Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

Be Decisive A manager who can't make a decision or who can't make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager's team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2020

These quotes truly inspire me : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael Phelps “It is amazing what you can accomplish (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2020

The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell. The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask -- Peter Drucker It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit -- Harry S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

According to entrepreneur and author Margaret Hefferman , as reported a few years ago in Inc. magazine, the secrets of the most productive people are that they do these three things : They take breaks. Breaks refresh the mind and allow you to see new situations. They are great collaborators. They have lives outside work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2020

AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2020

Last year brought the release of the book, Unlocking The Customer Value Chain , by Thales S. Teixeira , the Lumry Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2020

In their book, Rapid Realignment , authors George Labovitz and Victor Rosansky, reveal the most common responses from thousands of managers and workers when they were asked to think of the best boss they ever had, and then answer the question: " What did that person do to qualify as your best boss ?"

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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. This 175-page self-help tale, wrapped in fiction, teaches you the nine mistakes that prevent many from achieving their goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

"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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

Late last year brought the new book, Decisions. As seen on Public Television, the book by Robert L. Dilenschneider , features vignettes on 23 individuals who made decisions that shaped the world. Each chapter offers practical thinking on how these women and men made decisions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2020

Here is a tip for how to think outside the box. Thanks to Michael Kallet , author of, Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills. To think outside the box, you have to acknowledge that the box is bound by your premise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 10, 2020

Here are the seven smart things you need to do to succeed in the future , according to leadership expert. John Baldoni, in his book, Lead With Purpose : Make purpose a central focus. Instill purpose in others. Make employees comfortable with ambiguity. Turn good intentions into great results. Make it safe to fail (as well as prevail).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

Alan Adamson , co-author of the book, Shift Ahead , says that “the ability for companies and organizations to stay relevant is being significantly challenged by the accelerating pace of change – and new ways of doing things – that are emerging with every passing day.” At a speed of change unlike every before.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 8, 2020

Julian Birkinshaw shares the three drivers of discretionary effort (motivation) for employees in his 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

MARCH 6, 2020

In his book, The Responsible Leader , Tim Richardson explains that to create a high-performance culture , you need to plan and prepare for the following moments to ensure the conversations surrounding them are both meaningful and intentional: recruitment and induction of new team members performance management discussions promotion interviews and talent (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. The book, published in January 2020, is, Fearless Innovation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

March 10 brings the new book, Create The Future: Tactics For Disruptive Thinking, by J eremy Gutsche , CEO of Trend Hunter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2020

One of my favorite lessons from the book, The DNA of Leadership , is the importance of being a developing leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

Your employee will appreciate your acknowledging their birthday, advanced degree graduation achievement, wedding engagement, wedding, or other personal milestone event. If he or she shares with you information about any important event in their life, take the opportunity to congratulate them, honor them and acknowledge them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

In light of the Coronavirus, many nonprofits are engaging in scenario planning. Organizations have also been encouraging their employees to work from home or enlisted travel bans. The list of conferences cancelled is growing, with some now being delivered a virtual gatherings. It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Tatiana Morand, Content and SEO manager at Wild Apricot, recently wrote for the Venngage blog. including videos, infographics, images, blogs and newsletters (both for on-site and off-site consumption) has been the number one performing strategy for noprofits wanting to make the greatest impact with the least amount expended. .

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 29, 2020

Now, onto the question: (Blog research) what’s one thing about living in this phase of museum work you need to share? I went back to my roots this week, mapping out how I felt and was reacting. I made a little free brochure of my exercises , Self-Care for Now, and I'd love to hear if you have any you've enjoyed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

Although people generally spend about 50 percent more time listening than speaking, the average listener misses more than he or she takes in – about two-thirds of any spoken message. That’s the unnerving findings of Robert Bolton, PH. and Dorothy Grover Bolton, ED.M. authors of the book, Listen Up or Lose Out.

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