Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2013

But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend. Because of good weather on most weekends, minimal injury setbacks, and a lot of races to select from in the Kansas City area each weekend, I reached my goal last Saturday, and now with two months left in the year will surpass my goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

The Kansas City Star newspaper last year wrote a story about Marion Laboratories and its 60th anniversary. K, led Marion during its peak, and is remembered as one of the most effective, influential leaders ever in the Kansas City area. But, perhaps the more important question is, " How will I be remembered as a leader ?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 25, 2011

The Kansas City Star newspaper last year wrote a story about Marion Laboratories and its 60th anniversary. K, led Marion during its peak, and is remembered as one of the most effective, influential leaders ever in the Kansas City area. But, perhaps the more important question is, " How will I be remembered as a leader ?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2012

You’ve always had the power to go back to Kansas.?” But I sense in conversations here at the conference that participants are clearer in their minds about the practice of evaluation than they are about the practice of learning. What have you learned, Dorothy? – Guest post by Peter Laugharn. Solution seeker.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2014

If anything, a case may be made that the younger minded the better. The younger minded Jobs brought it back to life. Read more about some of Kansas City''s most interesting leaders. John Sculley almost killed Apple. It could have been due to his years of experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

When you have worked in a field a long time (for me it has been over 3 decades), you have to keep an open mind about remembering and reflecting on what you have heard before — looking at as if it was new. The themes are less about exploring something new, but to commit to continuous learning and improvement.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?) Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 1, 2009

I can still picture the beauty of the area around the “bloody pond” at Shiloh and how my 10-year old mind pictured what it must have been like during the Civil War. Growing up in Southeast Kansas it was a simple trip to neighboring Arkansas and a visit to Pea Ridge National Military Park.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 24, 2006

Because I don't see the danger, I don't allow my mind to imagine what might happen to me, which is my definition of fear. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, an M.S. What people see as fearlessness is really persistence. Because I am focused on the solution, I don't see the danger. She went on to earn a B.S.

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Qgiv

MAY 26, 2021

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City chose a photo of a child and their cat to reiterate their case for support. Qgiv’s donation forms are designed with your donors in mind! Keep the overall tone of your picture happy or positive—uplifting photos generally outperform sad ones. There are always exceptions! Like what you see?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 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). Tuesday, June 8, 2010 How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 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). • Remembering why the goal is important to you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2018

I met Debbie Laskey in 2009, when we worked together virtually for MicroMentor, Debbie in California, and me in Kansas. With that in mind, second, make sure that whatever you post would not embarrass your brand. And third, keep in mind that once content has been posted, it will assume a life of its own.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 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). Sunday, September 19, 2010 Do you have a brand strategy?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 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). Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? The answer is yes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 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).

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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).

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

” The big question on every fundraiser’s mind these days is this: How can an organization sustain and even increase their online donations in a recession? A new mom in California can shop with Grandma in Kansas and Sis in Florida. Using a skype type tool people can shop together no matter the distance that separates them.

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Care2

AUGUST 29, 2008

I tell my students that they should have an open mind, and I use a food analogy to explain what I mean. Other than that infamous high school yearbook page, what is something else about you that most of your students and fellow professors at the University of Kansas would never suspect?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

I tell my students that they should have an open mind, and I use a food analogy to explain what I mean. Other than that infamous high school yearbook page, what is something else about you that most of your students and fellow professors at the University of Kansas would never suspect?

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