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Leadership Begins at Home
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
As Baby Boomers age and retire, nonprofit leadership is in transition. Human Resources executive directors leadership succession planningPrepare your organization with this roadmap.
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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 1, 2018
A Reel Leadership Article My thought going into Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle was “Do we really need another remake of a film?” There were also plenty of leadership lessons in Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. . Life and leadership are messy.
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Advisory Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 9, 2018
I selected Advisory Leadership as the best new leadership book for this year because it: Teaches leaders how to create a people-first culture (a must-have to achieve success in today's business world). Flashback to three years ago.because this book is so, so good!
Philanthropy Is a Leadership Issue
Connection Cafe
JUNE 28, 2016
One of the things I love most about fundraising is that it is completely dependent on leadership. In the recent Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report , leaders admitted that most of this isn’t happening at their nonprofits. Philanthropy is a leadership issue.
Servant Leadership In Action
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2018
Tomorrow, March 6, brings the release of the new definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Servant leadership is about always putting others first.
Inspiring Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2018
The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself.
Today's Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 22, 2018
Today's three leadership quotes come from Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power Of Presence. Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Kristi Hedges Leadership Quotes
Today's Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 29, 2018
Today's three leadership quotes come from Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power Of Presence. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Quotes QuotesA vision will go nowhere unless the leader feels it in her bones.
Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 27, 2017
Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. Flickr Image – ImageGroup.
Leadership Gems From John C. Maxwell
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Maxwell's book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect , are the abundant leadership and communication quotes , such as these: T o add value to others, one must first value others. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management John C. Maxwell Leadership Leadership Quotes
Today's Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 7, 2018
Today's three leadership quotes come from Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power Of Presence. Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Kristi Hedges Leadership Leadership Quotes
Today's Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 15, 2018
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes QuotesSome of my favorite quotes for leaders are: A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit -- Arnold H.
Today's Leadership Thoughts
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 2, 2018
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Joe Sweeney Leadership Leadership Thoughts Moving The NeedleTwo great thoughts from the book, Moving The Needle , by Joe Sweeney: If you have a big enough why , the how will take care of itself.
5 Ways Nonprofit Leadership Should Engage With Employees
TechImpact
APRIL 15, 2014
Image courtesy of Strategic Leadership Resources. It is important that your nonprofit’s leadership core is involved not only when their management skills are needed, but for when their people skills are needed, too.
Lessons in Capital Campaign Leadership: A Reflection
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 20, 2014
The subject was capital campaign leadership and the panel of speakers was comprised of three of the most influential and successful volunteer fundraisers in our community. Nonprofit Management AFP capital campaign leadership nonprofit board of directors
Arrogance in Nonprofit Leadership: It Just Doesn’t Belong Here
Connection Cafe
MAY 15, 2015
I occasionally am exposed to a disease that shows up in nonprofit leadership: arrogance. . Yes, we need to invite confidence in the organization through our own portrayal of competency and leadership.
Today's Leadership Thought
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 20, 2017
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Phyllis Diller Smile"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." - Phyllis Diller.
Today's Leadership Thought
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Change Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." -- Charles Da rwin.
Six Maxims For Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 7, 2015
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Maxims I so appreciate this advice from William Arthur Ward , one of America''s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice.
Today's Leadership Thought
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Today's Leadership Thought: "The ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." - Albert Schweitzer. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Management
Community Leadership and Volunteering: A Gateway to Happiness
VolunteerMark
MARCH 26, 2015
Volunteering your time serves an important function in your community. To put this into perspective, in 2011 American’s volunteered almost 8 billion hours of their time, which accounted for over $170 billion worth of labor.
Leadership Conversations
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 19, 2015
Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pages. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books
The Leadership Test
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 9, 2015
One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things. Only persuasion is leadership.
Realignment #6: Relationship-Driven Leadership
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Instead it is highly dependent on a new type of leadership—not only of the CEO level but of stakeholders throughout the organization. All paths are enabled by people, catalyzed and guided by those in leadership positions. “ The Next Phase of Association Leadership.
Leadership And Business Quotes From Former U.S. Presidents
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Some of my favorite leadership and business quotes from former U.S. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Quotes Quotes U.S.
Five Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership QuotesSome of my favorite quotes for leaders are: A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit -- Arnold H.
My Favorite Nelson Mandela Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
My favorite Nelson Mandela leadership quotes are: "Lead from the back--and let others believe they are in front." "The Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes Nelson Mandela
Balancing Personal and Organizational Brand: Networked Leadership
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 22, 2014
Earlier this month, I facilitated a workshop for leaders of community foundations in New Jersey for the Knight Digital Media Center on the topic of practical network leadership skills. Leadership
Today's Leadership Thought
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 4, 2015
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Step Up Book Authors Talk About Leadership And Leadership Moments
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”?
50 Chapters About Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2017
The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. This book seems ideal for busy managers who don't have lots of time to read leadership books.
Building A Nonprofit Leadership Team That Works
TechImpact
OCTOBER 16, 2014
On top of all that, depending on the size of your nonprofit, you’re responsible for assembling a leadership team. Here are a few tips to help you the next time you’re building a leadership team. Leadership leadership nonprofit nonprofits
Today's Thoughts About Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 24, 2017
Hanson a few years ago where he offered these keen observations about leadership: The longer the contact with those you offer leadership to, the more scrutiny you will receive and the more self-disciplined you must be.
Leadership Blindspots
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Blindspots "A blindspot is an unrecognized weakness or threat that has the potential to undermine a leader''s success," explains author Robert Bruce Shaw.
John C. Maxwell Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 25, 2018
Maxwell's book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect , book are the abundant leadership and communication quotes, such as these: To add value to others, one must first value others. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management John C. Maxwell Leadership Leadership Quotes
Leadership Lessons From TouchPoints
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Touchpoint Leadership TouchPointsSome of my favorite parts of Douglas Conant's and Mette Norgaards' 2011 book, TouchPoints , are these lessons for leaders: You need to have dual vision.
4 Nonprofit Volunteer Leadership Techniques
TechImpact
MARCH 4, 2014
Leadership is a trait found in so few people it’s awe worthy when witnessed. The rest of must work at leadership. The post 4 Nonprofit Volunteer Leadership Techniques appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. True leaders are naturals. The lead because it is all they know. We must take time out of days to ensure we are being the effective leaders. The best leaders know when they’re being effective.
Leadership Quotes That Inspire
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2017
The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself.
The Intersection of Systems and Network Leadership
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
” I shared a copy of the visual on my Facebook wall and asked colleagues who are involved in social change networks, wondering out loud about the overlaps between “ system leadership ” and “ network leadership.” Found when researching systems thinking.
Today's Five Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2013
Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Quotes Some of my favorite quotes for leaders are: A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit -- Arnold H.
Leadership And Life Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn''t about advancing yourself.
The Power Of Positive Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 15, 2017
You'll learn how and why positive leaders transform teams and organizations in Gordon's new book, The Power of Positive Leadership. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Jon Gordon Leadership Leadership Books Positive Leadership
The Art Of Change Leadership
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.
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