Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2020

Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In December, I'll post my selection for the best new leadership book for 2019. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Audit Your Strategic Plan to Prepare for Annual Planning Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Your strategic plan is your guiding star, helping you determine where to channel your energy, time, and resources. Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. Your biggest insight about network leadership?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This handy guide includes ready-to-use phrases that are sure to get results in your annual appeal—and in any other fundraising campaign. Learn the fundamentals and best practices with this soup-to-nuts guide. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits by Heather Mansfield. Happy reading!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2018

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the new book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The new book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. The 10 Disciplines teach you how they can lay a foundation that creates space in your busy life for you to consistently and optimally perform and achieve your inner peace. “I It is in your DNA.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Not guiding the troops. Compassion. Complacency.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together thousands of arts & cultural professionals from zoos, museums, aquaria, performing arts organizations, gardens, and beyond for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

One exec expressed interest in resources to share with our members to teach them how to have conversations about controversial topics. The key takeaways from this discussion are: Start conversations at the staff, leadership, and Board levels. Many execs reinforced the idea that communications should be clear and transparent.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2019

Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why Say What You Mean is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2016

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Not guiding the troops. Compassion. Complacency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2019

If you haven't yet read the book I named the Best New Leadership Book for 2018 , here's a reminder about why I think it is so good: The book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2021

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Clifton; and The One Thing You Need to Know.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Board Service : I continue to serve on the advisory boards of Leadership Learning Community and Wake. Identify “My Three Themes” : I do a combination of Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2014

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

No matter the organization’s size, it’s critical to have leadership at the executive director level deeply invested. Embracing a culture of learning, ensuring leadership engagement, and approaching AI as a tool to enhance human creativity and strategy are pivotal. 65% are using it to clean-up their Monday morning inboxes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

In his book, True North , Bill George shows you how to discover your true north - your internal compass that guides you successfully through life. Leadership Principles : A set of standards used in leading others, derived from your values. Principles are values translated into action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2022

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Not guiding the troops.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I don’t set goals, but use the themes to guide the type of work I will take on, what I want to write about on my blog as well as my professional reading and professional development. I look for patterns. The themes are less about exploring something new, but to commit to continuous learning and improvement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

One of my favorite takeaways from the book is Taylor’s teachings on the top drivers of a culture of innovation. Redefining the employee experience. Revealing the 10 workplace policies for our post-pandemic world. Taylor, Jr.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2017

To find the best business, communications and leadership books to add to my "to read" list for 2017, I reached out to some of the best experts in the field. The Elegant Pitch teaches that and does it well," says Paul. Individuals I admire and respect. I loved the gripping military stories but also the business tie-ins.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. I also facilitated several peer learning groups, including Teaching Tuesdays for trainers with John Kenyon for the Parents Center staff, and a peer learning group on workplace wellbeing for the Resilience Initiative. But flexibility is also about being adaptive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. I continue to serve on the advisory board of Leadership Learning Community and Wake. I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings. I finished my last board meeting in early 2022.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2021

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. It’s a down-to-earth guide that provides advice and actionable steps on how to: Get teams to embrace innovation beyond empty slogans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. I also facilitated several peer learning groups, including Teaching Tuesdays for trainers with John Kenyon for the Parents Center staff, and a peer learning group on workplace wellbeing for the Resilience Initiative. But flexibility is also about being adaptive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2021

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Not guiding the troops.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. I made it to the 1000K level for United, in part, due to too many International trips, including teaching a master class and workshop session at the IFC-Asia in Bangkok, teaching a workshop in Brasil for Ford Motor Company Leadership Fellowship Program, and Tech2Empower in Peru.

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