Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You’ll learn plenty more about what it means to burn the boats, how to unleash your full potential, and how to tear down your barriers to achieving success in Higgins’ new book, Burn The Boats – a business-advice and self-help book. I mentor people all the time and this is the number one assumption I challenge.

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NTEN

JUNE 25, 2014

So we went back to the drawing board to develop a mobile platform that could provide them with a tether to a mentor. If you had to give one piece of advice for nonprofits about organizing events, what would you suggest? Ultimately, though, the biggest lesson I learned was that nonprofits need to think ahead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2020

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 9, 2018

As the best advice we offered in 2017 is certainly just as timely as we start 2018, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of the most popular 2017 posts with you now! You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. for all the answers! But why exactly is that true?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2018

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

Based on the survey responses, I set up individual virtual meetings, or interviews, to learn more about their availability before matching them with an event committee. The interviews also allowed me to build stronger connections with the volunteers. I did regular check-ins with staff members, too!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

As the best advice we offered in 2016 is certainly just as timely as we head to 2017, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of the most popular 2016 posts with you now! You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. Six of our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2016.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work ," explains Dilenschneider.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

An Interview with Ruy Fortini , Founder and CEO of Doare and official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. And it’s great when we see small NGOs being supported by large NGOs with funding and mentoring programs, usually after that they find their way to financial sustainability.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 28, 2014

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work ," explains Dilenschneider.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work ," explains Dilenschneider.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you''ll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. How much of what you read in books and on Blogs about how to lead Millennials do you believe is good advice. Good advice. How important have mentors been to your career? Why or why not? Lindquist : Huge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

Audit Yourself, Your Relationships and Your Critical Moments – Think about your mentors, sponsors and other people you turn to for advice. Find out what the different groups in your organization are thinking by conducting interviews and even just taking some time to look around the office. How diverse is this group?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2007

I had the pleasure of interviewing Susie Halksworth of the new famous Susie's blog , winning hearts and minds over to FOSS. Susie Halksworth started to write a blog when she was made responsible for implementing the Advice For Life FOSS project, testing free and open source software for the VCS. Also the ???mentoring

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2013

Audit Yourself, Your Relationships and Your Critical Moments – Think about your mentors, sponsors and other people you turn to for advice. Find out what the different groups in your organization are thinking by conducting interviews and even just taking some time to look around the office. How diverse is this group?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

– Plan a weekly “teach in” series about COVID facts and advice. Facilitate virtual mentoring, college application review, or interview skills workshop, like Mission Graduates is doing. Raise awareness of critical, life-saving COVID-19 measures. – Host virtual “office hours” where people can drop in to ask questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2006

on July 18th and subsequently had a chance to interview her at her fabulous virtual office in Second Life. What is your advice for someone who might be working with a nonprofit and wants to explore the possibilities? Mentors in the community are great. I met Jeska during the TechSoup planning meetings for the upcoming ???

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us Below is an edited transcript of the interview which you also can listen to online , or subscribe to via iTunes. We also did an interview with the reporter to get a feel for what went into the reporting. What advice do you have for journalists right now? Cognitive surplus.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 18, 2009

I was excited to see that Cristi Hegranes of the Press Institute for Women in the Developing World , who I interviewed in early 2008 , was included in the Political Activism chapter. The Youth and Education chapter was my personal favorite.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

I went through a staff interview before I was hired as an Executive Director. There will be a lesson learned, there will be clear accountability and you might – just might – have mentored someone in important leadership skills. She publishes practical advice for nonprofit leaders at JoanGarry.com. The problem?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

How do I deal with going through the interview process all over again? You’ll get expert advice and tips from them based on how they’ve gone through certain journeys in their lives. What tips or advice or best practices can you share that, you know, to get that process at least started? Sarah: Sure.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 9, 2007

We selected girls and they go out on the road and we get them with great mentors. What advice would you give to someone who sees this and wants to do something like it at their own institution? Projects interview design. And yes, the design is cutesy, but it’s also very serious and attracts very intelligent girls. With counsel.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Below is an edited transcript of my Big Vision Podcast interview with Jose in late August. They are socially responsible and environmentally responsible companies, but are in need of some additional assistance, mostly strategic advice, that helps them scale to the next level. We interview the teams. And we do it for free.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 2, 2007

Recently, I got to talk with Priya Haji, the CEO and co-founder of World of Good about their work and her advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs. You can hear the interview on the Big Vision Podcast , or read the transcript below. retail market. Priya Haji: My name is Priya Haji. So I think that is how my path came to this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Best-selling author Brian Tracy's book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. He explains that above nearly every measure, employees' most powerful single motivator is the " desire to be happy ".

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. Do more than care: help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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