Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she''s an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation. Here are some questions you can ask potential grantees, either as part of the application or as a follow-up conversation: Who at your organization can approve grant spending?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Amelia Dunlop Today, Dunlop shares these additional insights about her book: Question: Why did you write your book? Question: What do you say to prospective readers to encourage them to read your book?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Matt Higgins Today, Higgins shares these insights with us: Question: What is the ‘Burn the Boats’ philosophy? When I say the phrase “Burn the Boats,” many people reflexively recoil at the idea, confusing total commitment with risk mitigation. Question: You say you can predict CEO failure based on one thing. What is it?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Amelia Dunlop Earlier this year, Dunlop shared these additional insights about her book: Question: Why did you write your book? She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

When association leaders and staff want to gather information and opinions from their members, often the first idea is to conduct a member survey. Some questions to consider before conducting a survey include: Why are we conducting a survey? What question are we trying to answer? or multiple choice questions (e.g.,

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We have a few ideas for how to take advantage of this robust new feature: Topic-based small group discussion: After your attendees have participated in a Workshop covering a specific topic, the session host announces breakout rooms with related thematic discussions per room. It also helps with the dreaded task of recalling names.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 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 (..)

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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 (..)

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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 (..)

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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 (..)

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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 (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

This is a question being asked in many nonprofits as they look at how to prepare younger leaders in their organizations to lead and develop their talent. The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them. Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. What does it look like? Leadership'

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

The syndrome affects people in these commonly understood ways: Despite doing their job excellently, individuals dwell on the idea of being undeserving of the success others have enjoyed when doing the same work. . Remember when in a management role your staff aren’t questioning your right to be there.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Try asking questions like: What caused you to become interested in this, and why is it important to you?

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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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can also be used for those who coach, mentor, counsel and advise early career women, with insights and exercises for those you are supporting. Christie Hunter Arscott Today, Hunter Arscott shares these additional insights with us: Question: How can women address and improve feelings of frustration and burnout in their careers?

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Ultimately, if we want to substantially grow and strengthen our nonprofits, and solve problems on a state wide, national, or even global scale, it is imperative that these questions be answered. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Choose one big problem. Get a coach.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Resolutions Goals Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Goals'

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Present members with your ideas for improvements and ask them what they think. As they ask questions and talk about their biggest challenges, you’ll have insights into how to bring more value to the relationship. Some ideas: Show appreciation. Ask more seasoned members to serve as a mentor or hold a leadership position.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

It offers a comprehensive guide for emerging leaders and their mentors to help them make sense of the changing nature of leadership. It is part of a project funded by the Packard Foundation that also includes an intensive peer learning program for emerging leaders and their mentors. Please suggest ideas for future blog post.

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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 (..)

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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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. While you are breaking down bureaucracy within your organization, the authors also recommend you ask these 9 questions. How much autonomy do frontline teams have to design their work, solve problems, and test new ideas? How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. While you are breaking down bureaucracy within your organization, the authors also recommend you ask these 9 questions. How much autonomy do frontline teams have to design their work, solve problems, and test new ideas? How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

The questions you're willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. Big ideas don't happen in a moment. You can't do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate. Younger employees simply have fewer preconceived ideas of what they can and can't do.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. While you are breaking down bureaucracy within your organization, the authors also recommend you ask these 9 questions. How much autonomy do frontline teams have to design their work, solve problems, and test new ideas? How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas?

People 52

People Create Organization Headline 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67.

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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 (..)

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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 (..)

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2018

The questions you're willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. Big ideas don't happen in a moment. You can't do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate. Younger employees simply have fewer preconceived ideas of what they can and can't do.

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Mentoring Lesson Arts Challenge 40

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

After you’ve considered your foundation’s readiness and decided this approach makes sense, here are some practical, actionable ideas for developing participatory grantmaking in your funding institution. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Is this you?

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