Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

But I also regularly read books as part of my ongoing self-directed learning. When I’m training other trainers, I often get asked “What books should I read?” This book looks at standard secondary education practices and adapts them based on scientific research about how the brain learns. by Eric Jensen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

Today, after several years of researching and writing, Timms and Heimans have finally published their book called “ New Power: How Movements Build, Businesses Thrive, and Ideas Catch Fire in Our Hyperconnected World.” The books answers many questions that are useful to nonprofits in their quest to spread and harness social good.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. Why not try a little writing exercise right now? via article, book, webinar, meeting, etc.) There’s no one right way to learn.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I listen to dozens of podcasts whenever I am driving or exercising about online marketing, SEO, and anything I can find on emerging technology, entertainment and design, with my favorite being TED. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Book Tour ? ? Book Tour Sponsors ? Book Tour Sponsors ?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Kandi Wiens Today, Wiens shares these insights with us: Question: Why did you decide to write the book? Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. Question: How can readers best put the advice of Begin Boldly into practice and implement the strategies outlined in the book?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here is a new book I imagine nearly everyone will benefit from. At the core of the book is a thirteen-week negativity fast, during which you’ll progressively eliminate sources of negativity in your life for 90 days. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book. It is, The Negativity Fast.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

So many of us resolve to exercise more, be kinder, spend more time with family, and so on. I am a big fan of Dan Pink, author of the best-selling books Drive , When , The Power of Regret , and so many others. It’s the New Year and all of us are bubbling over with resolutions. What about our websites?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Dilenschneider tells these stories of 25 men and women from around the globe who shaped the world in his new book, Nailing It. Went on to do what put them in the history books. For the more mature this book offers a snapshot of history in the making. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me a copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Ross Dawson ’s new book, Thriving On Overload , provides you practical insights and strategies to build a positive relationship with information and excel at work and all your ventures. Ross Dawson Thriving on Overload is packed with clear guidance, useful exercises, engaging stories, and handy resources.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

And that’s primarily what prompted him to write his book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive. We treat learning as an individual exercise and neglect the important role played by others. To help you become a true dynamic learner, the book presents eight essential elements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I am excited to announce that I am working on my next book, tentatively titled “The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.” I’m honored to be co-authoring this book with Aliza Sherman to be published in 2017 by Wiley. Aliza is also a prolific writer and author, having published ten books.

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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. The book lays out the seven principles needed to keep you present, grounded, and thriving in work, home, and everything in between.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Gladieux , author of the new book, Communicate With Courage: Taking Risks To Overcome The Four Hidden Challenges. Fortunately, each book chapter includes a real-world practice called a Pro Move and an exercise, both carefully crafted to help you overcome hang-ups and take more joy in communicating.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Ross Dawson ’s book, Thriving On Overload , provides you practical insights and strategies to build a positive relationship with information and excel at work and all your ventures. Ross Dawson Thriving on Overload is packed with clear guidance, useful exercises, engaging stories, and handy resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

1: Get Enough Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise. Focus on these three activities: sleep, nutrition and exercise to help strengthen your immune system and feel better. The blessing of shelter in place is that you can still exercise by walking, jogging, or running as long as keep your distance from other people.

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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. Give this exercise a try.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. Add this book to your must-read list, particularly if you are trying to help someone and it just isn’t working.

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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. Give this exercise a try.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2023

These eight decision-making tactics from David Lahey ’s book, Predicting Success , are helpful to me and hopefully useful to you as well: Deep breathing , to clear your mind. Evaluating your decision , an after-the-fact exercise that engages a conscious inventory of the lessons learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It's a highly uplifting and motivational book on how to strive for greatness in your everyday life. Packed with exercises, tools, tips and examples, the book makes for a perfect read at the start of the new year. Now is a good time to set some remaining goals for the rest of 2020. Turn adversity into advantage. Develop hustle.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

Forbes recently named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022. In the book, authored by Roger L. Inorganically attempting to mandate a different culture is an exercise in total futility. Question: What is the most important thing you hope readers will take away from your book?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

employees report being at least somewhat likely to leave their current employer for another with a reputation for investing in employee learning and development, according to a Harris Polls study and as called out in the new book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. And this book offers a roadmap for doing just that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

These eight decision-making tactics from David Lahey ’s book, Predicting Success , are helpful to me and hopefully useful to you as well: Deep breathing , to clear your mind. Evaluating your decision , an after-the-fact exercise that engages a conscious inventory of the lessons learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 15, 2022

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. Add this book to your must-read list, particularly if you are trying to help someone and it just isn’t working.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2014

In The Way of the SEAL : Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed , ex-Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Cool under fire? Able to sense danger before it''s too late? and don''t quit!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

These eight decision-making tactics from David Lahey ’s book, Predicting Success , are helpful to me and hopefully useful to you as well: Deep breathing , to clear your mind. Evaluating your decision , an after-the-fact exercise that engages a conscious inventory of the lessons learned.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 2, 2012

My friend and colleague Kent Stroman has written a book called “ Asking About Asking ” and it’s a must-read for those thinking about or already working with major gifts. The book is an easy read and is chock-full of practical information and stories from the trenches. Asking about form. Asking about amount.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 2, 2012

My friend and colleague Kent Stroman has written a book called “ Asking About Asking ” and it’s a must-read for those thinking about or already working with major gifts. The book is an easy read and is chock-full of practical information and stories from the trenches. Asking about form. Asking about amount.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2023

Forbes named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022. In the book, authored by Roger L. Inorganically attempting to mandate a different culture is an exercise in total futility. Question: What is the most important thing you hope readers will take away from your book? What’s the alternative?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. Add this book to your must-read list, particularly if you are trying to help someone and it just isn’t working.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Osborn, an advertising executive, invented the latter process of “organized ideation” in the 1930’s and popularized the technique in several books he authored called “ Your Creative Power ” and “ Applied Imagination.” Brainstorming Warm Up Exercise. Before the Session.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

More recent books on these methods include Gamestorming by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James Macanufo and Visual Meetings by David Sibbet (I took David Sibbet’s workshop on visual meeting facilitation and wrote up some reflections here.). I know some colleagues prefer not to use paper , but go all digital.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

In this blog post, First Book tells the story of distributing tens of thousands of books to veterans receiving care in VA hospitals and facilities. For example, if you are a health nonprofit, write a post about foods that help lower blood pressure, or provide tips on how to exercise at home.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2021

These eight decision-making tactics from David Lahey ’s book, Predicting Success , are helpful to me and hopefully useful to you as well: Deep breathing , to clear your mind. Evaluating your decision , an after-the-fact exercise that engages a conscious inventory of the lessons learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. Add this book to your must-read list, particularly if you are trying to help someone and it just isn’t working.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Paid volunteer team at another org.

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