Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

Today, the following expert business and leadership book authors shared their advice for how to effectively lead during 2021. My question to them was: What is your advice for leaders as we enter what is surely to be a challenging 2021 for most businesses? The converse is also true. 2019 is gone for good.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 With a growing business, things change, but they don’t get easier.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Harvard Business Review Analytic Services recently released a report that illustrates the gap between knowing and doing. There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. You can build more collaborative teams.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Pictured above).

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. That’s where ongoing professional development for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders comes in. I constantly do professional development programs. Keep up with technology.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

Zonta isn’t a trade or professional association,” Allison advised. “As If they are entrepreneurs starting businesses, they’re only getting loans at a 79 percent rate compared to their male counterparts. It supports professional development and networking. That’s great advice for anyone considering scaling back.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Fortunately, our professional reputation was already established. Take my advice and make finding your safety net mission-critical.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Kevin Ordonez,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and I are going to explain why that’s a question everyone should be asking. Adele is a seasoned PR professional who, in addition to a myriad of other promotional endeavors, has been spokesperson for Fortune 100 companies such as Dupont, Lockheed Martin, and Verizon.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. The Circles are forward-looking groups of business people who are very much about learning from each other and thinking outside the box in a trusting environment.”

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The manual compiling of data, lists, and reports was not professionally challenging, and we longed for better work-life balance. One piece of advice I would give association leadership would be to invest in the resources your staff needs to become more efficient at learning and understanding your membership’s needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You could use some fresh advice. Back in 2017, we could see that business was changing. It’s time to meet your business objectives. According to the most recent Community Brands Association Trends Study, 84 percent of association professionals see building trust with members as a top priority. Don’t wait.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. They spring from shared values, business connections, or similar interests and backgrounds. “The

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In a Harvard Business Review Article , authors Robert S. Most professionals are happy to help. Now that every business needs to reinvent regularly, associations are becoming more comfortable with the kind of risk/reward trade-offs that characterize start-up organizations. They offer three categories of situations. Sig is right.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

But, in the fray of digital business, obstacles to progress can be fatal. Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? Celebrate Success.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

It can make the difference between success and failure, both in your personal life and professional life.” Our colleague, Hugh Lee, owner of Fusion Productions, had this advice on the value of correctly matching people and responsibilities. The digital age is all about leadership.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

The authentic conversation between more than 7,000 worldwide attendees and industry experts sparked real-time fundraising advice to address unique nonprofit priorities. Being a complete leader and professional is about a willingness to identify gaps and engage in a process to close them, grow, and develop into stronger leaders.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector. 13 Virtual Fundraising Event Takeaways from Four Marketing Professionals. Supporters of your nonprofit have busy schedules, so you want to ensure your event offers them value that is worth their investment of time. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why a few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Two years ago, Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in her business' newsletter. So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. Some people say they are just too busy to do these things, but taking time for self-renewal shows self-awareness, not selfishness.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

During his keynote speech, Marcus Whitney encouraged association professionals to reexamine their perception of innovation. Jamie Beaulieu (CAE), Senior Vice President of Executive Education & CEO Programs at ABA addressed how association leaders can leverage involuntary or voluntary career transitions for the maximum professional value.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2020

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

The authentic conversation between more than 7,000 worldwide attendees and industry experts sparked real-time fundraising advice to address unique nonprofit priorities. Being a complete leader and professional is about a willingness to identify gaps and engage in a process to close them, grow, and develop into stronger leaders.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2018

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Forj

APRIL 7, 2017

OrgCommunity and Web Courseworks are excited to present the closing webinar of the Spring eLearning Thought Leaders series, The Learning Business Maturity Model , featuring Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele of Tagoras. In 2016, Tagoras unveiled the Learning Business Maturity Model. ” ( Leading Learning Podcast ) .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Find a mentor. And it’s true!

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. shared this valuable advice. If you don’t have the budget to provide these resources, you probably need to rethink staffing and business models. Remember Management by Walking Around? Those are the basic requirements.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

She recently finished a dual master’s degree in health and business administration. Board work is serious business and most in this age group would not be experienced enough for the challenge. My advice to other nonprofits to connect with Gen Z audiences is to be engaging. can pay off. Pick your pipeline.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2024

I use email primarily for business purposes, and the contents are more serious and typically require more character spaces to address adequately. You never know what is happening in their lives — be it professional, personal, or other concerns. First word of advice — don’t panic. There is a lot behind “if possible.”

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

Make sure you have enough savings, loans, or other income to tide you over while you build your business. Will you have to pay local business taxes? You might need Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability if your actions or inactions could disrupt your clients' operations. publish your business name in the paper.

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APRIL 25, 2023

People Architecture inspires and builds innovative HR business solutions one client at a time. We’ve all seen that business continues, even with people in multiple locations. Sarah offered this final advice. On a recent Association 4.0 Podcast , I talked with Sarah Mitial, Founder and CEO of People Architecture Group.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . These things especially matter with in-kind donations that save you money you would otherwise have spent in the normal course of business. How likely it is the donor will make subsequent in-kind gifts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Today brings a new book and step-by-step guide for specialists, professionals, managers and independent contracts who want to achieve success in their work. It provides diagnostic tools and supportive practices and even offers advice on how to find a positive interpretation for results that don’t conform to your anticipated outcome.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Last year, Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in her business' newsletter. So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. Some people say they are just too busy to do these things, but taking time for self-renewal shows self-awareness, not selfishness.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of Your Professional Life. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That''s why, 17 years later he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Books Professional Life'

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