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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

ASU Lodestar Center

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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First Leadership Book To Give To A New Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. o Mentoring the person for a period of time before recommending a leadership book. Blanchard The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. within a leadership discussion forum on LinkedIn. Some people suggested more than one book.

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The Top 20 Leadership Books For A New Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

That question generated 603 comments. Blanchard The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. A couple years ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Some people suggested more than one book.

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The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

That question generated 603 comments and 690 recommendations. In early November 2011, group member Len White graciously culled through the comments using his company’s Symphony Content Analysis Software that assists with the organization, analysis, and reporting of themes contained in text data.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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What’s the Future of Planned Giving?

Connection Cafe

Don’t Rock the Boat – you’ve been doing this for so long, you’ve stopped attending the local planned giving roundtable; you’ve heard it all and prefer to spend your time in the office reading the most recent study on the wealthy or perusing articles on the latest tax-law changes. Day-in/day-out, you’ve got it under control.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.