Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. Truthful stories, of course. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories inspire. Stories are contagious.

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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. Viola Spolin’s Blog.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. Once I felt like I had most of the pieces in place, I still couldn’t break into the Blackbaud SKY API authorization despite hundreds of iterations of code.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Authors are Alan S. His advice? Berson and Richard G.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2015

Whoever Tells The Best Story Wins , is the new book by Annette Simmons , president of Group Process Consulting. The power of even a simple story to affirm someone’s connection to your organization’s people, values, and vision can mean the difference between simple competence and fully realized ownership," explains Simmons.

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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?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health,” explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube. Before delving into the 10 Disciplines, Gino teaches you 3 Discoveries that will help you free your True Self. It is in your DNA.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 15, 2022

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. It encompasses dreams, values, passions, purpose, sense of calling, and core identity,” explain the authors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

She is also the author of Courageous Communication: How Codependence Is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It. Once they find you and are engaged, you can teach them your language. You can also comment about news stories that relate to your mission. Lead with keywords and people will follow.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. It encompasses dreams, values, passions, purpose, sense of calling, and core identity,” explain the authors.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

The book is an anthology of stories written by fundraisers of color in the United States and Canada: . I’ve landed in a soft place and now felt free to share my story without the fear of retaliation or condemnation. . My fellow author, sisters, and brother held nothing back. But it was OK now.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 13, 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

OCTOBER 3, 2017

That's because, according to co-authors Krissi and Dan Barr , dogs can teach humans a lot about leadership. Krissi Barr is CEO of Barr Corporate Success , consultants specializing in strategic planning, executive coaching, and behavioral assessments, and the co-author of The Fido Factor: How to Get a Leg Up at Work.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2014

Author John Jantsch flips the usual sales approach on its head in his new book, Duct Tape Selling: Think Like a Marketer, Sell Like a Superstar. Today''s sales superstars must attract, teach, convert, serve, and measure while developing a personal brand that stands for trust and expertise. Story building is the new nurturing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. It encompasses dreams, values, passions, purpose, sense of calling, and core identity,” explain the authors.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” Have you ever tried? It aligns offers that provide value to that particular donor based on their life story, interests and desires. It’s a myth. You sure can! It pays to look for yourself, to ask questions. It’s also a myth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. It encompasses dreams, values, passions, purpose, sense of calling, and core identity,” explain the authors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

My boss is also hesitant because we’re a senior living community and HIPAA limits our ability to tell client stories. . Dear Need to Make a Case, There are two ways I like to honor/acknowledge legacy gifts: Story of impact. Donor’s story. It’s worth mentioning here how powerful stories are.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

That is because throughout the book, authors William D. Kettl share compelling and instructive stories about some of today’s most successful bridgebuilders—federal state, and local government leaders who transcend boundaries and partner across sectors, to achieve success and meet their goals. Eggers and Donald F. Eggers D onald F.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Plus, there's five other lessons McBean teaches in the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Authors are Alan S. His advice? Berson and Richard G.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 13, 2018

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

JULY 13, 2012

The authors, Dr. George H. Organizational culture is revealed in artifacts and symbols , the stories people tell, relationships, and the rituals and rules that guide behavior. You'll appreciate the Key Points summaries and the Things To Do suggestions from the authors at the end of each of the nine chapters in the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Plus, there's five other lessons McBean teaches in the book.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story with Spark.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 21, 2021

That body armor consists of five factors of personal resilience : active optimism decisive action moral compass relentless tenacity interpersonal support According to the authors, these five factors of personal resilience are keys to improving your work habits and output in the workplace, and to achieving overall satisfaction from life.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

When she’s not representing political prisoners, journalists, and victims of mass atrocities around the world, she co-teaches the Human Rights course at Columbia Law School, and serves as co-founder and President of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which aims to advance justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In this new book, the authors offer practical strategies and techniques to become an authentic leader and reveal how you can navigate your own path to success. The book is filled with dramatic stories of how successful leaders overcame great challenges to build highly successful organizations. O rganize : Get people playing as a team.

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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. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2018

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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Bloomerang

JULY 8, 2021

Superheroes teach us to keep it simple, they all have a very streamlined theme: red, white and blue for Superman and black for Batman. Author information Nick Wood Freelance Journalist & Author Nick Wood is a freelance journalist and author. The distinctive look: Each superhero has a very particular look.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Specifically, you should create content around the “why” of your existence and share the stories that demonstrate your successes in fulfilling your mission. Here are some examples of what you can share: A story they’ll want to enter into. Take a look at how you’re telling your story. . Something useful to them.

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