Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2011

That said, these best practices will be a work in progress and updated regularly. To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Once Google+ goes live for everyone, I’ll add more best practices. e-Newsletter. Sign up for a Google Account. Sign up for Google+. e-Newsletter.

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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. Entrepreneurs often have a burning need to succeed. Doing them is harder.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. Part 2 – Learning to shift your mindtrap out of the way.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Here they are: Rituals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. We also need to ask questions, experiment, solicit feedback, reflect on surprises or mistakes, learn from others, and habituate other Learning Zone strategies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. Part 2 – Learning to shift your mindtrap out of the way.

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John Kenyon

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Some tips from the authors, from their recent book party on how to cultivate joy as a leader. Reflect on what brings you joy, what makes you happy. From writing to reading to sitting quietly to meditating, there are many practices that can support mental health and will compliment other healthy habits. Be Kind vs Being Nice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2012

My friend and colleague, June Holley , has written a much anticipated book, The Network Weaver Handbook. If you are interested in building networks or working as Networked Nonprofit, you need this book right now! To me, this creates the perfect book to help guide your practice of building and working within a network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. My journal is not only an annual planning and goal-setting tool but also supports daily reflection as the year progresses. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L. His books are that good. The book is a comprehensive guide designed to help young professionals and career changers navigate these changes,” says Dilenschneider. “The This book represents the culmination of my life's work advising executives across industries.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. Below is my fully human-generated reflection. In our book, The Smart Nonprofit, we present many examples of nonprofit use cases as well as Microsoft’s many nonprofit examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Overnight Reflection. What I think is the magic is the use of “overnight reflection.” So, being able to “sleep on an idea” and share a reflection is great. So, one of the things I highly value about instructional design is the time and space to reflect on what worked and what didn’t work.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Emerging Leaders Playbook Toolkit -The toolkit includes highly practical meeting facilitation “recipes” to help build skills in managing self, teams, and organizational culture.The facilitator agendas are designed for beginner or novice facilitators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. We had some fun doing role plays with a partner to figure out their style and some reflection on how we needed to adapt. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”. ask, “How have sales been going?”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

The authors of the today's featured book suggest that readers don't read their book cover to cover. But, if you're like me, you'll read the book that way. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Adults learn best through reflection. Great leaders are great teachers.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. Everyone will be practicing these skills together. Provide recognition and compensation that reflect its importance. These are the five key competencies that Goleman outlines.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2023

What is even better than a really good book about leadership? Answer: An updated edition of that book. And to do this, you need to develop and practice outsight (versus insight). Thanks to the book's publisher for sending me a copy of the book. Among the updates are new examples and self-assessments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

(In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic) For over twenty-five years, I have implemented a number of rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

David gave a talk about his new book, The Nonprofit Business Plan , and mini-workshop about what makes a good business plan from a funder’s point of view. Some reflections from David here ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Whether it’s brainstorming a long-dreamed-of children’s book for your cause or exploring a campaign idea that’s been on the back burner, passion makes the process more enjoyable. It’s important to remember, though, that mastering these tools takes practice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

UPDATED 2/26/12: Please note that the best practices listed below are a work in progress and are updated regularly. To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Over time and through implementing the best practices listed below and those yet to come, you will find your Google+ voice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. The guide is organized by four key questions and includes a mix of practical tips and case studies featuring Jewish organizations and others. The four key questions are: What data to collect? How to collect data?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. And, the focus of MEL is generally on evaluating grantee projects or organizations, rather than on the grantmaker and its practices. As the art critic John Berger said in his book Ways of Seeing , “We only see what we look at.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

Her blog is a must-read and I hope someday that she writes a book. They have a social media policy and handbook that provides the rule book for volunteers, staff, and affiliates to participate on social media channels effectively. A lot of practice on how to move quickly when a disaster strikes. Listening in Practice.

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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

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. Thanks to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2016

The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy , is a very compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. Adults learn best through reflection. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers. Great leaders are great teachers.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Earlier this week, I wrote a guest post over at FrogLoop blog about Five Social Media Books , although not everyone liked the post. I admit that I mostly read non-fiction, but if I only read social media or geeky books that would be too narrow. There are countless books that tell you how to avoid mistakes. Schoemaker.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. Year in Review.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The article warns as we do in our book that the danger is that nonprofits will grab the software off the shelf before its limitations are understood. That is why we make a big case in our book for nonprofits to take a human-centered approach and offer a practical set of readiness steps.

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