Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2020

Often, those conversations were ineffective and unhealthy, causing frustration, conflict and distress. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Alnoor Ebrahim.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In December, I'll post my selection for the best new leadership book for 2019. Often, those conversations were ineffective and unhealthy, causing frustration, conflict and distress. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture by Laura Fredricks. Help donors find and give to your cause online Fifty-five percent of people who interact with a nonprofit on social media take action, and of this group, 59% consider donating money as a result.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. Why it causes so much stress and anxiety. We spend our entire lives being new.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting. Note: If you want more background on servant leadership, please read pages 200-206. I sense many raised hands.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Blindspots are tenacious and can reappear, causing problems over a leader''s entire career." These blindspots can cause great harm when leaders fail to see what is right in front of them. And, then he teaches how to surface and overcome those blindspots, using examples, worksheets and other tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2019

Often, those conversations were ineffective and unhealthy, causing frustration, conflict and distress. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why Say What You Mean is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

We’re beyond excited to share the speaker lineup for Cause Camp 2018 , held on March 26th and 27th in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you’re not familiar, Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference that brings together thought leaders, nonprofit professionals and do-gooders from all over the world. Kishshana Palmer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2019

If you haven't yet read the book I named the Best New Leadership Book for 2018 , here's a reminder about why I think it is so good: The book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Often, those conversations were ineffective and unhealthy, causing frustration, conflict and distress.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

That is the promise of holistic consulting: finding the cause of the pain, making a plan that fits the organization’s culture, and executing strategy to stop the pain. Leadership engagement Every nonprofit leader is in their position for a reason. What is causing you the most stress at work right now?”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Once they find you and are engaged, you can teach them your language. One way to grow your online presence and your nonprofit’s reputation is through thought leadership. SEO can help people who don’t know you and have an affinity for your cause find you. Lead with keywords and people will follow.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. While traditional either/or thinking has its benefits, many of the choices we face – the ones causing the most tension – can only truly be overcome using both/and thinking ,” say Smith and Lewis. How can I take care of myself while supporting others?

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2016

If you haven’t yet seen, we recently announced the speaker lineup for Cause Camp 2017, and we have even more exciting news. Cause Camp is more than two days of lectures, it’s an experience dedicated to education, collaboration and inspiration to keep your (camp) fire alive. FundraisingCoach.com.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

and take action for your cause. But volunteer leadership doesn’t just show up out of thin air. Sarika brings expertise around volunteer leadership development through the context of national organizing. READ TIME: 3 minutes This post was originally published on EveryAction’s Thursday Thoughts blog.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

It causes buyers to put down their defenses. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It helps them relax.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings Training & Facilitation: I have maintained an active schedule of conference keynotes, master classes, workshops and webinars on the topics of workplace wellbeing and digital transformation for nonprofits.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Teach them about fundraising. Because with the perks and benefits of board service like meeting great people who are also passionate about the mission, honing your leadership skills, and making a difference for others comes the task of maintaining strong financial oversight. Teach them about fundraising. Hold monthly meetings.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the official Cause Camp 2017 speaker lineup. Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. AhernComm.com.

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Blue Fox

APRIL 11, 2022

I've been working really hard to teach myself the finance side but realized I need to close the gap with your expertise. What in the world happened to cause this level of stress? And now, those mistakes are rearing their ugly head, causing a whole shitstorm of re-work, cash flow challenges, and tax compliance issues. .”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

I continue to serve on the advisory board of Leadership Learning Community and Wake. I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings. Joyful means experiencing or causing happiness for yourself or others. I finished my last board meeting in early 2022.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. Teaching volunteers valuable life skills. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings Training & Facilitation: I have maintained an active schedule of conference keynotes, master classes, workshops and webinars on the topics of workplace wellbeing and digital transformation for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

The Happy Healthy Social Change Activist: Passion for a Cause without Burnout Workshop. Sometimes activists dedicated so much of themselves to a cause, that they become isolated from family, friends, and peers who give them energy. ” It is an organizational culture issue or perhaps people-centered leadership approach.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2018

A Reel Leadership Article My thought going into Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle was “Do we really need another remake of a film?” There were also plenty of leadership lessons in Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. . Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. Life and leadership are messy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 5, 2019

Nonprofit Hub is trying to serve as that nurturing parent who teaches their children—in this case, new or yet-to-be nonprofits—the right way to do things, the smart way to do things. Nonprofit workers are our communities’ backbone—failing to invest in them is failing to invest in the causes we care about. Well, from grants of course!”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

My focus has been on teaching principles, strategies, and best practices on what to do. The specific amount should be carefully based on the donor’s history and affinity for the cause, financial capacity, philanthropic nature, and relationship to the solicitor(s). Its real purpose is to speak for your cause when you’re no longer there.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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