Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. In times of difficulty, relationships are a shelter. In times of opportunity, they are a launching pad. It's about advancing your team.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

I believe in the power of books to change the world. That is not a particularly radical belief among librarians, but I hope to make you believe even more in the power of books. Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The article highlights some of the themes in our book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , coming out in March, 2022. Smart tech will take over the time-consuming administrative tasks that make work feel overwhelming and endless, and that can lead to staff burnout and a lack of forward progress.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Those books that may have brought about a shift in thinking or a new way of doing your work? These are the books that line my bookcase. And which books are missing from my shelf? What’s your favorite?

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

Take, for instance, the ways so many of us reconnected with extended family members through the modern miracle of Zoom, sharing meals and moments we probably wouldn’t have, or at least, would have taken for granted, in the “before” times. We even started our own little book club!). So THANK YOU to the Books that Changed Us in 2020.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2022

It has been whirlwind two weeks since our book launched on March 9th. By automating grunt work and freeing up time for staff, there is an opportunity for a kinder and vibrant workplace culture. That’s why we wrote our book. The post The Smart Nonprofit: Free Book Event first appeared on Beth Kanter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

“Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it,” reports Ashley Whillans , author of the book, Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. Limited value placed on time. They laugh less.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2021

The First-Time Leader book by George Bradt and Gillian Davis begins with a discussion of taking charge of your new team and then tracks through BRAVE leadership components from the outside in. BRAVE is a leadership framework that helps first-time leaders successfully build their team by uniting them around a shared purpose.

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Candid

JULY 30, 2021

Walmart has announced a five-year, $1 billion commitment to cover 100 percent of the cost of college tuition and books for its employees through the company’s Live Better U (LBU) education program. Walmart to Pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for associates." . Through the program, 1.5 Walmart press release 07/27/2021.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it,” reports Ashley Whillans , author of the book, Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. Limited value placed on time. They laugh less.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2022

At VolunteerHub, we wrote The Book on Volunteer Management…literally. The Book on Volunteer Management compiles 20 years of expertise into a valuable resource. The book is filled with best practices and strategies for organizing, managing, and retaining volunteers. Save time by developing more efficient management strategies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These words, from Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking , have always resonated with me. The book is a masterful blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with introverts from all walks of life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2021

“Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it,” reports Ashley Whillans , author of the new book, Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. Limited value placed on time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2018

Maia Duerr recently published a book called “ Work that Matters: Create a Livelihood that Reflects Your Core Intention.” Her book addresses the big barrier to happiness in our personal/professional lives. ” The steps and exercises in the book help you look inward, reflect, but also seek out help from others. .”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

“Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it,” reports Ashley Whillans , author of the new book, Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. Limited value placed on time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Awhile back, I posted highlights and key takeaways from the book, All Are Welcome – HowTo Build A Real Workplace Culture Of Inclusion That Delivers Results , by Cynthia Owyoung. Upon recently browsing the book again, these additional takeaways came to light: DEIB : Diversity in the workplace focuses on representation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Years ago when I started my leadership and management blog, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book. Maxwell each have two books in the Top 20. Covey and John C.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

Brand new is the book, Eat That Frog! For Students , adapted from Brian Tracy ’s time-management bestseller, Eat That Frog , which has sold more than 2.4 This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This concept was partly the inspiration for our latest book — a vital new collection of essays, Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World. Why did we create the book? The post New Book Convenes Voices Across Sector first appeared on VQ Strategies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Skip Prichard’s book, The Book of Mistakes , provides a motivating and inspiring fable and journey to finding the secrets to creating a successful future. Full of wisdom, this is a book for everyone, and particularly valuable to anyone who wants to be a better leader. Know your inherent value. Skip Prichard.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. James Dallas More specifically, Brown covers much more than tasks, timing and technologies. The timing of the process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Author Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez explains that to fully harness project management and to live into the idea that projects can inspire positive change – it is time for companies and leaders to break out of outdated structures and lean into a fresh, modern approach to project management. Hence, his new book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Maxwell 's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership that I believe should become a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader: Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. In times of difficulty, relationships are a shelter. In times of opportunity, they are a launching pad. It's about advancing your team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. And, that’s where Julia’s book comes in. This book will be a valuable addition any nonprofit’s communication’s toolbox.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. You're sure to take lots of notes as you capture advice from this powerful book, where as John C. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

There’s a global book famine afflicting people with disabilities. They lack the books they need for education, employment, and social inclusion. Our Bookshare library has over 550,000 books that have been delivered digitally over 10 million times. Why is a global solution to the book famine possible now?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2020

The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Greg Friedman, Ms, CFP You'll also learn from the book the most common culture killers , which are: Focusing too much on a hierarchical organization. Honesty and Integrity. Compassion. Complacency. Not guiding the troops.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2020

Skip Prichard’s book, The Book of Mistakes , provides a motivating and inspiring fable and journey to finding the secrets to creating a successful future. Full of wisdom, this is a book for everyone, and particularly valuable to anyone who wants to be a better leader. Know your inherent value. Skip Prichard.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. Not only are they intellectually painful, but they waste time. There’s no miracle cure, but a little time spent choosing tools that work for you and setting up some simple automations will pay dividends over time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Note from Beth: As we head into the holiday season and year-end giving, I invited Amy Neumann to share some thoughts about giving and her new book, “ Simple Acts to Change the World.” All of us have experienced this many times. Each time I feel immense gratitude. ” — James Russell Miller. And it works!

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 10, 2010

By the time I am done writing, there could easily be over 200 nonprofits mentioned in the book. Nonprofits mentioned in the book thus far are: Amnesty International. Some are featured in case studies, others are simply listed as examples of excellence. Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Electonic Frontier Foundation.

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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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