Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These words, from Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking , have always resonated with me. The book is a masterful blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with introverts from all walks of life.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

, embracing yoga pants as acceptable work attire, thinking about what really matters in life, and maybe my favorite one of all—stealing little hidden moments to sit down with a book and just read. Books became a source of refuge, hope, learning, connection, and inspiration for a lot of folks on our Media Cause team. (We

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2022

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Not one at the expense of the other,” share Jon Miller and Lucy Parker , authors of the book, The Activist Leader. And doing that takes a new mindset: the ability to think like an activist about the role your business plays in the world,” add the authors. Identifying the high-impact opportunities to change the game.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. We talked with entrepreneurs across our community.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The new book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. And that making 10 percent more love-based decisions will have a huge impact. Embrace it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. Most importantly, by the end of their book, the authors sum up their insights and provide a playbook that will help senior leaders let go of the command-and-control mindset that has hobbled their managers for so long.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Lim ’s mission is to teach businesses how to create workplaces—led with happiness and humanity—that generate more profit, sustain all people at every level of the organizations, and share how we can make an impact by being true to our authentic selves. Do your best to make a significant positive impact on the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Paid ads and buying lead lists are like booking an all-inclusive package tour. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Position your nonprofit as a trusted resource on social issues to establish authority. Don’t fake it. Authenticity builds trust.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Grant the employee the authority to do what is needed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Note from Beth: As we head into the holiday season and year-end giving, I invited Amy Neumann to share some thoughts about giving and her new book, “ Simple Acts to Change the World.” And then a maybe a larger impact. Gratitude for the impact – no matter how small – that it might make on one person, or maybe more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2019

Blockchain for Impact: Blockchain Revolution Global Event Wrap-Up – Guest Post . Note from Beth: Amy Neumann recently attended the Blockchain for Impact gathering in Toronto last month with 1200 attendees from dozens of countries. By Amy Neumann. The event was hosted by the Blockchain Research Institute. Here is her report. (For

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. What is our culture’s most significant impact area? Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The book, Beyond Disruption , shows companies how to build a path beyond disruption, where economic growth and social good are not trade-offs that work against each other and divide us. It’s what we call non disruptive creation that allows us to innovate and grow without disruption and social pain,” share the authors W.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 10, 2020

If you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish. Where are there gaps?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Grant the employee the authority to do what is needed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These contributors answer the following five questions for Debbie and the answers are both informational and interesting: Which three business books have made the biggest impact on your career? Who is your favorite author, and why? Do you intersperse fiction with your business reading? Check out Laskey's blog at least weekly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2018

Not too long, I had the pleasure of “walking The Dish” with Kathleen Kelly Janus, a social entrepreneur, author, and lecturer at Stanford University’s Program on Social Entrepreneurship. She just published a new book, Social Start Up Success: How the Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up, and Make a Difference.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2009

I just got my first copy of the Social by Social book I co-authored earlier this year with David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , and Nigel Courtney and Clive Holtham from Cass Business School. That’s the book next to the SocialBySocial.com website where you can read the book for free or download the free PDF. BOOK GIVEAWAY!

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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. Wandering has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health. Grateful to the authors, to RoadMap and Strategies for Social Change, LLC for co-sponsoring the book party. Create the conditions for joy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Overall, the program led to over 100 collaborations and its impact is ongoing. Innovating for People Handbook: Design Thinking Methods: A recipe book of human-centered design methods. G amestorming: From my colleague David Gray, this is a recipe book for creating innovative new ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Check out the sample of the book club below!) The thing to hold on to is that your cause is a good one and your organization is making a meaningful impact. 3) A book club Subscription giving is growing. and invite authors to speak virtually or in person at book club meetings. 4) Think of each fundraiser as a test.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

If you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish. Where are there gaps?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To strengthen wellbeing in the workplace the book provides leaders various solutions, including a new metric to track suffering, struggling, and thriving — Gallup Net Thriving. In addition, the book covers: The five elements of wellbeing: career, social, financial, physical, community. How does our work fulfill our purpose as a team?

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

Greg is the author of “ This Might Get Me Fired.” We’re a bastion for the square pegs in round holes, people who are more motivated by making an impact than by trying to climb the ladder. We can be more impactful and fulfill our mission more effectively. The stories in Greg’s book revolve around courage. It takes courage.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

“The most successful companies are those that adopt an Experience Mindset that strengthens both employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) at the same time,” explains Tiffani Bova , author of the new book, The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

“The most successful companies are those that adopt an Experience Mindset that strengthens both employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CS) at the same time,” explains Tiffani Bova , author of the new book, The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

If you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish. Where are there gaps?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Last fall, leadership experts Frances Frei and Anne Morriss , cohosts of the TED podcast Fixable, released their book, Move Fast & Fix Things. Then, telling that story with emotion, again and again, makes it impactful. You’ll want to read the entire book for more instruction for each day’s activities.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

This time from Travis Bradberry , author and Chief People Scientist, LeadX, “Digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about people. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. Here’s another important bit of wisdom.

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