Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 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 24, 2020

A few years ago, a Forbes survey revealed that nearly 100 percent of CEOs wish they had coaching or leadership advice from outside consultants. Individual executive advisors are a hybrid between executive coaches and peer mentors. Peer mentors often focus on the “ hard skills ” aspects of the job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 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

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

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Some people suggested more than one book. Some during the course of the 18 months made the same book recommendations a couple times.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

We created The Emerging Leaders Playbook which served as the “text book” or content for the training. The skills that we are focusing on are “networked leadership” skills both online and offline and working with self and working with others. The specific practice skills include these three: Ask empowering questions.

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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

JULY 23, 2021

In the new book, From the Bench to the Boardroom , Michael MacDonald shares his journey from humble beginnings in the outskirts of Philadelphia, to his college basketball career at Rutgers, to executive positions at Xerox and Medifast. As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Author Kristi Hedges , in her new book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. The Mentor makes you feel that your success is always top of mind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. The lastest edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage.

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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. Mentoring program and cross training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Training and Workshops Your nonprofit can offer training programs and workshops where members enhance their skills and industry knowledge. Mentorship Programs Mentorship programs connect experienced professionals with newcomers, providing guidance, skill transfer, and personal growth opportunities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his new book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. That's why you'll want to spend plenty of time reading the book.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . We’ve written this guide on professional development programs to help nonprofit executives like you empower employees to develop skills and hone their craft.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2012

Early on in Eli Broad's new book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? Other words of wisdom from the book, and my favorite takeaways, include : Most successful businesses have to begin by bucking conventional wisdom. throughout his career that brought him success. "

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill?

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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. The new edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership'

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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. Read Annalise Parady''s " Research Friday: The Importance of Strong and Weak Ties In Leadership Development.". posted by Aaron Stiner , Host Chair. YNPN Leaders Conference.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2015

It is a leadership professional development project for emerging leaders in nonprofits in collaboration with Third Plateau funded by the Packard Foundation. This pilot project will test a leadership development training model for emerging leaders in environmental organizations that uses a combination of peer learning, coaching, and mentoring.

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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. The lastest edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

One of my favorite lessons from the book, The DNA of Leadership , is the importance of being a developing leader. Glaser's book, The DNA of Leadership , give it a read. You won't be disappointed.

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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. The new edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Books Robert L.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book. The report that you just prepared for me was thorough and concise.

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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. The new edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage. Thanks to the book publishers for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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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. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The book subtitle in the headline above convinced me to read, Humanocracy , by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini. Pair new employees with experienced mentors. How often do political skills, as opposed to demonstrated competence, influence who gets ahead in your organization?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill?

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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. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2019

Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 4, 2019

Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book.

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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. The new edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Job'

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