Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Today, I highlight his newest title, The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence , which is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and has also been on the USA Today bestseller list. In our rapidly changing world, adaptability and influence are key to success. His books are that good. This inevitably leads to setbacks and missteps.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As Many non-white leaders can find it difficult to achieve the desired levels of visibility outside of their sphere of influence. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2021

One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things. The spectrum of influence ranges from manipulation to persuasion to coercion.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2022

In her new role, Williams will lead external and internal communications, thought leadership, and influencer relations. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has announced Dvon Williams as Chief Communications Officer (CCO).

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. Thought leadership is a strategy that seems tailor-made for associations. Here’s one significant challenge.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

posted by Syvan Diamond Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership succession planning, similar to donor succession planning, is often addressed when the concern arises rather than preemptively within a nonprofit organization’s fiscal year. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Collaboration.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Exert Influence Influencers aren’t just for Instagram anymore. Most associations already have a well-defined tribe filled with potential influencers. Add video plus influencers, and what do you get? Study the Future Leadership today asks you to become a student of tomorrow. Everyone can use some clout.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. Positively influence recruitment yields.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

Use influence, not authority, to inspire people to willingly embrace change. Most important, you’ll learn more about Rometty’s five principles of Good Power : Be in Service Of. Strive to make someone or something better by meeting their needs. Build Belief. Know What Must Change, What Must Endure.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things. The spectrum of influence ranges from manipulation to persuasion to coercion.

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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 ?” within a leadership discussion forum on LinkedIn. o Mentoring the person for a period of time before recommending a leadership book. Maxwell · Kenneth H.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

He further explains that leaders can no longer afford to ignore the shift toward a people-first culture and its direct influence on a healthy, effective work environment. It's not about the work, but rather, the people who do the work." Complacency. Not guiding the troops. Holding on to toxic employees.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. “The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. The digital age is all about leadership. EI is the ability to understand and manage your own behavior and motivations as well as those of the people around you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. Positively influence recruitment yields.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2019

Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pages. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations. When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Academic Institutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The following 10 leadership and business book authors recently answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2014

One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things. The spectrum of influence ranges from manipulation to persuasion to coercion.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas. You’ll want to enlist directors with influence to champion the idea. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Thought leaders drive conversations – online and off, influence others, and shape perceptions in their field. This post covers the benefits and provides some ways to effectively cultivate thought leadership through social channels. Conversationalist: Starts conversations with target audience, other influencers or peers.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

This is the newest generation to gain influence in the world. Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Events Committee (ad hoc) : A fun event can often be the perfect introduction to your mission and leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2020

Truman No man becomes rich unless he enriches others -- Andrew Carnegie Perception, visibility, and influence will help you stand out from the gifted group of stars that surrounds you -- Joel A. Garfinkle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2014

Earlier this month, I facilitated a workshop for leaders of community foundations in New Jersey for the Knight Digital Media Center on the topic of practical network leadership skills. Applying these techniques to social platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn for thought leadership, influence, and professional learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2018

He further explains that leaders can no longer afford to ignore the shift toward a people-first culture and its direct influence on a healthy, effective work environment. Flashback to three years ago.because this book is so, so good! It's not about the work, but rather, the people who do the work." Complacency. Not guiding the troops.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Advocate – where you leverage your power and influence to propel change. The road of inclusive leadership is a very personal one,” shares Brown. “As As you dive into the four stages of the Inclusive Leadership Continuum, I urge you to push yourself. Active – where you put your learning into action.

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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. Van Gorder : Spend time with them.

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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. Van Gorder : Spend time with them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations. When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 19, 2019

Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations. When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Visionary leadership: The role of Executive Directors in nonprofit success The Executive Director (ED) of an arts and culture nonprofit is a visionary role tasked with being the architect of creating a vibrant culture for the community that nonprofit serves. Leadership development is also crucial to effective fundraising strategies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2015

One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things. The spectrum of influence ranges from manipulation to persuasion to coercion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2015

One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things. The spectrum of influence ranges from manipulation to persuasion to coercion.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

People benefit from the encouragement and wisdom of groups like.orgCommunity’s Leadership Circles. We’re leveraging an existing strength but shifting the perspective.” “Organizations are taking their messaging directly to the people they want to influence. It’s an example of changing but not changing.

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