Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Walk past any airport bookstore and you’ll find countless books about what it means to be a leader or a CEO, or how to nail your first 90 days as a general executive,” says author Ty Wiggins. Define priorities and strike the right balance between patience and action. These 10 components inform the chapters within the book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

If you want a sneak peek, take a look at the article we co-authored on nonprofit digital transformation published last month in the Harvard Business Review. Workplace Wellbeing: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman a few years ago.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role. Author Bill McBean has spent nearly 40 years as a successful business owner. Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. It consists of neither actions nor obligations. And, thank you to the book's three authors! It is not a goal or a strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Which of your leadership skills helped you most to rise through the ranks at Zane Benefits? What inspired you to co-author your book?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 was about the initial COVID-19 shock and our emergency responses, and 2021 was about trying to understand the implications of all the unprecedented events going on and appointing new leaders to lead us out of this crisis, then 2022 will be about bold actions and investments that will result in long-term impact and success in the era ahead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

And, the newest installment in the series is equally good, informative, practical and actionable. Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It didn’t take long).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

If you want a sneak peek, take a look at the article we co-authored on nonprofit digital transformation published last month in the Harvard Business Review. Workplace Wellbeing: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman a few years ago.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. It consists of neither actions nor obligations. And, thank you to the book's three authors! It is not a goal or a strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role. Author Bill McBean has spent about 40 years as a successful business owner. Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

The authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. The authors explain that: Human beings are resilient.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

When she’s not representing political prisoners, journalists, and victims of mass atrocities around the world, she co-teaches the Human Rights course at Columbia Law School, and serves as co-founder and President of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which aims to advance justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. The authors explain that: Human beings are resilient.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Available starting August 18, 2020, the authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Our organizations aren’t.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

This week, Wood, answered questions about his book, the lessons he teaches, and the remarkable work of Team Rubicon. What leadership skills did you learn playing football that then served you well as a Marine? October 14 brings a powerful new book full of leadership lessons for " how to be a first responder in business."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. The authors, James M. Seek firsthand experiences outside your comfort zone and skill set. Their actions are consistent with their words.” Kouzes and Barry Z. Always be asking, “What’s new?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role. Author Bill McBean has spent nearly 40 years as a successful business owner. Authors are Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. The authors, James M. Seek firsthand experiences outside your comfort zone and skill set. Their actions are consistent with their words.” Kouzes and Barry Z. Always be asking, “What’s new?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2012

The authors, Dr. George H. And, the Main Thing must be clear, easy to understand, consistent with the strategy of the organization, and actionable. You'll appreciate the Key Points summaries and the Things To Do suggestions from the authors at the end of each of the nine chapters in the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2013

This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it''s a book for and about teachers. But, as the authors remind us, as leaders, we are also teachers. Ask participants to redo an action differently or better rather than just telling them whether or how it could have been different.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2012

This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it's a book for and about teachers. But, as the authors remind us, as leaders, we are also teachers. Ask participants to redo an action differently or better rather than just telling them whether or how it could have been different.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Authored by Capulet’s Julie Szabo and Darren Barefoot, this report is based on in-depth interviews with leading practitioners and a literature review. Orange hats” are assistant crew leaders who teach “green hats” how to do trail building and maintenance correctly. About the Authors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2011

Strigl offers a revealing insight into how he led the company in his new book, Managers, can you hear me now? -- co-authored by Frank Swiatek. Thanks to the author for providing me an advance copy. Former Verizon Wireless CEO Denny F.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role. Author Bill McBean has spent nearly 40 years as a successful business owner. Authors are Alan S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It wasn’t long after their civil war, and the program was working with child combatants, using sports to teach new skills. Through Laureus’ Sport for Peace and Humanitarian Action Fund, we’ve partnered with organizations supporting young Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Romania, and elsewhere in Europe. About the Author.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2012

If you don't have time to read a book about how to improve your leadership skills, tackle a handful of these tips, complied from the works of many authors: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Yet, nonprofit leaders and managers will have to carefully assess, prioritize, and take risks with their finances, which will likely require new skills and bold adaptation to continuously changing circumstances. About the Author. The continued flow of money into the nonprofit world is welcome news. Katherine Bierce.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Packed with uplifting personal stories, action steps and writing exercises, you’ll learn how to be accountable for developing your character, integrity, and commitment to reaching your goals. That action you’re taking right now -- ask yourself, is it in line with your plan to be the best? Course correct now. There are no shortcuts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2016

If you don't have time to read a book about how to improve your leadership skills, tackle a handful of these tips, complied from the works of many authors: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. His chapter on “Data Literacy” describes what sounds a lot of good content curation skills minus the social sharing part. He suggests these goals: 1.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 15, 2019

It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. The authors, James M. Seek firsthand experiences outside your comfort zone and skill set. Their actions are consistent with their words.” Kouzes and Barry Z. Always be asking, “What’s new?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2014

"A blindspot is an unrecognized weakness or threat that has the potential to undermine a leader''s success," explains author Robert Bruce Shaw. And, then he teaches how to surface and overcome those blindspots, using examples, worksheets and other tools. He explains in detail why blindspots matter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2015

If you don't have time to read a book about how to improve your leadership skills, tackle a handful of these tips, complied from the works of many authors: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct (..)

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Teach Celebrate Leadership Review 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

The retreat curriculum is built around the ALF’s “I-WE-IT” - skills that today’s social change leaders need as we move towards more collective approaches. It requires new mindsets, tools, and skills – and that is what we’ll be teaching and practicing during this retreat in Silicon Valley on April 6-8.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2017

For the Professional Social Media class I teach at Sonoma State University , I created an exercise designed to help folks practice both content creation and looking at metrics. You could collect them all and write on a piece of paper or whiteboard what each person's totals were for each of the possible actions. About the Author.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Teach Them About the Program, Too. This is a partnership between action and resources, all to accomplish what you hope the volunteer believes is an essential, and incredible mission. About the Author. Your Fundraising Volunteers. All of the above works well for both program volunteers, and fundraising volunteers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

"A blindspot is an unrecognized weakness or threat that has the potential to undermine a leader''s success," explains author Robert Bruce Shaw. And, then he teaches how to surface and overcome those blindspots, using examples, worksheets and other tools. He explains in detail why blindspots matter.

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