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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

Tech Soup

I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. So why is Kansas City investing more money on digital inclusion? One element is an infrastructure project installing fiber optical cabling to homes, schools and businesses and gigabit (ultra-fast) Internet, sponsored by Google.

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Leadership Lessons From Women Who Mean Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Attitude is something you can't teach." Attitude is something you can't teach." I've learned when I'm angry to walk away, calm down.

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Insights From "Women Who Mean Business"

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Attitude is something you can't teach." Attitude is something you can't teach." I've learned when I'm angry to walk away, calm down.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Stay tuned for more information in 2017, but I will be very busy writing facilitator process guides based on my decades of experience as a trainer and sharing that on this blog. I also continued my position as Adjunct Professor teaching a graduate course at Middlebury College/Monterrey Institute for International Education.

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What the NFL Can Teach Nonprofits About Volunteer Management

Allegiance Group

million people watched the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in February, making it the most-watched telecast in history. If you notice a large number of volunteers from a local bank, go talk with the business about its corporate giving program. A record 123.4

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NpTechTag Summary: Insect Antennae, A Blast from the Past, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

(But at least they were preserved) An early video from the Riders Conference in Kansas City in 2000 was discovered on Blip.TV. Phil Agre's How To Help Someone Use A Computer, circa 1996, is still relevant to anyone who is teaching someone how to master a new piece of software or Internet service. Also announced 2.0 Commentary here.

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Great Business Quote

Eric Jacobsen Blog

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?