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Your Brain On Good Stories: Why Storytelling Matters For Nonprofits

TechImpact

Your brain loves a good story. There is a distinct chemical reaction that happens in one’s brain when they’re reading a compelling or interesting story. According to this study, the amount of Oxytocin the brain actually produces effectively predicted how willing people were to help others. The formula.

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How To Use The Flexible Method During A Business Crisis

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“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. Burstall covers sixteen tried and tested methods to futureproof businesses.

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Five Must-Read Business Books To Read This Summer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Stumped for what business books to add to your summer reading list? 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. What's The Future Of Business? WTF?) -- Changing The Way Businesses Create Experiences.

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External, alienated, busy-busy

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

It’s an influx of information in my brain that I really don’t need. I really like reaching out and getting questions answered. But, being on those networks has taken it’s toll on me. It’s time spent I need for other things. By “alienated&# he meant alienated from ourselves.)

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Right Brain Business Plan e-Course Starts May 17th

Have Fun - Do Good

Just a quick shout out for my pal Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan e-course that is starting Monday, May 17th. You can see some images from part of my Right Brain Business Plan to the left. I took Jen's class last fall, and really enjoyed it.

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How To Be More Strategic

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. Fortunately, the book provides you with the blueprint for navigating those hurdles while being able to take a truly strategic approach to all facets of your business.

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5 Design Techniques That Will Increase the Lifespan of Your Nonprofit’s Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In a year when suddenly everyone had to work from home, businesses and organizations required an up-to-date website to stay relevant. In practice: 1) The Brain Donor Project. Most people probably have never thought about donating their brains to science. 2) SOS Violence Conjugale.

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