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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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Leadership Step By Step
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! Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Joshua Spodek Leadership Leadership Books
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Today's Three Leadership Tips
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.
Best New Leadership Book Of 2019
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.
Your Leadership Guidepost For 2020
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 7, 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 Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leader Leadership
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.
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.
Today's Five Leadership Quotes
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.
Leadership Conversations
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 Leadership
Today's Leadership Thought: Celebrate Learning
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Today's leadership thought comes from the new book, Trap Tales , by David M. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders LeadershipCovey and Stephan M. Mardyks. Rejoice and celebrate in the effort, the journey, and the process as much as in the end result.
5 Leadership Books To Read This Winter
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 17, 2020
AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role.
Today's Leadership Thought
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
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!
Today's Leadership Quote
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.
Servant Leadership In Action
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. Servant leadership is about always putting others first.
Today's Leadership Thought
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.
Change-friendly Leadership
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.
The Leadership Test
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.
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.
Today's Leadership Quotes
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.
The Art Of Change Leadership
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2019
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 book, Cheryl Cran.
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 114: Leadership in the Connected Office
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.
Best Leadership Book Of 2018
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2019
In December, I'll post my selection for the best new leadership book for 2019. 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 Book Books Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management
How to Maintain Strong Leadership in Your Organization
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 3, 2019
As the next generation of young nonprofit professionals gears up to take on new management positions, it’s imperative that you have a strong, ongoing leadership development program in place. Determine your leadership needs.
Nonprofit Board Leadership: Advice for Companies and Nonprofits
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 13, 2018
I recently had the pleasure of attending a Better World Leadership event in NYC at which Alice Korngold presented the findings of the 2018 Nonprofit Board Leadership Study. Alice emphasized the larger benefits that companies gain through nonprofit board leadership initiatives.
Inspiring Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 18, 2019
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
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership QuotesThe leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.
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.
Today's Leadership Quotes
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 8, 2019
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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.
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.
Today's Leadership Lessons
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership ManagementAs leaders, let's take a few minutes today to be sure we are doing all of the following: 1. Praise when compliments are earned. Be decisive. Say "Thank You" and sincerely mean it.
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.
A Leadership Book To Read This Year
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership book Performance AppraisalsIf 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?
3 Reasons You’ve Got to Have a Leadership Annual Giving Program
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.
Today's Leadership Quotes From John C. Maxwell
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2019
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 Leadership Leadership Quotes
Leadership Books To Read This Summer
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 7, 2019
Here are some leadership books I highly recommend: Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Summer ReadingStarting to choose which business books you'll read this summer?
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 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
Leadership Conversations: Must-Read Book For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations. Berson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Richard G.
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
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