Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. Click Through to Amazon and Get This Book! The second part of the book takes us from theory into practice where he offers his recommendations for the Information Diet.

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Literacy Chapter Journal Teach 110

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life. Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. Question: What inspired you to write your book?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.)

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Teach Story Storytelling Chapter 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2011

Strigl offers a revealing insight into how he led the company in his new book, Managers, can you hear me now? -- co-authored by Frank Swiatek. The best managers not only want to hear about problems, but also encourage their employees to tell them when they encounter problems or issues they feel are not right.

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Leadership Teach Lesson Chapter 48

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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Relationship Collaboration Challenge Work 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2021

Liz Wiseman 's book, Rookie Smarts , is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts." You're spending a lot of time trying to fix other people's problems.

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Learning Brain Teach Skills 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. And, thank you to the book's three authors!

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.)

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. And, thank you to the book's three authors!

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 55

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.)

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

No matter what flavor of facilitation you put into your toolkit, there are some facilitator fundamentals and skills that facilitators need. These skills are useful in all group settings, whether it is a meeting, workshop, or conference. Part 2 offers checklists and reminders for these basic skills. Facilitated Listening Skills.

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Facilitation Technique Chart Method 121

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The book subtitle in the headline above convinced me to read, Humanocracy , by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini. Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Every day I have the chance to solve new, interesting problems. It’s impractical.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2011

If you are a leader of work-from-home employees, share the new book, There's No Place Like Working From Home , with them. Author Elaine Quinn wrote the book after working as a consultant for 10 years with small business owners who struggled with organization, time management, workflow processes, productivity and related challenges.

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Work Chapter Skills Technique 44

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

The book subtitle in the headline above convinced me to read, Humanocracy , by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini. Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Every day I have the chance to solve new, interesting problems. It’s impractical.

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People Create Organization Headline 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2021

Today brings a timely and compelling book, Choosing Courage , by Jim Detert , where he shares how to increase the chance of accomplishing something positive when acting with courage at work, while decreasing negative personal consequences. Some of my favorite parts of the book are where Detert teaches how to: Create the right conditions.

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Work Guide Life Action 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 8, 2011

And, over 65 percent of performance problems are caused by employee conflicts. Shearouse's new book, Conflict 101 , you can learn: How conflict is created How we respond to conflict How to management conflict more effectively Shearouse explains that even though conflict is inevitable, it can lead to both growth and progress.

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Review Chapter Contest Analysis 58

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The world’s problems are many, and we keep seeing opportunities for technologists to address those problems effectively. Led by Benetech’s VP of Engineering Gerardo Capiel, we will create an online space, SocialCoding4Good, where people in the tech community interested in social causes can volunteer ideas, connections, time and skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

The book subtitle in the headline above convinced me to read, Humanocracy , by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini. Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Every day I have the chance to solve new, interesting problems. It’s impractical.

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People Create Organization Headline 52

Forj

JULY 25, 2017

Every so often a book is published that provides a community of practice with a fresh perspective on current issues. Several of the book’s authors are associated with the Society of Academic CME (SACME) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The design of the book speaks to this. Editors William F.

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Education Review Chapter Blended Learning 0

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Assume responsibility for problems when things go wrong, and provide immediate praise and recognition to others when things go right. Celebrate success.

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Effective Communication Leadership Teach 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We used some Human Centered Design techniques from their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book. It was the most stimulating web platform strategy session that I have ever experienced! Is it only used by people with artistic talents and graphic design skills? Anyone can be a designer! What is Human Centered Design?

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Design Strategy Digital Technique 128

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2013

42 Rules For Getting Better At Getting Better is the sub-title of the new book, Practice Perfect. This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it''s a book for and about teachers. Focus on the solution rather than the problem. Lemov''s previous book is Teach Like a Champion.

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Teach Jordan Exercise Summary 48

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. I first heard Laura speak when she launched her book , Giving 2.0,

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Giving Philanthropy Teach Student 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2012

42 Rules For Getting Better At Getting Better is the sub-title of the new book, Practice Perfect. This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it's a book for and about teachers. Focus on the solution rather than the problem. Lemov's previous book is Teach Like a Champion.

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Jordan Exercise Skills Teach 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2020

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Assume responsibility for problems when things go wrong, and provide immediate praise and recognition to others when things go right. Celebrate success.

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Effective Communication Leadership Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Liz Wiseman ''s new book, Rookie Smarts , jumped onto the Best-Selling Books Hardcover Business List at No. Her book is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts."

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Challenge Brain Teach Journal 58

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.)

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 48

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Blindspots are tenacious and can reappear, causing problems over a leader''s entire career." Compounding the challenge says Shaw is that: "People who are smart and self-assured are often very skillful at justifying their thinking and behavior--to the point of being in denial about their weaknesses and the threats they face.

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Leadership Learning Teach Survey 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

And while video games like Zoo Tycoon or online games can teach them all sorts of skills that will need to be successful adults (and this has been validated recently by a MacArthur Foundation funded study ,) I was excited to discover this wonderful list of games for change.

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Children Teach Philanthropy Hunger 86

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2012

If you don't have time to read a book about how to improve your leadership skills, tackle a handful of these tips, complied from the works of many authors: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct (..)

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Teach Skills Celebrate Leadership 77

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 8, 2014

If you don''t have time to read a book about how to improve your leadership skills, tackle a handful of these tips, complied from the works of many authors: Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct (..)

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Leadership Teach Celebrate Review 72

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Blindspots are tenacious and can reappear, causing problems over a leader''s entire career." Compounding the challenge says Shaw is that: "People who are smart and self-assured are often very skillful at justifying their thinking and behavior--to the point of being in denial about their weaknesses and the threats they face.

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Leadership Teach Survey Skills 54

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Liz Wiseman ''s book, Rookie Smarts , is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts." You''re spending a lot of time trying to fix other people''s problems.

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Learning Brain Teach Leadership 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping. The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2014

If you are a leader of work-from-home employees, share the book, There''s No Place Like Working From Home , with them. Author Elaine Quinn wrote the book after working as a consultant for 10 years with small business owners who struggled with organization, time management, workflow processes, productivity and related challenges.

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Place Work Chapter Technique 48

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2016

If you are a leader of work-from-home employees, share the book, There's No Place Like Working From Home , with them. Author Elaine Quinn wrote the book after working as a consultant for 10 years with small business owners who struggled with organization, time management, workflow processes, productivity and related challenges.

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Work Effective Chapter Technique 40