Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence. Or, it can be a three-minute introduction or a thirty-minute product demonstration," says author Esther K. Elemental : A story often has elements including a hero, challenge, journey, resolution, change, and call to action.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I shared this on Twitter and the conversation brought out some interesting points that I curated in “Storify,” a story telling tool. (I As @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.”. What do you think?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

Paul Smith Paul Smith's book, Lead with a Story , is one of the top 10 books I recommend every leader should read. Since the book was published about three years ago, my admiration for Paul's passion for storytelling and helping to teach people how to effectively tell stories has only but grown. Any surprises? Any surprises?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. In her book, author Esther K. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories. Tell stories with numbers. Tell stories with numbers. Enhance stories with simple visual elements.

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Care2

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Be honest, does your nonprofit spend time and resources on crafting a good story to share with your supporters? While arming your supporters with important facts is certainly useful, you also must share powerful stories that inspire them to get even more involved in your movement and cause. So what goes into telling a good story?

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Forum One

AUGUST 9, 2023

Of the many tasks you will tackle in the course of launching a new website , one of the most important ones is content migration : the process of populating your new website with the content that is going to tell your story. Once the website is built—the scaffolding, structure, and design—your content is what brings it to life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain : structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders : Do their homework. Experiment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders: Do their homework. Experiment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2020

Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. In her book, author Esther K. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories. Tell stories with numbers. Tell stories with numbers. Enhance stories with simple visual elements.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2020

Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders: Do their homework. Experiment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. No matter the platform, your best bet for moving supporters to take action is to tell a compelling story. In general, use this structure for best results: Map out a story arc. About the Author.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. What inspired you to co-author your book? What was the most difficult thing about co-authoring your book? Good advice.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

Here are some ways you can reward your volunteers’ efforts : Create a structure of reward for volunteers. Author information Nick Wood Freelance Journalist & Author Nick Wood is a freelance journalist and author. Regular thank you cards. A box of chocolates. An online gift card. A group meal once a month.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2023

When Everyone Leads , by Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. “It Authority is necessary. Don’t get us wrong.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

How do I determine the best structure for my program? Here are some factors to consider when structuring your membership program: Your organization’s goals. Do you have enough benefits to offer multiple tiers, or is a flat structure right for you? Are you trying to reach a certain fundraising target? Dues and tiers.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. It is to be made by experts and controlled by those in authority. We talked about our beliefs and experiences with ideas of truth, of research, of story.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders: Do their homework. Experiment.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2021

When you neglect your social structures, you worry about it, which then causes more stress and resentment at your work, in turn lowering your productivity. Author information Nick Wood Freelance Journalist & Author Nick Wood is a freelance journalist and author. The key is to make sure that it’s a balance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

When Everyone Leads , by Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. “It Authority is necessary. Don’t get us wrong.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

In my blog posting today, Debbie answers the following questions: Question : In the newly released book, The Experience Mindset , author Tiffani Bova recommends that when companies are attempting to keep up with relentless demands of customers, that they don’t favor the customer experience (CX) over the employee experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. Once Luis addressed his fears and shared his story openly, the team dynamic changed.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 13, 2013

In this guest post, Jeffrey shares the story behind their big hit with a visitor co-created exhibition. We're seeing tons of excitement around this project and a huge level of participation, especially for a museum just dipping its toe in the waters of open authority. Here are some reasons why I think Oh Snap! gallery closes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2014

Paul Smith , author of the best-seller book, Lead With A Story , is a true believer in telling stories. Lead With A Story explains why storytelling is so powerful and why it''s back in favor within the business world. A compelling story is a close second. A story‘s structure should be context, action, result.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Once your website is designed and structured according to this technique, it becomes easier to update it when those needs change by asking these questions: Which tasks don’t apply anymore? Repeated content, like blog posts, event listings, or even things like your programs or success stories. About the Author. Get in touch ! .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

stories about why they chose to give that way, what your mission means to them, and how they feel about the impact they’re helping to drive will work best, coupled with actual photos whenever possible. With a legacy society to give your engagement and donor stewardship efforts a solid structure, you can see significant results.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

If you remember the story of the boy who cried wolf, then you understand your members’ reaction: “Another ‘important’ survey? Structured, unstructured, secondary, primary, qualitative, quantitative – it’s all data and it’s all waiting for you to see the pattern. It’s why your response rate to surveys dwindles over time. PUHLEEZE. ”

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

While this might be somewhat true, it might be because the communication lacks important parts of the overall story, including inspiring stories and sharing what their money has accomplished within the organization. About Author. Ask them to participate and how to be part of the solution. Low voltage communication. Amy DeVita.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. Once Luis addressed his fears and shared his story openly, the team dynamic changed.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. Writing a story for their company newsletter about the organization. Advisory Boards Need Structure. Making an in-kind donation of equipment or supplies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. Once Luis addressed his fears and shared his story openly, the team dynamic changed.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Getting Attention’s guide on nonprofit storytelling recommends including the following elements in your stories: . Utilizing stories on Instagram for a more personal experience .

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Getting Attention’s guide on nonprofit storytelling recommends including the following elements in your stories: . Utilizing stories on Instagram for a more personal experience . About the Author.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the compelling book, Leading With Heart. Once Luis addressed his fears and shared his story openly, the team dynamic changed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Platform builder.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. This can include incentive structures, remembering DEI in programming, speakers, professional development, etc. About the Author. By: Yolanda F.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Platform builder.

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