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 (..)

Effective 52

Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Management 52

Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Mentoring 53

Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

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 (..)

Leadership 40

Leadership Mentoring Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 81

Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 80

Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 80

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 65

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 65

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. CEO of a sports team—dream job, right?

Exercise 52

Exercise Philadelphia Life Phone 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. CEO of a sports team—dream job, right?

Exercise 52

Exercise Philadelphia Life Phone 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2021

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. CEO of a sports team—dream job, right?

Exercise 52

Exercise Philadelphia Life Phone 52

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Tips 78

Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 78

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Mentoring 84

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 84

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Simple volunteer jobs may include having someone help answer the phone or employing day-of event helpers to assist with handing out t-shirts or waters to 5k participants. What matters is that you should be prepared to have difficult conversations when needed.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Management Help Tips 52

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Tips 69

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 69

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 (..)

Time 40

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector. So it was actually the end of November last year in 2020 when I was laid off from that job. So thanks so much for being here. I’m Steven. Ephraim: Wow.

Job 107

Job Video Interview Nonprofit 107

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The job of figuring it out within the Packard Foundation fell to the Organizational Effectiveness (OE) program , which works closely with our grantees to strengthen their ability to adapt and thrive in complex environments. But we didn’t quite know how to begin. The only problem was, we were just as lost as the nonprofits we wanted to help.

Celebrate 116

Celebrate Foundation Chapter Social Media 116

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Tips 40

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Mentoring 53

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

We often hear the term “digital native” used to describe young people who don’t remember a time when phones were attached to the wall, but just because kids have only ever known a technology-rich world doesn’t mean they know how to engage with and through technology responsibly. An 8-megapixel camera on your phone?

Literacy 134

Literacy Education Digital Teach 134

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 (..)

Ideas 47

Ideas Mentoring Leadership Goal 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2015

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2013

He taught me his strong work ethic, giving back, and that job is not just a job but can be a calling. Later I shared my learning with the neighborhood kids which prompted phone calls to my parents. He brought much joy to many families by delivering their babies. I remember taking notes and drawings.

Skype 111

Skype Camera Adopt Conservancy 111

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Mentoring 53

Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Show respect for all team members 25. Know yourself 54.

Mentoring 61

Mentoring Team Policy Review 61