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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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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 (..)
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 (..)
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 (..)
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 (..)
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 31, 2013
These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity.
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 (..)
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 (..)
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Among the many techniques Briceño teaches, the book also offers four tips for helping your team continuously advance their skills, even when it feels like there’s no time to problem solve: Why most managers often misuse praise—and what you should do instead to help your team improve. a focus on what you have mastered to "we don’t know."
sgEngage
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The company reviews the submission, ensures the donation adheres to its program guidelines, and disperses a matching gift to the same organization. For example, Warner Bros celebrates the international day of giving by providing each employee with a charitable donation stipend they can use to support a nonprofit of their choosing.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 5, 2018
1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. I also use it as a year in review tool. Year in Review.
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 (..)
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 (..)
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 12, 2010
Here are some reflections about how we used crowdsourcing techniques for a very fast-moving campaign and lessons learned that may apply to your work. Lesson #1: Design an action and invitation that’s doable and interesting – while focused on your goal. Lesson #3: Create compositions that allow for variations on a theme.
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 (..)
Whole Whale
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Remember your goal is persuading consumers. Share enthusiastic endorsements from recognizable opinion leaders, celebrities, or experts. The goal is to develop sustained relationships through habitual positive exposures. Their long-form copy and primetime targeting were more effective for their goals.
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 (..)
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward the doers 53.
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 (..)
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 (..)
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 (..)
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward the doers 53.
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2014
This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2014. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you''ve already achieve your goal! Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12.
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 (..)
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 13, 2022
While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward the doers 53.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward the doers 53.
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2017
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward the doers 53.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward the doers 53.
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 (..)
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 6, 2015
This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2015. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Resolutions Goals Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Goals'
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 17, 2016
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Reward the doers 53.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 27, 2013
This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you''ve already achieve your goal! Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12.
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. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3. Be visible 15.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 17, 2011
Social media data is not linked to higher level organizational results or mission-driven goals across programs. Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership.
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