Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Pair new employees with experienced mentors. To what extent are your interactions with your other leaders focused on internal issues (e.g. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Pair new employees with experienced mentors. To what extent are your interactions with your other leaders focused on internal issues (e.g. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

I’m giving my support as well as sharing my teaching and technology skills with Women’s Rights organizations in Ukraine. In Ukraine, nearly 2 million people are internally displaced. These organizations will have intensive and hands-on tech training and mentoring during the workshop.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Sometimes I think that how I volunteer, or give back has to be BIG and dramatic, like going on an international volunteer vacation, fundraising thousands of dollars, or starting a nonprofit. Be a mentor, or teacher to other writers. Write a letter for Amnesty International. Anyone else feel that way? Write an op-ed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Leadership skills are only just about our inner-selves, it is also how we relate to other people and manage those relationships, especially in the workplace. One of the workshop exercises was to teach leaders a process they can facilitate back in their organizations to begin the discussion about how to activate a culture of well being.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don''t micromanage 2. Don''t be a bottleneck 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement. Step up your communication game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement. Step up your communication game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don''t micromanage 2. Don''t be a bottleneck 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement. Step up your communication game.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Orange hats” are assistant crew leaders who teach “green hats” how to do trail building and maintenance correctly. Becoming certified as an orange hat is recognition of commitment and skill–it’s a real accomplishment. She says, “I never thought I could be coaching and mentoring people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

Whether you work with young volunteers or interns, or if your organization focuses specifically on childrens services, Ive learned a few key points that have helped me make strong connections with kids during my time with Team MPhasis. Try to think of ways you can encourage your interns and volunteers to work with one another.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's 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 times Conduct annual (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Tom Ahern makes his living by writing cases and direct mail … by doing audits, reviewing and recommending fixes for donor communications … and by teaching others what he’s learned during decades of trial, error and the occasional spectacular success. And hundreds of top mentors contributed to what’s rattling around in his head.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 17, 2011

Once students complete the AH certification, which also includes a full-time, 600-hour semester as an intern, they have the tools and confidence necessary to begin working for a nonprofit organization and immediately make a significant contribution. I wondered, had I done enough, given the right advice, been a successful coach and mentor?

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 10, 2022

You’ll have better-skilled staff, who are more confident and productive in their roles. However, providing a variety of professional development options will help your employees learn more skills, develop new relationships, and continue to grow. Do you offer technology training opportunities for your employees? The United States?Institute

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

There are a lot of companies that give to international causes, which is great. Macy's was great, and I think the corporate sector taught me a lot of great skills. I'm a personal believer that you can't teach someone to be an entrepreneur. I don't think you can teach someone to be an entrepreneur. We love it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Teach something new to your team 24. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20.

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