Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2019

I feel a bit like a child walking around in someone else’s, slightly bigger shoes taking over this wonderful blog. Hello World! Or maybe hello museum world! The metaphor certainly works in terms of filling big shoes. But, I like that metaphor for another reason. Children see play and imagination as their job.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 23, 2019

Today, I wanted to think about participatory elements, something so essential to this blog. In reflecting on the sample, I’ve made some broad reflections on museum workers and visitors. Before I do, I wanted to tell you I'm not picking the best of the best, but rather ones that I illustrated my themes.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 30, 2019

Until we agree and act as if visitors are central to our work, we as a field will never accomplish our goal of being equitable, accessible spaces. -- Looking forward, Nina will be back sharing more thoughts about her blog next week. After that we’ll spend the latter part of August, we’ll talk a bit about our next few months in this space.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 31, 2019

As a leader, it's critical that you understand the real reasons employees leave your company. To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2019

Take one hour to read Brian Tracy's pocket-sized guide for managers, Motivation. You'll finish the book within that hour, and it'll be well worth your time. You cannot motivate other people," explains Tracy, " but you can remove the obstacles that stop them from motivating themselves. All motivation is self-motivation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2019

An important chapter in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , is about why culture in the workplace matters. The book’s authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter suggest as a leader you ask yourself : How well do your purpose, brand and culture align? How clear is your purpose to employees and customers?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2019

Julian Birkinshaw shares the three drivers of discretionary effort (motivation) from employees in his new book, Becoming a Better Boss : Material drivers , including salary, bonuses, promotion, and prizes Social drivers , including recognition for achievement, status, and having good colleagues Personal drivers , including freedom to act, the opportunity (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2019

Author John Baldoni suggests you consider the following six things before making your next speaking presentation : How will you open your presentation on a high note? Where might you pause for emphasis? How can you make time to rehearse your presentation? What are the high notes? What are your points of emphasis?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 25, 2019

Two important chapters in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , outline the five traits of great managers, and the seven expectations that are necessary for being a successful leader. Five Traits of Great Managers Motivation – Inspiring teams to get exceptional work done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 24, 2019

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2019

We all make mistakes. Yes, even leaders make mistakes. When you do, admit to them and apologize for the negative consequences they have caused your team members, vendors, or customers. Your ability to admit to a mistake will gain you the respect of your employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Here is some good advice from Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders who can reframe—look at the same thing from multiple perspectives—think better.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2019

These eight decision-making tactics from David Lahey ’s book, PredictingSuccess , are helpful to me and hopefully useful to you as well: Deep breathing , to clear your mind. Researching , to feel confident that you have all the information in front of you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2019

Here are some of my favorite takeaways from the book, The CollaborationImperative , by Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese: Across every organization lies hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered. It’s not hiding in a budget spreadsheet of a warehouse full of inventory.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2019

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 16, 2019

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 15, 2019

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in it’s sixth addition. It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty years since the book was first published.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 14, 2019

Because Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, listening to your favorite teacher. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2019

One of the most difficult words for anyone, leaders included, to say is, " sorry." Yet, the time will likely come when that's the word you need to say. Research shows that apologizing in a heartfelt way can help you reduce stress and alleviate guilt. In the position of needing to apologize? Do this: Apologize immediately. Say you are sorry.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 11, 2019

Feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed and frustrated plague too many of our workplaces says Laurie Sudbrink , author of the book, Leading With GRIT. So, drawing on her over 20 years of coaching a wide range of organizations, colleges and Fortune 500 companies, Sudbrink provides in her book a road map to improve individual and organizational health.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2019

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2019

“I’ve spent almost the last 15 years researching why we are so bad at learning and what we can do about it,” states Bradley R. And that’s primarily what prompted him to write his book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2019

Follow this advice, from the authors ( Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese ) of the, Collaboration Imperative , book for how to create a great vision statement : A vivid, idealized and memorable description of a desired outcome. Inspiring, energizing and helpful in creating a mental picture of your target.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2019

Fascinating, timely, critically useful and immensely relevant is how I describe the new book released in May by Gallup. It’s called, It’s the Manager. And, it’s based on the largest study of its kind: 37.2 million people surveyed over 30 years through U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 6, 2019

Coherence: The Secret Science of Brilliant Leadership is the book by author Dr. Alan Watkins. Trained as a medical doctor, Watkins became an honorary senior lecturer in neuroscience and psychological medicine at Imperial College, London and an affiliate professor of leadership at the European School of Management, London.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2019

Hiring Greatness is the book by David E. Perry and Mark J. Haluska , who combined have closed more than 1,800 hiring search projects. In their book, the authors share their guide for how to attract, recruit and retain star executives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2019

Author and leadership expert Jim Collins defines Level 5 leaders as those who: Pursue goals with the ferocity of lions while displaying the humility of lambs. According to Collins, who has studied leadership for more than 25 years, this level of leader is a rare breed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2019

“Business development is the craft of finding the right prospect and then designing the perfect buying experience for that prospect,” explains Mo Bunnell , the author of, The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans. Whether you are new to sales or a sales veteran, this book is a must-read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2019

To help you bring out the best in your team, you need to get close and understand their skills, abilities, and motivations. So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 29, 2019

Genuine listening involves connecting heart to heart and working to understand the other person's viewpoint even if you don't agree with it -- Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2019

Today’s Leadership Thought “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2019

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. Author Peter F.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2019

SalesForce.Org recently presented a webinar where they shared a research report on marketing and engagement tools, channels, and strategies for nonprofit organizations. I was curious to see if they were tracking current or future uses of AI. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 22, 2019

Paul Smith’s three books on storytelling are must-reads for business leaders, salespeople and parents. And, his latest book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , is yet another required read for leaders – managers, CEOs and team leaders. Every great leader is a great storyteller.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 18, 2019

The book, Fit at Last: Look and Feel Better Once and for All , co-authored by Ken Blanchard and Tim Kearin traces business author Blanchard's weight-loss journey with fitness expert Kearin, and how finally at the age of 73, Ken dropped over thirty pounds in the course of a single year.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 16, 2019

If you use the word “helpful” in a blog post, for example, each member of your audience will have a unique, personal interpretation of what that word means. But if the coach says something concrete—i.e., And that’s why concrete language is so powerful: It makes you immune to user confusion. It’s not concrete.

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