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After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this year, my pick for 2015's best new leadership book is, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman , Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric values the next generation of employees hold in high regard. MORE
There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. MORE
" Leadership is the process of creating an environment in which people become empowered." -- Gerald Weinberg. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes MORE
Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. MORE
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. Bottom line is, if your leadership team isn’t heavily involved with your organization, isn’t transparent, and doesn’t know most of the staff, it will be difficult to make a serious impact. Kick off employee giving by having your leadership team give first. MORE
Demonstrate your leadership credibility by: Practicing what you preach. The Leadership Challenge. Credibility Credible Leaders Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management LeadershipWalking the talk. Ensuring your actions are consistent with your words. MORE
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. Nonprofit Management Fundraising Plan marc pitman nonprofit leadership npEXPERTS philanthropy Philanthropy by the Numbers Strategy MORE
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Orlando, FL/ $625. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / TBD. The purpose of the Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium is to highlight current best practices, lessons learned from the field, and trends in effective nonprofit and philanthropic board leadership, as well as board recruitment and retention. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. MORE
Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. MORE
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership QuotesThe leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell. The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask -- Peter Drucker It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit -- Harry S. MORE
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill. MORE
And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Best 2018 Leadership Book Best Leadership Books Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Oren Jay Sofer Say What You Mean MORE
Maxwell ’s book, The 5 Levels of Leadership. It’s one of my favorite and most useful books about leadership. The highest level leaders (Level 5) are measured by the caliber of leaders they develop, not the caliber of their own leadership. Take the time to read John C. MORE
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership BooksIf you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish. MORE
Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. And, then share it with or gift it to all your managers and employees in leadership positions. 2019 2020 Best New Leadership Book Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Paul Smith MORE
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. MORE
Today's three leadership quotes come from Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power Of Presence. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership QuotesA vision will go nowhere unless the leader feels it in her bones. You don't lose your credibility from failure but from how you handle it. Executive presence means much more than making a fantastic first impression. It's about impressions made over time. MORE
Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. MORE
Today's leadership thought is John Wesley's Rule : Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can. MORE
One of my favorite leadership quotes from the new book, Humanocracy , by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini is: Leadership, put simply, is the ability to change things for the better. MORE
As Baby Boomers age and retire, nonprofit leadership is in transition. Human Resources executive directors leadership succession planningPrepare your organization with this roadmap. MORE
Here is a terrific leadership lesson from the book, 1001 Ways To Energize Employees : “Nothing creates more self-respect among employees than being included in the process of making decisions” – Judith M. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership MORE
Through HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program, tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources. They provide national leadership on key issues that affect Latino participation in our political process, including immigration and naturalization, voting rights, election reform, the Census and the appointment of qualified Latinos to top executive and judicial positions. Grassroots Leadership. MORE
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership Leadership TipsBe decisive A manager who can't make a decision or who can't make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager's team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision. MORE
What is leadership? Knowing that management is directive and leadership is connective is a great place to start, but social good leaders often struggle with understanding and balancing these two. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What fundraising leadership is really about. Balancing external and internal leadership. The Wake Up Call leadership research. MORE
“ Leadership is a choice, not a position ” – Stephen R. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes Stephen R. Covey. Covey MORE
Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes"A man should never be ashamed to say he has been wrong, which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday." -- Alexander Pope. MORE
The Importance of Leadership Annual Giving. Leadership annual giving programs are designed to bridge the gap between annual giving and major giving. Annual giving and major giving are both stronger with the help of an integrated leadership annual giving program. What is Leadership Annual Giving? Definitions of leadership annual giving vary widely. Depending on your constituent base, your leadership gifts may be $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 or more. MORE
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.” -- Michelangelo MORE
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 Leaders Leadership Leadership Quotes Nelson Mandela MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. Communicating Communications Skills Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management LeadershipWhen I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. MORE
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. MORE
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership Negotiation"Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see it as a place you go to give, and not a place you go to take." -- Anthony Robbins. MORE
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. MORE
Today’s Leadership Thought “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership MORE
Yes, it will take you some time to read Joshua Spodek 's book, Leadership Step by Step. The time and effort you put into, Leadership Step by Step , will be well worth it! What Vince Lombardi said about winning applies to leadership: it's not a sometimes thing, it's an all the time thing. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Joshua Spodek Leadership Leadership Books MORE
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. Leadership is based on the influence-through-persuasion at the front end, combined with accountability at the back end. Clark. MORE
Here are some leadership books I highly recommend: Best Leadership Books Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management LeadershipStarting to choose which business books you'll read this summer? MORE
Leadership During Times of Change. Listen in to hear Eddie Thompson, Founder and CEO of Thompson & Associates, Mark McCampbell, Senior Vice President of Advancement Resources, and Betsy Chapin Taylor, CEO of Accordant, talk about the challenges of leadership during times of change, why purpose and values are central to good leadership, and the importance of reconsidering strategy right now to lead your organization into a successful future. Leadership strategies. MORE
Brian Tracy Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Quotes MORE
LeadershipSome 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. MORE
Because Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Duncan's change-friendly leadership approach includes knowing how to leverage the Champions, Agents, Sponsors and Targets within your organization. You'll also likely enjoy as I did all the great leadership quotes sprinkled throughout the book, such as these: Losing good people is costly. MORE
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NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Today's leadership thought is John Wesley's Rule : Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2020
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2020
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
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 Leaders Leadership Leadership Quotes Nelson Mandela
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 19, 2020
One of my favorite leadership quotes from the new book, Humanocracy , by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini is: Leadership, put simply, is the ability to change things for the better.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Demonstrate your leadership credibility by: Practicing what you preach. The Leadership Challenge. Credibility Credible Leaders Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management LeadershipWalking the talk. Ensuring your actions are consistent with your words.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 22, 2020
“ Leadership is a choice, not a position ” – Stephen R. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes Stephen R. Covey. Covey
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. Nonprofit Management Fundraising Plan marc pitman nonprofit leadership npEXPERTS philanthropy Philanthropy by the Numbers Strategy
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 20, 2020
Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Servant leadership is about always putting others first.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Here is a terrific leadership lesson from the book, 1001 Ways To Energize Employees : “Nothing creates more self-respect among employees than being included in the process of making decisions” – Judith M. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership Leadership TipsBe decisive A manager who can't make a decision or who can't make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager's team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2020
And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Best 2018 Leadership Book Best Leadership Books Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Oren Jay Sofer Say What You Mean
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Maxwell ’s book, The 5 Levels of Leadership. It’s one of my favorite and most useful books about leadership. The highest level leaders (Level 5) are measured by the caliber of leaders they develop, not the caliber of their own leadership. Take the time to read John C.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 8, 2019
" Leadership is the process of creating an environment in which people become empowered." -- Gerald Weinberg. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 21, 2020
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership QuotesThe leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell. The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask -- Peter Drucker It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit -- Harry S.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 10, 2020
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership BooksIf you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
What is leadership? Knowing that management is directive and leadership is connective is a great place to start, but social good leaders often struggle with understanding and balancing these two. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What fundraising leadership is really about. Balancing external and internal leadership. The Wake Up Call leadership research.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 17, 2019
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. Communicating Communications Skills Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management LeadershipWhen I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 9, 2018
After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this year, my pick for 2015's best new leadership book is, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman , Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric values the next generation of employees hold in high regard.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 27, 2020
Brian Tracy Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 11, 2020
LeadershipSome 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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership Negotiation"Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see it as a place you go to give, and not a place you go to take." -- Anthony Robbins.
Connection Cafe
MAY 23, 2019
The Importance of Leadership Annual Giving. Leadership annual giving programs are designed to bridge the gap between annual giving and major giving. Annual giving and major giving are both stronger with the help of an integrated leadership annual giving program. What is Leadership Annual Giving? Definitions of leadership annual giving vary widely. Depending on your constituent base, your leadership gifts may be $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 or more.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Orlando, FL/ $625. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / TBD. The purpose of the Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium is to highlight current best practices, lessons learned from the field, and trends in effective nonprofit and philanthropic board leadership, as well as board recruitment and retention. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. And, then share it with or gift it to all your managers and employees in leadership positions. 2019 2020 Best New Leadership Book Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Paul Smith
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 13, 2019
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 31, 2020
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2019
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 2, 2020
Yes, it will take you some time to read Joshua Spodek 's book, Leadership Step by Step. The time and effort you put into, Leadership Step by Step , will be well worth it! What Vince Lombardi said about winning applies to leadership: it's not a sometimes thing, it's an all the time thing. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Joshua Spodek Leadership Leadership Books
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 12, 2019
Today’s Leadership Thought “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 2, 2020
Here are some leadership books I highly recommend: Best Leadership Books Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management LeadershipStarting to choose which business books you'll read this summer?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
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. Leadership is based on the influence-through-persuasion at the front end, combined with accountability at the back end. Clark.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 26, 2019
Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Servant leadership is about always putting others first.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 21, 2019
Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes"A man should never be ashamed to say he has been wrong, which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday." -- Alexander Pope.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 24, 2020
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.” -- Michelangelo
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 27, 2019
Today's three leadership quotes come from Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power Of Presence. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership QuotesA vision will go nowhere unless the leader feels it in her bones. You don't lose your credibility from failure but from how you handle it. Executive presence means much more than making a fantastic first impression. It's about impressions made over time.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 14, 2019
Because Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Duncan's change-friendly leadership approach includes knowing how to leverage the Champions, Agents, Sponsors and Targets within your organization. You'll also likely enjoy as I did all the great leadership quotes sprinkled throughout the book, such as these: Losing good people is costly.
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. Bottom line is, if your leadership team isn’t heavily involved with your organization, isn’t transparent, and doesn’t know most of the staff, it will be difficult to make a serious impact. Kick off employee giving by having your leadership team give first.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Through HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program, tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources. They provide national leadership on key issues that affect Latino participation in our political process, including immigration and naturalization, voting rights, election reform, the Census and the appointment of qualified Latinos to top executive and judicial positions. Grassroots Leadership.
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