Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Years ago when I started my leadership and management blog, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book. Maxwell each have two books in the Top 20. Covey and John C.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. James Dallas. When the rate of external change exceeds the rate of internal change, the end is in sight. The timing of the process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Today brings author Bruce Tulgan’s latest book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book. It’s all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2012

Early on in Eli Broad's new book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? Other words of wisdom from the book, and my favorite takeaways, include : Most successful businesses have to begin by bucking conventional wisdom. Big ideas don't happen in a moment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2020

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Technically, the book came out in the fall of 2015, but gained its popularity and momentum in 2016, hence my selection as my 2016 pick. Flashback to 2016.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. 7) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. 5) Best Friends Animal Society Store :: shop.bestfriends.org. 13) NPR Shop :: shop.npr.org.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be giving away a copy of the book for free to a reader! I recently caught up with Mazarine and asked her, “If there was one example or story you could share that exemplifies why you wrote this book, and a few examples of the kinds of content and resources included in the book, what would it be?”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Here is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Early on in Eli Broad''s book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? Other words of wisdom from the book, and my favorite takeaways, include : Most successful businesses have to begin by bucking conventional wisdom. Big ideas don''t happen in a moment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This book is the result of what we have learned teaching leadership and business acumen classes to rising and senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies for twenty years,” share authors Nathan Kracklauer and Bjorn Billhardt. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2019

Anticipate: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , gives readers practical guidance and concrete techniques to help leaders become more visionary. And, in this book, he helps you increase your personal visionary capacity for your personal leadership whether or not you are hierarchically in a senior position.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Dilenschneider tells these stories of 25 men and women from around the globe who shaped the world in his new book, Nailing It. Went on to do what put them in the history books. For the more mature this book offers a snapshot of history in the making. The stories offer some perspective on what young people are experience now.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Early on in Eli Broad's book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? Other words of wisdom from the book, and my favorite takeaways, include : Most successful businesses have to begin by bucking conventional wisdom. throughout his career that brought him success. "

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2018

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the new book, Cheryl Cran.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Soon, I will announce my choice for best book about leadership for 2017. After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. In the meantime, let's flash back to last year's winner. James Dallas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What''s Your Favorite?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Anticipate: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , gives readers practical guidance and concrete techniques to help leaders become more visionary. And, in this book, he helps you increase your personal visionary capacity for your personal leadership whether or not you are hierarchically in a senior position.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2014

A couple years ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager ?” Some people suggested more than one book. The book suggestions remain important recommendations even today. The Top 20 Books that were recommended were : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2018

Priya Parker's wonderful book The Art of Gathering shares the core principles of how to drive. Whether you dream of better meetings or you're planning a community festival, I urge you to read this book. This is one of those rare non-fiction books with the killer trifecta: strong stories, specific takeaways, powerful vision.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. James Dallas. When the rate of external change exceeds the rate of internal change, the end is in sight. The timing of the process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 16, 2017

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Technically, the book came out in the fall of 2015, but gained its popularity and momentum in 2016, hence my selection as my 2016 pick. James Dallas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2023

15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 23: World Book Day — #WorldBookDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #WorldDolphinDay. 16: Good Deeds Day — #GoodDeedsDay.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 21, 2016

My new book, The Art of Relevance , is now available and ready to move from my computer to your hands. Here's more about the book and what you can expect. The result is this book. WHAT'S IN IT The Art of Relevance is about how mission-based institutions can matter more to more people. It's official. Not convinced?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

He references one of the thought leaders of the sticky notes as a collaboration tools, Tim Brown , Author and CEO of the design and innovation company Ideo,who recommends the Post-it Note as a perfect tool for brainstorming.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 18, 2018

You can now read all the chapters in The Art of Relevance for free online. You can still buy The Art of Relevance as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook--but you can also read any chapter, any time, online. Why make the book available for free under a Creative Commons license? It expands access to the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2017

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Technically, the book came out in the fall of 2015, but gained its popularity and momentum in 2016, hence my selection as my 2016 pick. James Dallas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” When the book is published next fall, I look forward to leading many workshops on the topic!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Day of Service — #MLKDay 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay February 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay 6: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay 15: Digital Learning Day — #DigitalLearningDay 18: World Whale Day — #WorldWhaleDay 20: World Day (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2017

Here are some terrific quotes from Mark Goulston 's book, Just Listen : Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them. -- Paul Hawken Life is mostly a matter of perception and more often misperception. -- Dave Logan Everyone has an invisible sign (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Anticipate: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , gives readers practical guidance and concrete techniques to help leaders become more visionary. And, in this book, he helps you increase your personal visionary capacity for your personal leadership whether or not you are hierarchically in a senior position.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 23: World Book Day — #WorldBookDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 3: Good Deeds Day — #GoodDeedsDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #WorldDolphinDay.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2012

This Memorial Day, as you select the books you plan to read for pleasure this summer, how about adding to the list at least one business book. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What's Your Favorite?"

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2013

Art Institute of Chicago. First Book. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Museum of Modern Art. Amnesty International. BeadforLife Store. Best Friends Animal Society. DoGoodBuyUs. Field Museum. Getty Museum. Global Goods Partners. Handcrafting Justice. Human Rights Campaign. International Princess Project. National Geographic.

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