of Delivering Happiness, a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Question: What do you do when the "pursuit of happiness" gets derailed in your life, your work, and even your purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My Gulati : A key insight in my book is that purpose is not a tax on business.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History designates a theme for Black History Month.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My Gulati : A key insight in my book is that purpose is not a tax on business.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2012, there was a day when I felt that guilt and stumbled upon the outstanding book, Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. I dove headfirst into my to-be-read list and have finished over 50 books (so far!) Full disclosure — this is my book! Well, I have good news: You can do both! Thought-provoking fiction? Realistic Futures.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Prior to DH, Lim helped create the world’s first series of Culture Books at Zappos.com, where she consulted for eight years. Lim: It allows for more control/autonomy (freedom to create people’s best life). It allows time for people to nurture their (work/life) greenhouse as they grow others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read. But it’s also an issue related to organizational culture.

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Media Cause

APRIL 29, 2021

Our culture as a whole has made great strides in breaking down the stigmas typically associated with mental health by having honest conversations about our individual challenges. We hope you find these resources helpful, and would love to know about any others that have been beneficial in your own life. Day #1: Ten Percent Happier.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

In Hsieh’s book, “ Delivering Happiness ,” he writes about the 10 core values of Zappos culture, which include: Deliver WOW through service. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. culture training staff nonprofits libraries'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read. Fly-bys don’t count.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

“Experiential Intelligence provides a new lens from which to view what makes you, you—and what makes your team and organization unique,” says Soren Kaplan , author of the new book, Experiential Intelligence. Transform organizational culture. Developing XQ helps people become better leaders. Enhance personal growth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2014

"The way we are conditioned to see the world in our own culture seems so completely obvious and commonplace that it is difficult to imagine that another culture might do things differently, "says author Erin Meyer. "It And, that''s why Meyer wrote her new book, The Culture Map. It''s a fascinating read.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 8) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

One of the points he brings up is the importance of creating an environment where life/work balance flourish. After reading this book that examines the research on the negative health and productivity impacts on overworking, one can’t help to wonder why we are still doing it. Long Hours Culture Is Not Productive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Prepare to be inspired, impressed and motivated by personal, real-life stories and case studies from 70 women leaders in the new book, Wisdom Warriors , authored by Carol Seymour. How do you balance being authentic with fitting into your company's culture? They include topics, such as: How do you create more capacity?

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