Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

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. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Edited by Edward T. I couldn't put this book down.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . Salesforce.org’s second annual Nonprofit Summit, held earlier this month, attracted over 6,500 attendees from 100 countries.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we reaffirm shared meaning making, we realize that knowledge work and social change are quite intertwined and interdependent. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past. Let’s be honest, more information never leads, by itself, to desired change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2017

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. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Edited by Edward T. I couldn't put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2014

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. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

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. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2013

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. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2013

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. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

As we discovered last week from looking at movement building , relationship building skills are really important. As Valera Maltoni wrote in her post about ten tips for building movements, “ make advocates feel like rock stars - give people your attention. what does this type of relationship building look like in the weeds?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2011

If you’d like to share your stories, click here.]. Building community within the brain tumour community in Canada - providing places for them to connect with one another and to learn about brain tumours. Adopting video into our mix of communications and marketing tools to tell the story of those affected by a brain tumour.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2016

Authors Steve Zimmerman and Jeanne Bell have introduced a proven method for change management called matrix mapping. Today, The Sustainability Mindset builds on the candid self-reflection and bold decision making created by the first title. Intro to the Matrix Map. Check out a sample of the matrix map.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

They can't build the schools and they can't train the teachers fast enough to replicate our model. You are in the business every day of figuring out how to have people engage, have fun, and build skills - change their behaviors through games. People and policy are often first influenced by compelling stories.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. In order to best serve the needs of your organization, nonprofit financial leaders must think through how they can empower intentional change management in their people and processes as well as technology.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

I had a pretty good handle on process modelling, but I glossed right over the critical change management aspect. Given the organization-wide scope of my proposed project, effective change management practices were key to the success of the project. And, in case you were wondering, the transition finally did happen.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. In order to best serve the needs of your organization, nonprofit financial leaders must think through how they can empower intentional change management in their people and processes as well as technology.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010 Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations Joey Ashers new 100-page book, 15 Minutes Including Q&A provides a "plan to save the world from lousy presentations," proclaims Asher. You dont want people wondering why youre telling them a story. Tell the story chronologically.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010 Communicate Often And Tell A Story "Most leaders visions fail, not due to a leaders inadequacies, but due to the leaders lack of communication," said Margaret Reynolds of Reynolds Consulting, LLC in Lees Summit, MO. Leaders need to communicate often, regularly and consistently," she recommended. "In

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

Friday, August 6, 2010 Lets Build A List Lets build a list of the most important attributes of a good leader, and lets only use one word (or a hyphenated word) at a time to describe each attribute. Make conversation with your team. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

And so we offer this as an opportunity for you to build community, for you to build your career and your personal development skills and develop financial fortitude so that you can actually thrive in the work that you have been called to do. Let’s keep the conversation going. Ooh, y’all had some great job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2010

Monday, July 12, 2010 The next time you stay at a Marriott hotel look in the nightstand drawer for Marriotts booklet that highlights its milestones and tells the Marriott story. Make conversation with your team. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Whats The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager? Earlier this year, various discussion groups on the social media site LinkedIn helped me build a list of favorite leadership books. Clark, in a story-telling approach, takes the reader through a five-question test that is incredibly powerful.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Make conversation with your team. Encourage everyone to offer new combinations and improvements of old ideas. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

That knowledge builds greater mutual respect, which is vital to a teams success. Make conversation with your team. Odds are as well that most employees will learn that their co-workers jobs are more difficult than they might have originally thought. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

Make conversation with your team. And, its a culture that ensures your new hires feel welcome during their critical onboarding time period. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 9:04 PM Labels: General Management Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. One of my favorite anonymous manager stories. Make conversation with your team. New employee messes up and losses $1 million. His boss calls him in. The boss says, "Fire, You.I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

Make conversation with your team. Enjoy the history of those yellow squares. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations. Make conversation with your team. How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Lea.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

Make conversation with your team. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Managers often find it easier, more comfortable, or less threatening to hire someone with similar skills and work habits. But, to build a well-balanced team and to achieve maximum success, you need to have employees who can fill in your weaker areas. Make conversation with your team. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

Make conversation with your team. The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Make conversation with your team. Then, route the report back to the applicable employee. The quality of reports will likely improve! Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Make conversation with your team. Youll get great collaboration without a meeting! Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations. Make conversation with your team. Says what, in the end, you want to be remembered for.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations. Make conversation with your team. Being a great leader starts with being a great team mate."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations. Make conversation with your team. How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Lea.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

Make conversation with your team. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

Make conversation with your team. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. BABY BOOMER Employees -- Like having decades of work experience and input still valued. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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