Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You’ll learn plenty more about what it means to burn the boats, how to unleash your full potential, and how to tear down your barriers to achieving success in Higgins’ new book, Burn The Boats – a business-advice and self-help book. This is the biggest takeaway, and the foundation of my entire book. Higgins : Forget Plan B!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. In this way, compassion is an intention. Why busyness kills your heart.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. In this way, compassion is an intention. Why busyness kills your heart.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

It’s why your response rate to surveys dwindles over time. Plan Ahead As your association collects data over time, it is important to have a plan in place as to when, how, and to what purpose data will be collected. Trends are identified over time, so don’t survey once and wait seven years to do it again. PUHLEEZE. ”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2020

The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. Why or why not?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” Some people suggested more than one book. Some during the course of the 18 months made the same book recommendations a couple times. The Top 20 Books are : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why a few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.” This was back in the days of coupon-clipping, and while I momentarily pondered that as a response, I knew it was not “extreme ” enough for the interviewing board members. Read a book. Stuck on a problem?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2018

The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 1, 2013

I have been fortunate to practice a professional craft in many careers, ever since junior high school when my first job was selling comic books and trading cards. My most recent career is as a full-time stay-at-home dad (or chief life-quality officer, as my wife likes to say!). Early in my career it was pretty informal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work ," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That''s why, 17 years later he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Authored by Capulet’s Julie Szabo and Darren Barefoot, this report is based on in-depth interviews with leading practitioners and a literature review. Six key lessons surfaced from our interviews with more than 35 global nonprofits. She says, “I never thought I could be coaching and mentoring people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

"While the global population is largely gender balanced, men hold eighty-five percent of senior leadership positions in public companies," states Melissa Greenwell , author of the new book, Money on the Table: How to Increase Profits Through Gender-balanced Leadership. Mentor your high-potential females. Choose a mentor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work ," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Books Robert L.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. Thanks to the book publishers for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.” This was back in the days of coupon-clipping, and while I momentarily pondered that as a response, I knew it was not “extreme ” enough for the interviewing board members. Read a book. Stuck on a problem?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 28, 2014

The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work ," explains Dilenschneider. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That''s why, 17 years later he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

She’s written two books, The Networked Nonprofit and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. It was a time for us in the nonprofit sector to reflect on what Beth means to us—to appreciate what we’ve learned with her as our teacher, mentor and friend. And she’s taught me, and countless others, how to do the failure bow!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

Audit Yourself, Your Relationships and Your Critical Moments – Think about your mentors, sponsors and other people you turn to for advice. Find out what the different groups in your organization are thinking by conducting interviews and even just taking some time to look around the office. How diverse is this group?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 29, 2013

Note from Beth: I first learned about this project last year, when Shiree Teng, the project leader, interviewed me as part of some research on capacity building consultants that lead to the design of ImpactRising. When I graduated, I was shocked to find out that Dan had forgiven all my school loans. Paying it forward: ImpactRising.org.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2013

Audit Yourself, Your Relationships and Your Critical Moments – Think about your mentors, sponsors and other people you turn to for advice. Find out what the different groups in your organization are thinking by conducting interviews and even just taking some time to look around the office. How diverse is this group?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

Plan a virtual social media “flash mob” where supporters are asked to post organization or issue graphics on all social media accounts for a set time period. Facilitate virtual meetups, book clubs, and happy hours with special guests, like No Vet Alone is doing. You provide graphics and hashtags. Specific examples of virtual solutions.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 18, 2009

I've got the book to cheer you up-- AWEARNESS: Inspiring Stories about How to Make a Difference by Kenneth Cole. At the end of each section is a list of organizations related to each cause area, and ideas for how to give your time, expertise, dollars, and stuff to support the cause. It's my favorite read so far this year.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

How do I deal with going through the interview process all over again? I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I will not be moderating, which I think is the first time I’ve ever said that in 10 years. You’ll have it before dinner time. What should I be doing to find the next big thing for me? I’m Steven.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

But bottom line is we want to hear from you because we’re going to save a little bit of time at the end for Q&A. What have I learned over my time, but especially over the last year of doing this podcast? And maybe not take everything so seriously because life is serious and life is hard, but we should be having a good time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Best-selling author Brian Tracy's book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy's guidance.

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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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

This seems like an appropriate time to share the story. In DC, I worked half-time for NASA as an electrical engineer and half-time for the Capital Children's Museum (now defunct) as a science educator. Every time a kid said, "I never knew science could be like this!" Last week marked four years for the Museum 2.0

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 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). So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 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). Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? The answer is yes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 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). This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 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

JANUARY 17, 2011

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). I appreciate Halvorson sending me a complimentary advance copy of her book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Best-selling author Brian Tracy''s book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy''s guidance.

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