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Leaders: Still Making Progress On Your 2013 New Year's Resolution?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Which one of the 70 tips for how to become a more effective leader did you select as a 2013 New Year''s Resolution? This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. Teach something new to your team 24. Read leadership books to learn 51.

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New Book Loveworks Teaches How To Make Emotional Connections

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Customer Service Loveworks Book Brian Sheehan' While many companies were using the language of war in their marketing (target, penetrate, ambush), Roberts was using the language of love (mystery, sensuality, intimacy).

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The Three Pillars Of Executive Presence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Hewlett's book, Forget a Mentor: Find a Sponsor , was named one of the ten best business books of 2013 and won the Axiom Book Award. Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors.

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Designing Transformative Communications Capacity Building Programs for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In addition, I was lucky enough to be the online facilitator for a virtual leadership program for arts administrators co-hosted by the Cornell University School of Management where I learned and practiced a range of instructional techniques for teaching adults.

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5 Must-Read Books For Business Leaders For Summer 2013

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role. Plus, there''s five other lessons McBean teaches in the book. Edited by Edward T.

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npNEXT 2013 – Penelope Burk

Connection Cafe

What donors can teach us about making more money. Penelope has just released her third book, Donor-Centered Leadership , on how to build and sustain a high performance fundraising team. This past September 30th, Blackbaud hosted over 30 senior fundraising leaders from the largest charities in the US and 10 expert presenters for npNEXT.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I also taught networked leadership workshops as part of a larger team working with different social change networks. In the US, I gave workshops at nonprofit conferences in Iowa, San Antonio, Iowa, Tahoe, Palm Beach, Miami, and San Francisco on networked leadership skills. I walked away 40 pounds, but something else happened.

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