Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2012

You'll appreciate the Key Points summaries and the Things To Do suggestions from the authors at the end of each of the nine chapters in the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 21, 2015

Pottruck ''s book, Stacking the Deck , teaches readers a nine-step course of action leaders can follow from the first realization that change is needed through all the steps of implementation, including assembling the right team of close advisors and getting the word out to the wider group. Piloting the implementation. Downsizing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Plus, there's five other lessons McBean teaches in the book. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

Pottruck 's book, Stacking the Deck , teaches readers a nine-step course of action leaders can follow from the first realization that change is needed through all the steps of implementation, including assembling the right team of close advisors and getting the word out to the wider group. Piloting the implementation. Downsizing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2014

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Plus, there''s five other lessons McBean teaches in the book. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Plus, there''s five other lessons McBean teaches in the book. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2016

Pottruck 's book, Stacking the Deck , teaches readers a nine-step course of action leaders can follow from the first realization that change is needed through all the steps of implementation, including assembling the right team of close advisors and getting the word out to the wider group. Piloting the implementation. Downsizing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 13, 2016

Pottruck 's book, Stacking the Deck , teaches readers a nine-step course of action leaders can follow from the first realization that change is needed through all the steps of implementation, including assembling the right team of close advisors and getting the word out to the wider group. Piloting the implementation. Downsizing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2013

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Plus, there''s five other lessons McBean teaches in the book. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Pottruck 's book, Stacking the Deck , teaches readers a nine-step course of action leaders can follow from the first realization that change is needed through all the steps of implementation, including assembling the right team of close advisors and getting the word out to the wider group. Piloting the implementation. Downsizing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2013

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Plus, there''s five other lessons McBean teaches in the book. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

It is obvious that our skills directly translate into establishing an online presence. Social media teaches us that the best way to get the message out is to foster conversation. How are you changing the culture of your organization to embrace social media? Tags: change management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2008

This slide show from Stephen Collins make me think about teaching Internet Skills Workshops for Nonprofits that I used teach over dozen or so years ago. I'm sure there are other change theories that lie beneath and can be used help get people on board about social media. | View | Upload your own.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

To design a technology model that could address the spectrum of skill in the network would be a challenge. Lucky for us we didn't have to re-invent the wheel: Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission outlined a model and provided us with the foundation we needed to get the ball rolling. Fast forward to Jan.

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NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

There are skilled tradespeople in every country we serve, and local talent makes our model far more sustainable. (As The intersection of unsafe water and extreme poverty isn’t good for kids—in fact, it changes the very trajectory of their lives. We don’t fly expat plumbers around the world.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

You are in the business every day of figuring out how to have people engage, have fun, and build skills - change their behaviors through games. That's teaching. Fundamentally that's what teaching should be. We have to reinvent what we have been doing because we have to do more with at least the same resources if not less.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? And, the eBook is free!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Now that you know how to place the right people in the right positions based on their skills to succeed, it is also important to ensure that you have implemented a governance model. Change Management: Managing the change within the project lifecycle or overall organization. Defining the “Rules of Engagement”.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Change management remained an integral facet of the Foundation’s implementation plan throughout the migration to Salesforce from Luminate CRM and Luminate Online. Later that summer, the Foundation linked up with Cloud for Good Managed Services to further support team members and the organization’s change management.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:10 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Change Management , Customer Feedback , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Strategic Planning 1 comments: Maths private tutor said. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

An example of positive feedback is : “Bob, your communications skills have dramatically improved over the past couple of months. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness. Does this person have the traits and skills I want to develop? A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010 Discover Your Leader Grade If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace, which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Dont Hire Someone Just Like You Despite the temptation to hire someone like yourself, hire someone to complement your skills --not to duplicate your skills. Managers often find it easier, more comfortable, or less threatening to hire someone with similar skills and work habits. Good post Eric.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Teach something new to your team 24. Explain how a change will impact employees feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Do I actively manage how I am authentic? It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ▼ September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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