Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

There are endless unanswered questions about where technology, and particularly AI, will take us, our lifestyles, and our careers. Both are steeped in the world of associations and are avid students of strategy, business, and culture beyond this industry. It’s a more challenging operating environment for associations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Most of the answers to today’s business questions involve technology. A board needs to be continuously sensing and receiving the signals about what’s going on in the environment. It’s not just a question of demographics. A passion for the mission and good listening skills are basic qualities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Another example includes using AI to optimize volunteer engagement by aligning opportunities with individual skills and interests. Create small low risk experiments to answer the question: does this use case make sense for our organization? In other words, use all your critical thinking skills.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. We believe these are the qualities that support a healthy office environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Strive to create a culture that is at once both hard and soft – simultaneously tough in driving for measurable results on a few highly visible targets and supportive of individuals to create an environment of collaboration, trust, and loyalty.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. Set Expectations. This seems obvious.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. Talking with leaders who work on a global playing field is a great opportunity to see our own environment from a different perspective. The 98 to 99 percent female demographic makes for a unique environment. Women who join Zonta are doers.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. It gives you some control when the external environment is rapidly changing, and people are looking to you for leadership. Scenario planning aids in exploring these six core questions: Why are we engaged in planning now?

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2018

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Preferred skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Preferred skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Skills Culture Leadership Authoring 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2023

Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Strive to create a culture that is at once both hard and soft – simultaneously tough in driving for measurable results on a few highly visible targets and supportive of individuals to create an environment of collaboration, trust, and loyalty.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Build an inclusive work environment . Keep in mind that to even get candidates to apply, you need to build the kind of environment in which your model employees would want to work. As you build out your hiring process, keep an eye on the kind of work culture you’re building. . Build an inclusive work environment.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If your organization needs to improve its grant writing skills, it is likely you are only going to seek grant writing consulting. A holistic provider may ask more probing questions than a traditional doctor. However, changing culture will. A holistic operations consultant operates in the same way. Many of us have!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Skills Culture Leadership Authoring 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the new book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Skills Culture Leadership Authoring 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Strive to create a culture that is at once both hard and soft – simultaneously tough in driving for measurable results on a few highly visible targets and supportive of individuals to create an environment of collaboration, trust, and loyalty.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2023

Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Strive to create a culture that is at once both hard and soft – simultaneously tough in driving for measurable results on a few highly visible targets and supportive of individuals to create an environment of collaboration, trust, and loyalty.

Team 52

Team Build Environment Culture 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Since the first edition's publishing, Ibarra explains that the world has changed and so must one's leadership skills and style. Similarly, "The importance of soft skills like listening, coaching and empowering others has been on the rise as organizations try to create more inclusive and productive work environments," shares Ibarra.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

Did you feel as though you had an opportunity to learn new skills? People thrive on appreciation and validation, and by fostering a culture of gratitude within your team, you can inspire volunteers to dedicate even more of their time. When asking questions, consider their motivations for dedicating their time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions. With more people vying for top positions, a volatile unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it is increasingly important for employees to understand how to negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace culture,” explains King.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

Additionally, it should build on the unique skills and capabilities the organization brings to a community or field. The impossible dream This misstep represents an inspirational strategic plan but does not account for the time, money, and skills required to accomplish action items.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Culture Eats Big Data for Lunch – Guest Post by Steve MacLaughlin. These are some of the questions that I set out to answer in my new book Data Driven Nonprofits. Yes, the skills are important. The business management guru Peter Drucker is often quoted as saying “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Strive to create a culture that is at once both hard and soft – simultaneously tough in driving for measurable results on a few highly visible targets and supportive of individuals to create an environment of collaboration, trust, and loyalty.

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Team Environment Culture Companies 52

Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

The best way to ready ourselves for this shifting environment is Continuous Learning. Continuous learning is an established persistent learning process, designed for bolstering the knowledge and skills of your workforce over time, and presents itself in many forms. Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2016

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Culture Build Skills Leadership 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2015

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the new book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Culture Build Skills Leadership 40

Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Foster a culture of recognition. A culture of recognition can create a positive environment and increase volunteer retention rates.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of the responses centered around concerns that autistic employees have when it comes to their workplace environment. Supporting individuals with autism in the workplace starts with your recruitment and hiring process: Look for competency instead of “culture fit”. Since the lockdown restrictions are slowly lifting here in the U.K.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

From their website : “Nova is a black-owned, women-owned company devoted to transforming organizational cultures. At the same time, we support companies in their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to create an inclusive environment, in a safe and welcoming space.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. CEO Excellence is a fascinating, inspiring, revealing, lesson-packed read for any leader who wants to hone their skills to achieve leadership excellence.

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