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What To Do When You're New

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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Practical Advice For Making Good Decisions

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Each chapter offers practical thinking on how these women and men made decisions. Author Dilenschneider suggests takeaways about decision-making from each featured historical figure. And then test their advice against your judgement. Late last year brought the new book, Decisions. Consult these people!

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How To Be Your Best-Self Leader Every Day

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements— Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace —you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact,” explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day.

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Eye-Opening Workplace Statistics From Gallup That Business Leaders Need To Know

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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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Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters

Pamela Grow

The book is a masterful blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with introverts from all walks of life. By the time you reach the final chapter, you’ll be equipped with newfound confidence and a toolkit of innovative techniques to make your fundraising endeavors a resounding success.

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Servant Leadership In Action

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

As noted in “ American Muslim Philanthropy: A Data-Driven Comparative Profile ,” a report authored by Faiqa Mahmood in 2019 via The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, “The strongest motivations for American Muslims are a feeling that those with more should give to those with less and a sense of religious duty or obligation.” .

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