Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
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Growth Is A Leadership Issue, Not A Sales Issue
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Edinger , author of the new book, The Growth Leader. His book explains why that is true. By reading the book, you'll learn how to ensure growth strategy is aligned at every level of your company, from boardroom initiatives to daily customer interaction. Helping your customers with problems they don’t know are problems.
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Time To Check In On Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 2021
Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.
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Time To Check In On Your New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 15, 2021
Now three months into 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.
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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 13, 2018
Looking for new techniques to add to your facilitator’s toolbox? This is the focus of a session called “ The Big Bang Theory: Creative Facilitation and Training Techniques, ” that I’m co-facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference with Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. What is Brainstorming? .
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3 Design Thinking Facilitation Resources for Nonprofits
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 9, 2017
I learned so much about the taxonomy of innovation and really practical techniques, that I took the facilitation training. I started incorporating facilitating design labs as well as the techniques into my training practice ever since. I admit it. I’m always looking for ways to take my practice deeper. Luma Institute.
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How To Achieve Constant Learning By Breaking Free From Chronic Performance
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Spending most of your time trying to minimize mistakes. Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. Most of us can spend 80% or more of our time learning while doing—it leads to higher performance.
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New E-Book: Creating a Culture of Philanthropy for Nonprofits
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 7, 2017
The E-Book offers 10 thought pieces on this idea – from leadership to everyone in the organization. It also creates a problem internally where turf wars and a non collaborative environment lead to frustration, burnout, and staff turnover. Shifting the organization’s culture is a process, and it takes time.
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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
It turns out one of the most important strategies for our time is the ability to effectively generate, exchange, and adopt new ways of doing things. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times.
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How To Help Your Team To Stop Drowning In Work
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 19, 2023
In Nick Sonnenberg’s new book, Come Up For Air , (available February 7, 2023), you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In
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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds
Get Fully Funded
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem. What Makes a Good Story? What is needed to make this better?
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139 How to Use Design Thinking to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Digital Strategy
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! A quick focus on the solutions without taking the time to understand the challenges and open up creative thinking.
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The Information Diet: Not Just A Book, A Movement For Conscious Consumption of Information
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 23, 2012
I first became interested in the topic after reading David Shenk’s “ Data Smog ” in 1998 using the metaphor of environmental problems to talk about the dangers of having too much online information, primarily email. Click Through to Amazon and Get This Book! All you have to do read Ann M.
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How To Use The CPR Business Efficiency Framework To Eliminate A Team's Pain Points
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 31, 2023
In Nick Sonnenberg’s book, Come Up For Air , you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In how willing to adopt change?
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2020
With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.
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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial IntelligencesÂ
sgEngage
OCTOBER 9, 2023
I wouldn’t be surprised if TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023 ends up being ChatGPT. Imagine empowering a teacher with generative AI to improve question-building workflows for online assessments and open-book evaluations. Artificial intelligences (the plural is intentional) are clearly having a moment.
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New Book For Work-From-Home Employees
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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Customer Service Training 101
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 20, 2018
Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. My favorite parts of the book include Evenson’s techniques for effective customer service via the phone and for properly responding to customer complaints.
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How To Lead Authentically In Today’s Workplace
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
So, you can imagine how delighted I was to read George’s and Zach Clayton’s new book, True North, Emerging Leader Edition. In this new book, the authors offer practical strategies and techniques to become an authentic leader and reveal how you can navigate your own path to success. C hallenge : Summon people’s best.
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How Nonprofit Professionals Can Manage Workplace Stress Triggers
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 22, 2017
Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally. Over time these reactions can lead to acute anxiety, depression, irritability, fatigue, and other health problems from heart disease to lowered immune response.” Do you keep a journal?
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The Everyday Guide To Being Brave At Work
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. What is the most important next step you want readers to leave with after reading your book?
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Here are 70 things you can do: 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 annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2021
With 2022 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022.
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Customer Service Training 101
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 20, 2019
Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. My favorite parts of the book include Evenson’s techniques for effective customer service via the phone and for properly responding to customer complaints.
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Time To Check In On Your 2016 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 3, 2016
So, now it's a good time to check on your progress with your New Year's Resolutions for how to be a better leader. You made it through the first half of 2016. Hopefully, you're still doing great. So good that you're ready to add another one or two resolutions to your list to tackle during the remainder of the year.
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How To Sell With A Story
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. Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. I was just learning how to write a book.
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How To Master The Most Important Skill For Success
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 12, 2020
Wayne Baker highlights in his book, All You Have To Do Is Ask. He adds that people who make strategic asks ( asking for things you need to succeed ) can cultivate breakthroughs, solve problems, share knowledge, and bridge organizational silos. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 16, 2021
Here are 70 things you can do: 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 annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
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Sell With A Story
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. Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. I was just learning how to write a book.
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Customer Service Training 101
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 27, 2018
Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. My favorite parts of the book include Evenson’s techniques for effective customer service via the phone and for properly responding to customer complaints.
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders And Managers
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2020
With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.
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52 Does This Deserve My Attention?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 24, 2013
Peter greeted me at the airport and as I got into the car I noticed a copy of Rheingold’s book NetSmart in the back seat. It is a simple, elegant way to train your attention while working online to keep mindful how you are spending your time. Her work was the inspiration for Rheingold’s book (the mindfulness chapter).
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Does Your Nonprofit Suffer from Fire Drill Culture?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 18, 2017
Last week, I was honored to do several workshops hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara on how nonprofits can link a culture of well being to outcomes based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. One technique is to weave self-care into your workday . Flickr Photo by Gavin St.
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98 Time To Select Your New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders: 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 annual (..)
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55 The Happy Healthy Data Nerd: Using Your Personal Health Data to Support Your Wellbeing
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 13, 2016
In my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , co-authored with Aliza Sherman, we lay out the symptoms and causes of burnout and the remedies through deliberate self-care. According to the CDC, insufficient sleep is a public health problem. Start with getting enough sleep.
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125 Can AI & Bots Help Create A More Positive Nonprofit Workplace Culture?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
. Much of my training and facilitation work lately has been centered around the ideas in my recent book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. Another common technique that many nonprofits use to way to build relationships is to acknowledge and celebrate staff’s birthdays. The conversation surfaced some interesting questions and ideas.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2020
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
With about one week before 2012020, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2020.
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Giving 2.0 ProjectU
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 11, 2013
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, At the time, I was working on “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” with co-author KD Paine. 3) Giving 2.0: 3) Giving 2.0:
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There's No Place Like Working From Home
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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How To Be A More Effective Work-From-Home Employee
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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Using Social Science to Strengthen Your Fundraising
NonProfit Hub
JULY 25, 2019
It involves using rational and emotional appeals to move listeners and readers to take some action, like making a gift or volunteering time in support of your cause. In recent years, a growing amount of research in behavioral science and social psychology has made it possible to understand many of these techniques on a deeper level.
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Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning
Gyrus
JULY 21, 2016
Continuous learning is an established persistent learning process, designed for bolstering the knowledge and skills of your workforce over time, and presents itself in many forms. Organizational Book Clubs – Many start-ups have instituted book clubs to aid in their organization’s knowledge development.
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
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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