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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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
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 (..)
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
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 (..)
EveryAction
JUNE 8, 2023
It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. But what sometimes isn’t captured in a breaking moment is that most of these are the result of weeks, months, or years of steady work to create that singular moment. Advocacy is a long-term calling.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 8, 2018
One of the workshop exercises was to teach leaders a process they can facilitate back in their organizations to begin the discussion about how to activate a culture of well being. Remote working policy with flexibility. Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes.
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 (..)
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. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
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. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
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
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2017
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
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
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
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
MARCH 17, 2016
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
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. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3. Be visible 15.
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 6, 2015
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
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 (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Teach something new to your team 24. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 27, 2015
Participants reviewed the social media policy from TNT , which has been translated into Spanish, to see how it could be adapted for their regional network. I like to teach a combination of online technical skills and leadership professional development which worked really well with this group.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Can you adapt the training for donors as a group teaching session? It is seen as wasteful overhead. Mention the donor on the event web page.
Everyaction
DECEMBER 12, 2017
As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. Stanford Social Innovation Review / Stanford, CA / $800. Council on Foundations Public Policy Summit. Council on Foundations Public Policy Summit.
Blue Fox
MARCH 5, 2020
Here’s what you do… 6 Steps to Build a Transparent Nonprofit Organization: Step 1 : ORGANIZE: Your Financial Systems & Information Honesty is the best policy. So, let’s show them! Only share financial information if you’re 100% sure it’s accurate. Educated employees are empowered employees.
Blue Fox
MARCH 5, 2020
Here’s what you do… 6 Steps to Build a Transparent Nonprofit Organization: Step 1: ORGANIZE: Your Financial Systems & Information Honesty is the best policy. So, let’s show them! Only share financial information if you’re 100% sure it’s accurate. Educated employees are empowered employees.
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