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A Playbook For How Women Advance Within Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

Business

Business Sponsor Voice Leadership

What’s in My Inbox | How do you steward your monthly donors?

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

A few years back, I asked donor retention expert and copywriter Lisa Sargent for her advice on stewarding monthly donors, and here is what she said: Some “best practices” I’d recommend based on direct experience and personal research: 1.) One of my past clients had published a number of great coffee table books.

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Donor Wiki Wikipedia Info

3 Tips To Make A Fulfilling Virtual Volunteer Experience

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors. Be sure to create open lines of communication so your new remote volunteers feel supported in their roles and can check in with their mentors or volunteer managers as needed.

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Virtual Volunteer Experiment Tips

What is Training Needs Analysis and how to perform it?

Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Some of the typical training methods include: Mentoring and coaching, On Job Training (OJT), Classroom Coaching, Books, Web-based Teaching, Conferences, and University programs. This also helps in acquiring the best chance for retention.

Analysis

Analysis Training Train Evaluation

What is Training Needs Analysis and how to perform it?

Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Some of the typical training methods include: Mentoring and coaching, On Job Training (OJT), Classroom Coaching, Books, Web-based Teaching, Conferences, and University programs. This also helps in acquiring the best chance for retention.

Analysis

Analysis Training Train Evaluation

What is Training Needs Analysis and how to perform it?

Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Some of the typical training methods include: Mentoring and coaching, On Job Training (OJT), Classroom Coaching, Books, Web-based Teaching, Conferences, and University programs. This also helps in acquiring the best chance for retention.

Analysis

Analysis Training Train Evaluation

10 Things Fundraisers Can Do From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2020

You can also create lists for the key folks to reach out to and you may even want to book flights because nearly every airline is allowing very flexible booking at the moment. Especially for millenials, but across the board, showing what their gift has helped to achieve is so important for retention. Read a book.

Fundraising

Fundraising Mentoring University Content

11 Nonprofit Thought Leaders You Should Be Following

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

In her 35 years in the field, she’s acquired 350k followers on Twitter, written over ten books and trained nonprofits on every continent. Her blog teaches fundraising strategy, donor retention practices, motivational stories and so much more. . Kishshana Palmer ( @funddiva ). Simone Joyaux ( @spjoyaux ). And I enjoy them all!”

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Nonprofit Consultant Attitude Social Media

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

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.

Mentoring

Mentoring Tips Kansas City Kansas

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

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.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

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.

Leadership

Leadership Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders

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.

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Nonprofit

This Week's Book Recommendation

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.

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal

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.

Goal

Goal Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 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). Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Whats The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

Leadership

Leadership Management Kansas City Mentoring

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 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). Employee pay often is not the most important driver for employee retention.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Use A Board Of Advisors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 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 examines organizations that didnt need leaders to thrive," said Burkus.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

The Five Points Of Professionalism

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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

Professional

Professional Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 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). When Armstrong isnt writing books, shes reading. based in Overland Park, KS.

Evaluation

Evaluation Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 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.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 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). Armstrong in their book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys : 1.

Survey

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 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). Both are excellent books. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 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). Armstrong’s book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys.

Survey

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Attitude

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 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.

Giving

Giving Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 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). I really found this book useful. How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Lea.

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Skills International Communication Kansas City

[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

He’s now one of my mentors, advisors, and dear friends. Nathan, he is another mentor and friend of mine who believes in knowledge and statistics and database. . Adam Grant, his book is right next to me. . Adam Grant talks about in his book, think, what is it? Think of yourself. It is brilliant.

People

People Community Video Podcast

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 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.

Badge

Badge Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

Place

Place Work Kansas City Mentoring

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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

Tips

Tips Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 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.

Story

Story Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

How To Be A Super Boss

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2019

"Superbosses embrace certain practices that good bosses don't, and they do even more of the productive things that good bosses do," says Syney Finkelstein , author of the book, Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent. Finkelstein : Superbosses don't fixate on talent retention, like most companies do.

Mentoring

Mentoring Retention Job Companies

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 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.

Ideas

Ideas Generation Tips Kansas City

Great Business Quote

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 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.

Business

Business Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 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). You can learn more about how to do that in his latest book, Re-Engage.

Place

Place Companies Kansas Work

When To Coach And When To Counsel

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 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.

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 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.

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Interview

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 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.

Impact

Impact Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

Engage Your Employees.Especially Now

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 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). I'll have to check the book out. Love the Blue Shirt Nation idea.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

How To Be A Superboss

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

"Superbosses embrace certain practices that good bosses don't, and they do even more of the productive things that good bosses do," says Syney Finkelstein , author of the book, Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent. Finkelstein : Superbosses don't fixate on talent retention, like most companies do.

Mentoring

Mentoring Retention Job Companies

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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

Lesson

Lesson Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

Know When To Change Your Decision

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 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.

Change

Change Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 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.

Effective

Effective Tips Kansas City Mentoring

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

Always Follow Through

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 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.

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

A Playbook For How Women Advance Within Business

What’s in My Inbox | How do you steward your monthly donors?

Trending Sources

3 Tips To Make A Fulfilling Virtual Volunteer Experience

What is Training Needs Analysis and how to perform it?

What is Training Needs Analysis and how to perform it?

What is Training Needs Analysis and how to perform it?

10 Things Fundraisers Can Do From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

11 Nonprofit Thought Leaders You Should Be Following

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders

This Week's Book Recommendation

New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal

What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Use A Board Of Advisors

The Five Points Of Professionalism

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

What To Think About For Next Year

5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

How To Be A Super Boss

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Great Business Quote

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

When To Coach And When To Counsel

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Engage Your Employees.Especially Now

How To Be A Superboss

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Know When To Change Your Decision

4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Always Follow Through

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