Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2018

Maia Duerr recently published a book called “ Work that Matters: Create a Livelihood that Reflects Your Core Intention.” ” Given our mutual interests, we had a lot to share about mindfulness and well being. Her book addresses the big barrier to happiness in our personal/professional lives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2019

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Some of my favorite parts of Douglas Conant 's and Mette Norgaard 's book, TouchPoints , are these lessons for leaders: You need to have dual vision. No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted. The perfect balance is to be both tough-minded on the issue and tender-hearted with people.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

, embracing yoga pants as acceptable work attire, thinking about what really matters in life, and maybe my favorite one of all—stealing little hidden moments to sit down with a book and just read. Books became a source of refuge, hope, learning, connection, and inspiration for a lot of folks on our Media Cause team. (We

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

“The fact is that most companies are structured to maximize efficiency and minimize risk, resulting in an environment that ultimately prevents meaningful innovations,” explains Elliott Parker , author of the new book, The Illusion of Innovation. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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MARCH 30, 2017

Indeed, there’s so much out there to read that our minds become blurred, and therefore writers should constantly check themselves to make sure all their content is original and all theirs. Remember that the Internet is an open book (literally) and any information you choose to share with the world is out there for good.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. James Dallas. When the rate of external change exceeds the rate of internal change, the end is in sight. The timing of the process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2020

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Technically, the book came out in the fall of 2015, but gained its popularity and momentum in 2016, hence my selection as my 2016 pick. Flashback to 2016.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Today brings the new and inspiring book, Making Waves , by Lisa Lutof-Perlo. In the book, she reveals how she navigated an extraordinary four-decade journey with boundless energy, quick wit, and the pursuit of excellence in the face of adversity. Thank you to the authors for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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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. One of my favorite pieces of advice from the book are the six ways leaders can Challenge the Process. The authors, James M.

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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. One of my favorite pieces of advice from the book are the six ways leaders can Challenge the Process. The authors, James M.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2012

Johnson’s new book, The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising. In this book, Larry starts at the beginning (that’s even how he describes it!) Your board has to know the mission, and keep it in mind in their role forming the strategic vision of the organization. Blasphemy, I know!

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2020

Today’s episode features Derrick Feldmann, a speaker, researcher, and author of a new book, The Corporate Social Mind , which introduces a new cultural and strategic approach to social issue engagement by companies. What prompted Derrick to write his new book. The Corporate Social Mind. Cause and Social Influence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Most of these organizations will be mentioned in the book and hopefully interviewed in coming months (the interviews will be posted on Nonprofit Tech 2.0), but many nonprofit folks have asked that I also discuss and interview small and medium-sized nonprofits that have also been successful at utilizing social media. Tags: The Book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This book is the result of what we have learned teaching leadership and business acumen classes to rising and senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies for twenty years,” share authors Nathan Kracklauer and Bjorn Billhardt. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The new book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. 10-Year Thinking – Shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in ten-year time frames.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

His new book provides an insider view into the drivers of success and challenges in 26 organizations—including industry giants like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks—along with actionable advice on replicating their winning approaches. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Brad Jacobs’ new book provides you a treasure-trove of leadership lessons from a man with more than four decades of CEO and serial entrepreneur experience. In the book, Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success in corporate America – and distills a lifetime of business brilliance into a tactical road map.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

But when I think about what distinguishes an association from a for-profit organization, it’s still the idea of belonging to a group of like-minded people. Although it has roots in the 1950s and Abraham Maslow’s concept of emotional strength, EI was popularized in a 1995 best-selling book by science journalist Daniel Goleman.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. Meditation, journaling, and other mindfulness practices are additional avenues to greater self-awareness. You can even learn about EI from the guy who wrote the book on it, Daniel Goleman.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

However, if you don't have time to read books about how to be an effective and good leader, you can select a few words from the list below and then practice what those words mean, as you lead your team every day. The answer is yes. And, fortunately, there are lots out there to select from.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Soon, I will announce my choice for best book about leadership for 2017. After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. In the meantime, let's flash back to last year's winner. James Dallas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. The book is divided into two parts: Part 1: Being – explores how Learn-It-All leaders think. Don’t start formulating a respond in your mind while you pretend to be giving your full attention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. James Dallas. When the rate of external change exceeds the rate of internal change, the end is in sight. The timing of the process.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 12, 2011

We went out and saw friends, went for a walk around the lake near our house, read books while listening to music, worked on creative projects we're often "too busy" to do, and went to sleep early. My number one mindfulness tip is to be aware of social media envy. My head was clearer. I felt less stressed. Pockets of time opened up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. Has the person demonstrated a "getting lost with confidence" mind-set? James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. Does the person communicate with authenticity?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. The book is divided into two parts: Part 1: Being – explores how Learn-It-All leaders think. Don’t start formulating a respond in your mind while you pretend to be giving your full attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I think having an open mind, being relevant, authentic, transparent and willing to experiment are things that are important to social media practitioners. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?Book Book Tour?. ?Book Book Tour Sponsors. List of Nonprofits Mentioned in the Book?.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 16, 2017

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Technically, the book came out in the fall of 2015, but gained its popularity and momentum in 2016, hence my selection as my 2016 pick. James Dallas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

“People get nervous when their employer changes because they don’t know what to expect from the company they’ve suddenly joined,” explains Brad Jacobs , author of the book, How To Make A Few Billion Dollars. The usual questions on the minds of acquired employees about the company that made the acquisition include: Are we honest?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

“Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. I truly believe that you can transform your future by reading this book and putting The Flexible Method into action,” says Burstall.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I am excited to announce that I am working on my next book, tentatively titled “The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.” I’m honored to be co-authoring this book with Aliza Sherman to be published in 2017 by Wiley. Aliza is also a prolific writer and author, having published ten books.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2017

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Technically, the book came out in the fall of 2015, but gained its popularity and momentum in 2016, hence my selection as my 2016 pick. James Dallas.

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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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Hands on Fundraising

APRIL 6, 2021

The human mind is a wanderer by nature. The daydream is the mind’s default state. I read a scary book recently. Jonathan Gottschall What do you like to read? Dystopic, feminist, infuriating. And compelling. Gather the Daughters, by Jennie Melamed) But it did what I look to fiction to do. It took me away, to […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One. Released this in May, the book presents a fictional parable about the power of finding, or being, a mentor. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. Most books aren’t honest enough about how hard it is to reset ,” adds Homkes.

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