Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 15, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2013

All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement. I’m also doing a lot of training of other trainers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills. Photo credit: gorodenkoff via Getty Images The post Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy appeared first on Candid Blog. This is called “co-botting” or “co-piloting” with AI.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

There are a few things that may be going on here: You have the right person in this job; they need some training and/or coaching. Provide training and/or coaching. Teach your staff to fish: People aren’t born knowing how to build a major donor pipeline and expertly move folks through this pipeline.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 55

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I’ll stop hiding the recipe in the middle of my childhood stories and get to the meat that you’re scanning this blog for—at the beginning of 2021, I applied and was chosen alongside two others for the RiseUP Fellowship Program. One of my favorite out of countless examples is a blog I wrote about using shame in marketing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. In the mid-1990s, Glenn met with his friend Barbara Altman to share his idea of opening a computer and career training center in Honduras. The post Client Spotlight: Byte Back appeared first on Qgiv Blog. DC needs you and this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. In my other training work, I’ve been a “Canvangelist” sharing Canva for Nonprofits at many of my workshops.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

She also has a ton of free resources like webinars, online classes and blog posts. . Vu takes a humorous, realist approach to nonprofit management with his blog called “Nonprofit AF.” Beth has made waves in the nonprofit sector with her viral blog and massive social media presence. Vu Le ( @NonprofitAF ). And I enjoy them all!”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I’ll be in the air enroute to Rwanda for a training project. As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. Three tips for teaching digital literacy and citizenship: Start with a clear vision. Photo by WhiteAfrican.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

I’m giving my support as well as sharing my teaching and technology skills with Women’s Rights organizations in Ukraine. Local organizations are working to provide support, training and services to these women. These organizations will have intensive and hands-on tech training and mentoring during the workshop.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2017

So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. Mentoring is equally powerful. Train and Prepare - All those years of hearing, "Have you done your homework?" Really, he was just a great listener.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

One of the workshop exercises was to teach leaders a process they can facilitate back in their organizations to begin the discussion about how to activate a culture of well being. Do walking meeting one-on-ones and train staff to listen to each other. Leadership training on communications styles. Volunteer on a project together.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Cross-train associates and organize them into small, multifunctional teams. Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Grubb : If your company is still struggling with how to manage the Millennial generation, it’s time to get serious about your management practices and training!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Cross-train associates and organize them into small, multifunctional teams. Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The idea of a mentorship, webinar, or investment in a conference is dubbed a waste of time or money unless they’re the one teaching or mentoring. When you place yourself above learning from others—be it through formal training or casual conversation—you shut off a channel for inspiration and stimulation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21. Send written thank you notes 22.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2012

After the ACE leadership training, I had the opportunity to spend a day in Kigali. I volunteered to do a Social Media and Professional Networking workshop for second year students at the Akilah Institute for Women. Akilah workshop. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. All in all, I had a lovely day at the Akilah Institute.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Grubb : If your company is still struggling with how to manage the Millennial generation, it’s time to get serious about your management practices and training!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Cross-train associates and organize them into small, multifunctional teams. Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Grubb : If your company is still struggling with how to manage the Millennial generation, it’s time to get serious about your management practices and training!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)

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