Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 18, 2016

"There has never been a better time to be an author," says Fauzia Burke , "because for the first time authors have direct access to their readers. Because of this new dynamic and opportunity for authors, Burke, founder and president of FSB Associates , wrote her new book, Online Marketing for Busy Authors: A Step-by-Step Guide.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Here is some good advice from Lee G. Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think. Bolman and Terrence E.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book's of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization : Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? What actually happened? Why did this happen? What will we do next time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Follow this advice, from the authors ( Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese ) of the, Collaboration Imperative , book for how to create a great vision statement for your team (or company) : 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

AUGUST 2, 2014

Some words of wisdom from author Thomas Teal : Integrity in management means : being responsible communicating clearly keeping promises being an honest broker avoiding hidden agendas knowing oneself Also, explains Teal : Great managers serve two masters; one organizational, one moral.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

I am a big fan of Dan Pink, author of the best-selling books Drive , When , The Power of Regret , and so many others. Each podcast is only 2-3 minutes long and they’re full of amazing insights and advice. Shouldn’t we have resolutions for making our websites, email, and social media accounts better?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. Does the person seek out and seriously consider advice? James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. Is the person getting exposure to executive management?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. Advice : Ask for advice. With only 152 pages, it’s a quick read that’s packed with helpful advice for leaders who truly want to excel. They are information extractors.

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John Kenyon

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Some tips from the authors, from their recent book party on how to cultivate joy as a leader. This is one of my favorites pieces of advice from Akaya and Rajasvini. Grateful to the authors, to RoadMap and Strategies for Social Change, LLC for co-sponsoring the book party. Create the conditions for joy. Be Kind vs Being Nice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You can acquire this essential skill, too,” explain Matt Watkinson and Csaba Konkoly , authors of the book, Mastering Uncertainty. You'll discover practical advice on everything from how to handle setbacks and expand your network, to how to spot business opportunities and shape them into successful, growing businesses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Today's great leadership advice comes from the recently released book, Thrive With A Hybrid Workplace , by Felice B. Leaders who build interpersonal glue have happier, more engaged, and more productive employees," say the authors. Ekelman, JD and Julie P. Kantor, PhD.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. Advice : Ask for advice. With only 152 pages, it’s a quick read that’s packed with helpful advice for leaders who truly want to excel. They are information extractors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Now is a perfect time to read the leadership book, Leading With Gratitude , by authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Then, they supplement their insights and advice with stories of how many of today’s most successful leaders successfully incorporated gratitude into their leadership styles.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2013

Wise advice for leaders from author Roger Schwarz in his new book, Smart Leaders Smarter Teams : "You can express your own views as passionately as you want, as long as you''re equally curious about others'' views.". Roger Schwarz Management Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Quotes'

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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. How much of what you read in books and on Blogs about how to lead Millennials do you believe is good advice. Good advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. My advice would be to encourage people to give (feedback) at the office, and to give often! In honor of the book release I welcome guest blogger Ken Blanchard.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

I am a big fan of Dan Pink, author of the best-selling books Drive , When , The Power of Regret , and so many others. Each podcast is only 2-3 minutes long and they’re full of amazing insights and advice. Shouldn’t we have resolutions for making our websites, email, and social media accounts better?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Phillips , authors of the book, Show The Value Of What You Do , developed the ROI Methodology in the 1970s and refined it in the 1980s when their first book describing the process was published. “Our Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Note from Beth: Alison Zarella is the co-author of the recently published “ The Facebook Marketing Book.&# I received a review copy from O’Reilly. The book offers lots of great advice on using many of Facebook features like Events. What is your best advice about moderation and dealing with spammers or trolls?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Ask them for their advice, make them a part of your extended team, and always feed them random acts of kindness as they appreciate these types of connections. About the Author. Get to know them better and develop a rapport that is transparent and goes both ways. An example here would be sending them swag to keep them engaged!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Author Robert L. Headquartered in New York and Chicago, the Firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and leading families and individuals around the world, with experience in fields ranging from mergers and acquisitions and crisis communications to marketing, government affairs and international media.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Founded by George Gallup as the American Institute of Public Opinion in 1935, the organization delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Fortunately, Culture Shock , offers invaluable advice for business leaders, including: The evidence in favor of and against the four-day workweek.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This means that the prospect has attended an event (either fundraising or non-ask), has joined a committee or board, has volunteered at your organization, has offered your staff advice, or has taken some other proactive step to becoming more closely involved with your non-profit. All is not lost. Get them involved on a committee.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D. Diaz-Ortiz is one of the first employees of Twitter, is an author, speaker, and businesswoman. Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2022

Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book's of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization : Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The book is a masterful blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with introverts from all walks of life. But it doesn’t stop there – even seasoned fundraisers will find immense value in Brian’s fresh perspective and insightful advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

“Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Among the advice Burstall offers is that when a disaster strikes, he recommends you look beyond your organization for help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2022

Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book's of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization : Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2022

Now is a perfect time to read the leadership book, Leading With Gratitude , by authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Then, they supplement their insights and advice with stories of how many of today’s most successful leaders successfully incorporated gratitude into their leadership styles. And how best should a leader do that?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book's of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization : Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2021

Here is some good advice from author Scott Belsky's book, The Messy Middle: Finding your way through the hardest and most crucial part of any bold venture. The power in brevity : Shorter emails get faster response times. Fewer words go further (and are listened to more intently).

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Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

I began by asking him what would be your top pieces of advice to anyone looking to build their charities wills and gifts programs ? Someone choosing your organization to support when they pass on is an incredible act of kindness and Gary’s advice will continue in part two, sharing valuable insights for large and small charities alike.

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