Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. 2) Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. This exercise was teaching us to be open to change.

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Teach Change Exercise Social 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the new book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. His playbook, guide and techniques incorporate real life examples, research, and a little tough love.

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Interview Technique Skills Generation 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Today, Paul kindly answered the following questions about his new book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why? It didn’t take long). That wasn’t fair.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. So, as you share your story, answer these questions: Who started the company? Your customers want to know this story. When was it started?

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Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions.

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Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2020

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. So, as you share your story, answer these questions: Who started the company? Your customers want to know this story. When was it started?

Exercise 52

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

Seeing this book (circled in the above picture) in the bookstore this week reminded me of my blog post about the book and the author from 2014. Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Cool under fire?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2011

Strigl offers a revealing insight into how he led the company in his new book, Managers, can you hear me now? -- co-authored by Frank Swiatek. Thanks to the author for providing me an advance copy. Former Verizon Wireless CEO Denny F.

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Leadership Teach Lesson Chapter 48

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2014

In The Way of the SEAL : Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed , ex-Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Question : Yoga might not be something typically associated with thoughts about a Navy SEAL.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

.” Layering advocacy, strategy, dealing with barriers and some go-to techniques, Cierra laid out a plan for all of us to build powerful brands from the inside out. . Maryanne walked through the magic of getting ideas to stick by teaching us to develop influence by “creating the pull.” Yeah…us, too.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2018

“Today’s savvy buyers are impatient with old-school selling tactics and stereotypical sales behaviors,” explain the authors of the new book, Stop Selling And Start Leading: How to Make Extraordinary Sales Happen. It’ll teach you how to leverage the power of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership to consistently make extraordinary sales.

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Demonstration Leadership Script Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2019

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. So, as you share your story, answer these questions: Who started the company? He explains why the customer is not always right. When was it started?

Exercise 40

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Some claim it was first uttered by Maimonides, others say it is an old Chinese proverb, and still others tie it to one or more famous authors. Our question was this: Are your donors truly anonymous, or are you just not making the effort to collect data properly?

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Data Donor Giving Fundraising 164

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. So, as you share your story, answer these questions: Who started the company? He explains why the customer is not always right. When was it started?

Exercise 40

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

In The Way of the SEAL : Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed , ex-Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Question : Yoga might not be something typically associated with thoughts about a Navy SEAL.

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New York Baltimore Teach Mind 57

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why? It didn’t take long).

Story 48

Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 48

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Some claim it was first uttered by Maimonides, others say it is an old Chinese proverb, and still others tie it to one or more famous authors. Our question was this: Are your donors truly anonymous, or are you just not making the effort to collect data properly?

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Data Donor Giving Fundraising 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

Drawing on extensive research, including a comprehensive, original workplace survey and in-depth interviews with Millennial managers, Millennials Who Manage , offers teaches Millennial readers how to overcome workplace perceptions and become great leaders. Question : Millennials have been labeled as “the entitled” generation.

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Management Classes Advice Survey 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Recently, Paul kindly answered the following questions about his new book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why? It didn’t take long). That wasn’t fair.

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Storytelling Chapter Story Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the new, must-read book , Evergreen. So, as you share your story, answer these questions: Who started the company? He explains why the customer is not always right.

Exercise 40

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2015

"Today''s customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the new, must-read book , Evergreen. So, as you share your story, answer these questions: Who started the company? He explains why the customer is not always right.

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Business Companies Exercise Leadership 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

” I first used this exercise in 2011 in Lebanon to kick off E-Mediat project that brought trainers and capacity builders from 5 countries in the Middle East to be trained on curriculum based on my book, the Networked Nonprofit , and interactive training techniques. .” What are the opportunities for reciprocity?

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Professional Network Learning Lebanon 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. As a trainer or doing shoulder-to-shoulder coaching, I'd hear people complain about information overload, anxiety, etc and started to incorporate techniques for reducing it. . Soren Gordhamer, Wisdom 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We spent a fair amount of time framing and reframing the problem and ended up with a question that focused on data collection. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students. The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Designing and delivering a training to a nonprofit audience is not about extreme content delivery or putting together a PowerPoint and answering questions. If you want to get results, you need to think about instructional design and learning theory. And, there is no shortage of learning theories and research.

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Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

The panelists include: Amy Sample Ward – Amy is an author and speaker focused on the way social technologies can be used to support social impact by nonprofit organizations and community groups around the world. Some techniques and resources that the panelists shared: What is responsive web design? Her blog is Contentious.com.

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Mobile Conference Resource Social 99

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

With 10 leadership topics and easy to read within two hours, this book will both teach you and inspire you. You will learn actionable techniques you can put into play the next day. Question : How often do you believe someone looks to a person for influence when that person may not even know they are fulfilling that leadership role?

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Teach Build Leadership Influence 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2022

I selected this book as best for its innovative format, timely and pertinent content, and how easy it is to put what Paul teaches to immediate use as a leader. Question : If there is an 11th story leaders should tell, what is it? Question : Of the 10 stories in the book, which one do most companies tell best? I’d been thorough.

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Leadership Storytelling Story Teach 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2012

” This is a common theme for those interested in incorporating visualization techniques. But I followed the advice of colleague Rachel Smith, who teaches visual thinking and facilitation : “Send your inner critic who says you can’t draw on a vacation to Hawaii.” It has stopped me in the past.

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Technique Data Hawaii Artist 109

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I selected this book as best for its innovative format, timely and pertinent content, and how easy it is to put what Paul teaches to immediate use as a leader. Question : If there is an 11th story leaders should tell, what is it? Question : Of the 10 stories in the book, which one do most companies tell best? I’d been thorough.

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Leadership Storytelling Story Teach 91

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 29, 2021

Question : If there is an 11th story leaders should tell, what is it? Question : Of the 10 stories in the book, which one do most companies tell best? Question : Of the 10 stories in the book, which one do many companies struggle to tell, and why? You can read this book in an hour or less. I’d been thorough.

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Story Storytelling Leadership Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions? Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Thanks for these great questions, Charlene!

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Leadership Question Mentoring Kansas City 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 22, 2019

Question : If there is an 11th story leaders should tell, what is it? Question : Of the 10 stories in the book, which one do most companies tell best? Question : Of the 10 stories in the book, which one do many companies struggle to tell, and why? You can read this book in an hour or less. I’d been thorough.

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Story Storytelling Leadership Companies 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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