Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2013

Soft skills, all too often deemed the less important skills for a leader, are needed now more than ever. Soft skills are interpersonal skills that demonstrate a person''s ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others in one-on-one interactions as well as in groups and teams. Kamin, M.Ed.,

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 18, 2020

Soft skills, all too often deemed the less important skills for a leader, are needed now more than ever. Soft skills are interpersonal skills that demonstrate a person's ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others in one-on-one interactions as well as in groups and teams.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. These leadership approaches work–and men should benefit them as well. I think two key things will help to change that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. These leadership approaches work–and men should benefit them as well. I think two key things will help to change that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Understanding their internal drivers and the skills they bring to a project may inspire additional ways that they can serve. While pins and parties can be nice, a simple shoutout on Instagram or a personal phone call of thanks from organizational leadership can be even more meaningful. The upshot is: mattering matters!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Self-starter who thrives on challenges.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Self-starter who thrives on challenges.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Demonstrate value and impact to funders, donors, board members, and more. Constituents Demonstrating a New Behavior/Skill. To get this number, divide the number of constituents demonstrating a new behavior/skill by the total number of constituents taught that new behavior/skill. Returning Constituents.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. And she also serves on her home chapter of AFP which we always we appreciate. They bring a diverse set of experiences, skills, talents, perspectives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Self-starter who thrives on challenges.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

These workshops can be great from a marketing perspective as building brands, skill-building, and thought leadership. In June, the San Francisco chapter allowed attendees to come together for a few hours of merriment, which included casual discussions, breakouts, and their choice of mocktail or cocktail.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

These workshops can be great from a marketing perspective as building brands, skill-building, and thought leadership. In June, the San Francisco chapter allowed attendees to come together for a few hours of merriment, which included casual discussions, breakouts, and their choice of mocktail or cocktail.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement. Works with measurement consultants or specialists to improve skills and capacity. Often overwhelmed.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I’m Determined , a project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, connects youth – especially those with disabilities – with self-determining educational opportunities and resources to help them succeed in school, make friends, make decisions, and develop leadership skills. 2021 State of Babies Yearbook (Zero to Three).

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

“Finding your why” has become something of a cliché for those charting a new course—in life or in business—but understanding why you are motivated to join a board and why a board might select you for leadership is critical to achieving a satisfying experience for you both. The Real Rules of Board Membership. Rolling Up Your Sleeves.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Not to mention one in which the skills set must be honed and finely tuned. Encourage the employee to spend a few days doing information "downloads" from fellow staff members or if it’s a smaller nonprofit, from key volunteer leadership. Urge them to become a listener and learner at first, rather than a talker. Like this article?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2012

We built a team focused on Client Success to proactively coach clients and to augment their in-house skills. I am very grateful to our leadership team and HR function who worked tirelessly to nurture a positive culture. I travelled the country speaking at every nonprofit conference that would have me.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Note: Cassie is the co-author of the chapter on "Finding and Keeping the Right People" in our forthcoming book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission.]. First, consider what specific skills and competencies will be required for success in the role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

And, that confidence is a skill that can be taught , improved, and applied by anyone to enhance nearly every aspect of our lives and careers. “ That skill or knowledge is in you, it’s part of you, and it will come out when needed if you let it.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Or, already a leader, but looking to hone your skills? Then, the new kindle book, Ignite Your Leadership Expertise: Become the Trusted Advisor Others Seek , by Nathan Magnuson , is the book for you. With 10 leadership topics and easy to read within two hours, this book will both teach you and inspire you.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

The leadership changed. I want the best for you, this is a little bit more interpersonal skills, of course. ” And then using those deep listening skills to understand what is coming up here and what’s the motivation for that discouragement? How can you demonstrate curiosity? The goals changed. How can I help?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

This includes: skills, leadership, and risk appetite. The Two Sides of the AI and Humanity Debate: I’ve been following Shel Israel for over ten years, since he interviewed for a chapter about nonprofits and Twitter in his 2009 book, Twitterville. In the last five years, he has been researching and writing about AI.

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