Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. This exercise was teaching us to be open to change.

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Teach Change Exercise Social 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

Fleming's techniques teach you how to acquire customers faster and how to create what he calls legitimate brand loyalty -- the type that helps to keep your business thriving. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

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Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Paul's new book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. Today, Paul kindly answered the following questions about his new book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book?

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Teach Story Storytelling Chapter 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

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. Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

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Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2020

Fleming's techniques teach you how to acquire customers faster and how to create what he calls legitimate brand loyalty -- the type that helps to keep your business thriving. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

Exercise 52

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 52

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. This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions.

Professional 0

Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book?

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book?

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Prepare for donor questions. Here are the key components to any phonathon script: Introduction: Answer the most basic questions: Who are you? See how they respond when a donor has questions about the campaign, voices objections, or is looking to complete their transaction. Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals.

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Guide Script Tips Gift 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Your value prop answers one specific and critical question: “If I am your ideal donor, why should I give to you rather than another organization or none at all?” We can allow donors to teach us through their behaviors. Your value prop is an effective way of connecting with donors that goes beyond your mission statement.

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Data Test Blackbaud Donor 67

Global Giving

APRIL 25, 2020

While machine learning is increasingly used by companies across the private sector, few nonprofits have integrated this kind of technology into their operations to date. To do this, we use a process called machine learning that allows us to “teach” computers how to tackle these tasks. Consider the following questions.

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Learning Model Nigeria Spam 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader?

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Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Feel free to select some additional ones now to complete throughout the rest of the year.

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2019

Fleming's techniques teach you how to acquire customers faster and how to create what he calls legitimate brand loyalty -- the type that helps to keep your business thriving. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

Exercise 40

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Feel free to select some additional ones now to complete throughout the rest of the year.

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

Fleming's techniques teach you how to acquire customers faster and how to create what he calls legitimate brand loyalty -- the type that helps to keep your business thriving. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

Exercise 40

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2020.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader?

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Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2011

Strigl offers a revealing insight into how he led the company in his new book, Managers, can you hear me now? -- co-authored by Frank Swiatek. Former Verizon Wireless CEO Denny F.

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Leadership Teach Lesson Chapter 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book?

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Ask questions to clarify 64. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Discipline in private 59.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2018

For instance, while buyers most want to talk about : What my company is trying to achieve with the purchase The reasons my company needs to make the purchase My company’s overall goals … sellers most want to talk about : Pricing How the product/service works (a product demo) So, if you sell, you need to read this book.

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Demonstration Leadership Script Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

And, if you need a few more to tackle during the rest of this year, find some that you know achieving will make you a better leader.

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Leadership Mentoring Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Fleming's techniques teach you how to acquire customers faster and how to create what he calls legitimate brand loyalty -- the type that helps to keep your business thriving. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

Exercise 40

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Ask questions to clarify 64. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Discipline in private 59.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2019.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and December 31, think about which couple you want to work on in 2015.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

The moderator, Marcelo Jamberio, organized a set of questions that other Marcelo and I responded to with slides and audience interaction. Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories.

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Learning Donor Online Fundraising 86

3rd Sector Labs

JULY 24, 2015

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Our question was this: Are your donors truly anonymous, or are you just not making the effort to collect data properly? The question challenged our client’s established way of doing things. It is time to manage that problem and reduce risk. What’s that proverb?

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Data Donor Giving Fundraising 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Asking for feedback about how to improve the school experience is also a good technique, as used in the example above is from URJ Camp Kalsman. This example from Teach for America is a photograph of handwritten thank you note from a student to an TFA alumni thanking them for making a difference. Images work for engagement.

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Practice Tips Social Meme 107

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Ask questions to clarify 64. Don''t micromanage 2. Don''t be a bottleneck 3. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Don''t interrupt 63.

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Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 78

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and tomorrow, think about which couple you want to work on during 2018.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Ask questions to clarify 64. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Discipline in private 59.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 84