Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
As leaders, we have a responsibility to model this behavior, demonstrating an authentic interest in our people as humans. It’s the counterproductive practice of sending after-hour emails or direct messages, causing unnecessary panic, or scheduling meetings during universal time off.
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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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How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Written Content with Artificial Intelligence
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 23, 2023
” Its response neatly explained the nitty-gritty: “ ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI. Google’s Bard is a generative language model from Google AI, trained on a massive dataset of text and code. Note—the copy should be focused on inspiring readers to support the cause and buy tickets.
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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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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Time To Check In On Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions
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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Time To Check In On Your New Year's Resolutions
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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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders And Managers
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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Embracing Change: A Post-Pandemic Nonprofit Sector
sgEngage
APRIL 7, 2021
A scarcity mindset caused many to nix infrastructure development, putting a hold on projects like website redesigns, CRM enhancements, strategic planning initiatives, and investments in talent development. The social impact sector cannot return to a pre-pandemic operating model because we have adapted and grown in the last year.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2020
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 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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How Are You Doing With Your Leadership New Year's Resolutions?
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2019
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2018
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2015
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2014
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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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2013
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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How Are You Doing With Your 2018 New Year's Resolutions?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 24, 2018
And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: 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 (..)
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40 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2017
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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40 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2014
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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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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Embracing Change: A Post-Pandemic Nonprofit Sector
Connection Cafe
APRIL 7, 2021
A scarcity mindset caused many to nix infrastructure development, putting a hold on projects like website redesigns, CRM enhancements, strategic planning initiatives, and investments in talent development. The social impact sector cannot return to a pre-pandemic operating model because we have adapted and grown in the last year.
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Do Capacity Building Programs Help Nonprofits Achieve Better Results?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 18, 2017
Of the 50 studies we reviewed just one started with the question – “ What skills, capacities are needed to help us achieve our mission? How will we build those skills and capabilities ” The rest of the studies we reviewed made the assumption that stronger organizations lead to increased impact.
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2016
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders In 2017
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
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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70 Tips For How To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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How To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2017
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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2016 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2015
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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How To Be A Better Leader: 70 Tips
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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Time To Check In On Your 2016 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 3, 2016
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2015
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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40 How To Be A Better Leader: 70 Tips
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 17, 2016
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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40 Which Of These New Year's Resolutions Did You Accomplish So Far?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 9, 2011
This list of 70 ways to be a more effective leader is one I like to review every couple weeks: 1. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Don't micromanage 2. Be visible 15.
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70 Ideas For Your 2014 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2013
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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Which Of These 2015 New Year's Resolutions Have You Achieved So Far?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 6, 2015
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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Have You Already Abandoned Your New Year's Resolution To Be A Better Leader?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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54 Leaders: Still Making Progress On Your 2013 New Year's Resolution?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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Time To Select Your New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders: 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 (..)
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[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community
Bloomerang
JUNE 11, 2021
So if you have to leave or leave early, or maybe get interrupted or just want to review the content, don’t worry, we’ll get all that good stuff to you later today. . But I would say that what’s most important is that we’re actually rallying around a cause, a mission, a shared common ground. .
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76 How Can Nonprofit Leaders Create Effective Community Change?
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 3, 2018
Nonprofit programs were created to focus on symptoms individually, rather than addressing the root cause. Cross-sector collaboration is important, but collective impact models may create more effective change. Stanford Social Innovation Review. Stanford Social Innovation Review. Stanford Social Innovation Review.
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