Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Join me on February 22nd at 9:00 am PT for a LinkedIn Live with Zoe Amar for a conversation about taking the first step for responsible AI adoption.We’ll discuss the challenges, tips, and practical resources available. Apply in Low Risk Ways to Work Flows Now it is time to learn prompting skills applied to different job tasks.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns her/his rookie smarts and is still able to retain her/his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. Wondering if you are ready for a new challenge? Your brain doesn't have to work hard to be successful. You are consistently getting positive feedback.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

Andrew challenged me on that idea. Andrew’s challenge wasn’t an empty one: his team could measure the effectiveness of interventions we might try and see how well they work. I’m always excited when someone challenges me to be more ambitious about positive social change. Well worth a try!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. Wondering if you are ready for a new challenge? Take a look at this list from Wiseman of the 10 signs that indicate you are ready for a new challenge : Things are running smoothly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. The best leaders practice the concept of servant leadership by ensuring their people are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively perform their functions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2021

Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns her/his rookie smarts and is still able to retain her/his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. Wondering if you are ready for a new challenge? Your brain doesn't have to work hard to be successful. You are consistently getting positive feedback.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Use technology to help you stay productive When you work from home, it can be a little more challenging to stay on task and avoid distractions. You can practice skills, such as presenting in an online setting, writing professional communications, and asking for feedback. Sometimes we hit mental roadblocks that slow down productivity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brain Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. Wondering if you are ready for a new challenge? Take a look at this list from Wiseman of the 10 signs that indicate you are ready for a new challenge : Things are running smoothly.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

By identifying and addressing limiting beliefs that you may face, you can train your brain to approach tasks with more confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm. In order to do that, you need to challenge the limiting beliefs you’re telling yourself about who you are and the work you do. . Looking at the idea that success is selfish.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.” Additionally, Forbes names storytelling “the #1 most important career skill for the future.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2015

Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. Wondering if you are ready for a new challenge? Take a look at this list from Wiseman of the 10 signs that indicate you are ready for a new challenge : Things are running smoothly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

Anne Grady, in a recent HBR blog post , describes the harm that repeated stress triggers can create in the workplace: “When you are triggered, the emotional part of your brain takes over. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally. .”

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

As designers at Media Cause—like all designers everywhere—we are constantly challenging what has been done in the past in an effort to create something new or improve on what exists. . Somewhere in me was the urge to try something a new way, learn something new, expand the boundaries of my skill set. More brainpower.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brain Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

While many of the challenges for embracing a networked mindset and implementing a digital strategy that makes use of social media channels are similar for US nonprofits, there were some unique differences. Taking brain breaks is an important work skill as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Skills in this area I want to deepen are reflection and creativity. What about you?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

You’re in year three of a challenge you initially thought would be resolved in two weeks. The pandemic has contributed to a number of stressors that have made finding balance and getting things done more challenging. A bit of pressure can help keep the brain alert and support you in getting focused. But what is stress anyway?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Once everyone signs up for the platform and downloads the app, the real challenge begins: integrating the tool into your daily workflow. Adopting a new work practice is challenging, especially if the whole team needs to embrace the change. I can do it even when my brain feels fried. Gently remind team members to use the tool.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The presentation looks at how younger generations are always connected and are multi-taskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and approach problems in a different way from older generations. It raises the question (unanswered) whether this is a good or bad thing. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 18, 2016

What’s even cooler is how the value jumps higher when volunteers give their professional skills in law, finance, marketing, operations, you name it. Here are 3 reasons why it’s time to volunteer: Your investment of professional skill can make a lasting impact on a nonprofit’s sustainability. Giving your skills makes you better.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2013

When you want to acquire a new skill or apply some new knowledge, do you learn by passively sitting and listening to an expert lecture for 90 minutes without a break and 150 PPT slides? Now that could be hard reading, but Sharon Bowman’s “ Using Brain Science To Make Science Stick ” has been a terrific resource.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2014

The benefits of walking to “clear your brain” or build relationships is not a new leadership technique. Stepping challenges? Does your nonprofit encourage movement in the workplace? Walking meetings? Standing desks?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

.” This week, the Poynter Institute Katie Hawkins-Gaar and Ren LaForme joined forces to host a series called #40 Better Hours , a project to improve newsroom culture by looking at things that cause stress like workflow and communication and teaching journalist skills to combat information overload, part of a technology wellness routine.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The brain needs a break from the barrage and needs to reset itself to normal operating mode. Overworked new media managers often find it challenging to connect face to face, or they cannot quiet their mind long enough to read a book on the beach or watch a sunset. The will to engage and interact is drained, and procrastination sets in.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Finding special ways to thank donors for their recurring donations is crucial to a strong stewardship strategy, but identifying perks or incentives that truly excite your donors can be challenging. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of five recurring giving programs with unique incentives to inspire your creative thinking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The participants were at mixed levels of skills and experience and organizations ranged from community/grassroots organizations to larger institutions. Get together staff for half hour or 60 minutes, and do a “brain dump” of everything they know about their audience. There are many ways to do it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brain Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

I planned for this by incorporating an after-lunch energizer that used movement to get people’s brains going. I saw this image from the I Love Science Page that is a spoof on what is happening in the brain when someone isn’t learning. Keeping nonprofit audiences engaged during training can improve your outcomes.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

Across two days full of interactive sessions, workshops, and hands-on training, I had the chance to meet members of my Chicago Ohana Salesforce group and connect with new people with similar passions, challenges, and solutions to share. DevOps Sessions + Speakers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. Wondering if you are ready for a new challenge? Take a look at this list from Wiseman of the 10 signs that indicate you are ready for a new challenge : Things are running smoothly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

My presentation will focus on personal productivity in an age of distraction, tools, skills, and best practices that staff members of nonprofits – large and small need. We all know that with so much content out there, it is eating our brains and memory , relying more on “google it.” challenge for the NTC Conference!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We all have certain skills and we all possess special passions. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future. Storytelling engages our sensory cortex in the brain , allowing the listener to feel, hear, taste, and even smell the story. Happy storytelling!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2014

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brain Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Leadership Captivate Brain Demographics 54

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brain Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

You have to: Find people with the right skills and a commitment to your organization’s mission. It might be hard to look at these figures and to wrap your brain around how much money you need to raise to employ the staff you need. Ask them about their background and skills and find out what attracted them to the position.

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