Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Today, I feature a guest post by Garret Kramer: The Problem-solving Fast Track By Garret Kramer Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems. Even me, at times. And that's admirable.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. We shape our thinking and ourselves through behaviors that with time and discipline become habitual until they are engrained in who we are.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A tech staff, with some time on their hands, could have an out-of-the-box AI interacting with your members fairly quickly. A bot that integrates with your data will require more time and expertise. Identify the Bot’s Mission Don’t waste time and effort tackling this initiative without clear objectives.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and thought it might be time for a change ? Wherever you are in your organizational timeline, if you’re experiencing one or more of these criteria, it might be time to consider a brand refresh—or a comprehensive rebrand. This post is sponsored by Briteweb. See what I mean?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

None of the Flexible Method is easy, but I will take you through it one step at a time. Are they facing similar problems? Burstall also recommends that when a crisis hits, that you gather your sharp brains around you and listen carefully. “Be At a time of crisis, you are going to need the hive mind of your top team.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Your brain doesn't have to work hard to be successful. You're taking longer showers in the morning and you take your time getting to work. You're spending a lot of time trying to fix other people's problems. You are consistently getting positive feedback. You've stopped learning something new every day.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response. The hearing is next Tuesday at [time]. But the real test is whether or not they’ll do the work of volunteering time and effort. If you need volunteers , explain: The time commitment, The work, and Any benefits (like free donuts or coffee) you offer.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

Beyond debating the stimulating topics of major talks—such as Edward Snowden’s appearance by telepresence robot and t he response to it by Rick Ledgett , the Deputy Director of the NSA—I spent much of my time speaking about my favorite topic: technology for social good. This time, I jumped up! Improving childhood nutrition.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Theresa Williamson , founder and executive director of Rio de Janeiro-based Catalytic Communities, shares updates from that city as it prepares for the World Cup in her op-ed piece for the New York Times, It''s Just the Beginning,; Change Will Come To Brazil. They are places where we learn and become something greater than we were.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Which one would you be most likely to remember when it comes time to make a recommendation? For example when watching a video, audio and visual channels activate separate parts of the brain , and when these two elements combine, it helps supporters better understand and engage with your mission. . Get to know your audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Leadership Fitness : Leadership philosophy, personal performance, mental training, and ability to master time and calendar. It takes a confident leader to invest a larger chunk of time exploring the right question to frame the challenge. 83% of executives we surveyed said that their meetings were an unproductive use of time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Give Staff Time for Hands-On Discovery Leaders should provide time for staff for hands-on exploration. It helps them cultivate essential human skills like adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving, which are invaluable in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

We’ll explore a new solution to an existing problem by leveraging the power of your own volunteer base. That’s because when people engage in a positive physical experience, our brains release neurotransmitters like dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins that create a strong emotional connection and sense of happiness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2019

I’ve done this exercise hundreds of time and the results across nonprofits are similar. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally. ” As the word cloud is created, we discuss the triggers and reactions.

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Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

They pull in available government geological data, such as temperature and water height, so that water quality can be estimated multiple times per day. Kiva’s team of data scientists and software engineers partnered with the DataRobot AI for Good program to help solve this problem by improving the way loans are promoted to lenders.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2021

Your brain doesn't have to work hard to be successful. You're taking longer showers in the morning and you take your time getting to work. You're spending a lot of time trying to fix other people's problems. You are consistently getting positive feedback. You've stopped learning something new every day.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Once upon a time…. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. It’s brain science. Science tells us that when someone is sharing or listening to a story, their brain produces several chemicals and hormones. That’s the power that story holds.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2020

Thanks to neuromarketing, organizations can promote their brands based on the way their target audiences’ brains work. People learn from their experiences and our brain quickly calculates the ratio between reward and risk. This approach allows us to learn and to improve our individual decision-making process with time.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For example, you’re working to solve a problem. You need to find a creative way to get your supporters to feel like they really understand the problem you’re trying to solve from the perspective of the people struggling with that problem. . First, take the time to consider how your audience experiences the world.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s far easier for our brains to put ourselves in the shoes of ONE person and connect with their story than it is for us to do that with a group of people. . You need a clear problem. Another aspect of a great story is that it clearly states a problem; this is the problem your donors will help solve by giving to your cause. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

Anne Grady, in a recent HBR blog post , describes the harm that repeated stress triggers can create in the workplace: “When you are triggered, the emotional part of your brain takes over. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally.

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

When the intensity of the pandemic started to lessen last year—probably around the time I got vaccinated—I began to feel like I had more space again. At its core, Design Thinking is about creative problem-solving in an effort to improve products, services, and experiences. More energy. More brainpower. How are they alike?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2014

When I mentioned this to a colleague, he asked me “How the heck do you make the time to do this? ” I have cut out non-productive work time where I sit at my desk and can’t concentrate! The benefits of walking to “clear your brain” or build relationships is not a new leadership technique.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Recent statistics show that GivingTuesday revenue reached an all-time high in 2022, with supporters donating $3.1 When humans hear a story, the chemicals cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin are released in our brains—the chemicals that form memories, keep us engaged, and deepen our relationships. Solving this problem costs only $.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2018

devices, addresses the growing concern of the effects of screen time on sleep. The circadian region of the brain connects directly to special photoreceptors in the eye called ganglion cells. The ganglion cells then send signals directly to the circadian region of the brain.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

You start working a little extra here and there, and pretty soon you’re working all the time, weeknights and weekends included, you have no boundaries, and you’re exhausted. And it’s time to cut it out! Running a nonprofit isn’t easy, and it takes a lot of our time, heart, and brainpower. Time away can do you a world of good!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Mostly, the donor gives money or volunteers time; the charity gives back an intangible “feel good.” And how you should never feel bad about asking someone for a philanthropic gift, because it delivers a shot of dopamine that lights up the pleasure center of their brains. Fundamentally, all of philanthropy is a value-for-value exchange.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Taking time to reflect on what makes you successful as a leader can be an important exercise in helping you grow. The innovative leader is not afraid to step out of norms and atack problems and situations from new abgles. An aggressive ‘go-getter’ who sets high expectations, often times not expecting to reach them. Innovative.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The story above is about how your brain works. Your brain has a part called the Prefrontal Cortex, or “PFC” (remember “Paula Front-and-Center”?). It directs our attention, is responsible for moral decision-making, allows us to empathize with others, and helps coordinate the thousands of signals rushing around your brain.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

A story that compels includes a protagonist your audience cares about, important problems that must be overcome, a solution that overcomes the problem (something to root for), and (4) an ending—hopefully a happy one. . The very best time to ask donors how they prefer to be connected with is at the time you onboard them.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The point is these problems aren’t going to solve themselves. I’m giving in honor of my cousin Larry Creson and my precious friend Derek Vincent, both of whom fought long, hard and courageously against brain tumors. Give your time, give your talent, give the shirt off your back or the change in your wallet—just give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

All day, almost every day, nonprofit new media managers are immersed in breaking news and thus the world’s problems. The brain needs a break from the barrage and needs to reset itself to normal operating mode. During your vacation, you must relieve yourself of the problems of the world and reconnect with your inner nature.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

As our understanding of the problem has evolved, the language we use has evolved too. We once thought the problem was simply about a lack of calories, but now we know it’s more about not having enough nutritious food to support body and brain development. The Power of Tech to Solve Big Problems.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented. Consider the problem or opportunity at hand. Remember, the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. This is a proactive change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

” The nickname “brainstorm sessions” because participants were using their brains to storm a problem. Brainstorming generates creative solutions to a problem in the hope of finding the best solution. The first time you do it, you ask each person to respond to the idea with the word no, then say their idea.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2016

According to the CDC, insufficient sleep is a public health problem. And while the trackers can’t determine if you really are sleeping, it records the total time asleep, number of times restless or awake and total time restless based on your body movement. Start with getting enough sleep.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Wait, when is this AI going to start saving me time? However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s time to reevaluate and update our productivity strategies. Allen’s GTD methodology is based on the idea that our brains are not designed to store information. Never, unless you adopt it in the right way.

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