Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Years ago when I started my leadership and management blog, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book. Maxwell each have two books in the Top 20. Covey and John C.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

He further explains that leaders can no longer afford to ignore the shift toward a people-first culture and its direct influence on a healthy, effective work environment. Greg Friedman, Ms, CFP You'll also learn from the book the most common culture killers , which are: Focusing too much on a hierarchical organization. Complacency.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty-plus years since the book was first published. Positively influence recruitment yields. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Reduce absenteeism and turnover.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty-plus years since the book was first published. Positively influence recruitment yields. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Reduce absenteeism and turnover.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The Allison’s first book “Connect to Influence,” offers advice for people whose palms turn cold at the thought of being alone in the crowd. “I The Summit Award was an incredible boost for our team,” Allison recalled.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. So, you can see why I believe this is such a good book. Authors Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 19, 2019

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. So, you can see why I believe this is such a good book. Authors Alan S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt have discovered over the past 30 years that: People lose their ability to influence others and impact the organizations they work at because they are not focused on the most essential, mission-critical business and cultural priorities of the organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. He further explains that leaders can no longer afford to ignore the shift toward a people-first culture and its direct influence on a healthy, effective work environment. Complacency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Today brings a must-read book for anyone who makes presentations at work, a club, a non-profit, or to any group of individuals the reader wants to persuade to take action. The book is, Presentation Ready , by Terri L. This book is formulated for the busy professional,” explains Sjodin. That’s okay.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops, or participating in online courses and webinars.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Here is a new book I imagine nearly everyone will benefit from. It's both a self-help book and a book for leaders who want to lead with positivity. At the core of the book is a thirteen-week negativity fast, during which you’ll progressively eliminate sources of negativity in your life for 90 days.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

Today, after several years of researching and writing, Timms and Heimans have finally published their book called “ New Power: How Movements Build, Businesses Thrive, and Ideas Catch Fire in Our Hyperconnected World.” The books answers many questions that are useful to nonprofits in their quest to spread and harness social good.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

I interviewed Hugh for, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” a book I wrote with my business partner Kevin Ordonez. It’s a nice challenge to figure out how to discuss change in a way that includes the goals of the person you are trying to influence. They are also good facilitators.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

There’s been a nice crop of social media books published this spring! So Mondays have become book review days as part of the discipline to keep up with reading. My Zoetica colleague, Geoff Livingston , shared a preview copy of his forthcoming book Welcome to the Fifth Estate and it is a great read!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We are also investing in a complete overhaul of our 17,000 file website at BigCatRescue.org that has taken 9 months and thousands of dollars, but will result in integrating social aspects that should improve our reach and influence. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Book Tour ? ? Book Tour Sponsors ?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2014

A couple years ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager ?” Some people suggested more than one book. The book suggestions remain important recommendations even today. The Top 20 Books that were recommended were : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2014

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pages. So, you can see why I believe this is such a good book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts. If you are doing social media for a nonprofit, this book is a must read. It is filled with great wisdom.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What''s Your Favorite?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I discovered it because of a charity challenge they're running on Twitter to raise awareness of their book, plus raise some money to help Room To Read. Before I launch into some of my criticism, I want to applaud Hubspot for experimenting with different ways to promote their book and help a charity. 20 cents per re-tweet or $200.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It read as follows: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Well, we're only five months into 2017 and there is a new leadership book so good that I can't wait until year-end to share it with you. Focus on the person in front of you.

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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. Collaborate with partners and influencers. While building this community takes time, it will ensure you always have a full pipeline of people interested in engaging with your cause. It’s convenient, and you know exactly what to expect.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2021

One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things. The spectrum of influence ranges from manipulation to persuasion to coercion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Tara presented the ideas in her book, The Whuffie Factor and I got to share a few ideas about how to use Whuffie for good. Someone asked Tara a question about measuring Whuffie or influence. I get the question time and time again when I talk about the book. If we concentrate on our influence, we forget the end goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read. Thanks to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her new book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2010

Yesterday, an advanced copy of our book, The Networked Nonprofit , arrived. My son, Harry, who is in video making summer camp, decided to make a little movie of me opening the book! Here are a few upcoming book launch events over the next two weeks: June 17, 2010. Virtual Book Launch. San Francisco Book Party.

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