Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 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 new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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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. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Here are some great tips for how to be an effective mentor, from the new book, 50 Plus! , It's best to think in terms of headlines when you're mentoring somebody. Tell stories. by Robert L. Dilenschneider. Don't be authoritarian. Have something to say, and keep it short. Let them come to you for the details. Be informal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2014

A couple years ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Covey Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute The First 90 Days – Michael Watkins The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting. Note: If you want more background on servant leadership, please read pages 200-206. They are highly effective mentors and coaches. Their motivation and ability to make changes that safeguard their psychological health.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Mentoring is equally powerful. So, when he told a funny story, sang a silly song, or acted goofy, it was particularly memorable. He loved even more to teach. He lived to help other people learn. In the workplace, providing learning opportunities is one of the most powerful things you can do for an employee.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read. Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It is holding the nonprofit you serve, accountable by expecting information in a timely fashion; having your time respected; and having accurate reports that tell the story of what is happening inside the organization. It is not favoritism for some because of their social or professional influence and ability to cut a big check.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read. Van Gorder : Spend time with them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

She tells her authentic and personal story of what it means to discover her own sense of love and worth in her twenty-year career. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. It was a style of leadership that might not work as well in the world of today, but it was tremendously effective in the Ford Foundation of that era.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

They want effective leadership and have a desire to follow and to be led. . Leading where needed, listening and mentoring where you can. . Founder of light-on-light, a project addressing the stories of individuals and organisations making a positive and intentional impact on society. Accept that you’re in the driving seat!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

She tells her authentic and personal story of what it means to discover her own sense of love and worth in her twenty-year career. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

If you remember the story of the boy who cried wolf, then you understand your members’ reaction: “Another ‘important’ survey? Build consensus on steps to take by involving staff at all levels as well as volunteer leadership. If you survey your members too often, you create a condition called “survey fatigue.” PUHLEEZE. ”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Covey Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H. Some people suggested more than one book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The coaching with compassion method is based on five steps for intentional change , which the authors teach in the book using rich, inspiring and real-life stories and science-based, heavily researched exercises. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

posted by Sara Ebert Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. For top executives looking to mentor future leaders and collaborate with people who share their goals, nonprofits offer a unique structure that often flattens the hierarchy. Her story was featured in ASU Now last spring. Conclusion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. CEO of a sports team—dream job, right? I declare that I am.

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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?” Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle tells a great story. There were also plenty of leadership lessons in Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. . Life and leadership are messy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. CEO of a sports team—dream job, right? I declare that I am.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2021

In the book, O’Neil shares his deeply personal, honest, uplifting, inspiring and sometimes tragic story of grief and healing and his discovered most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. CEO of a sports team—dream job, right? I declare that I am.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Thank you to the book's publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Thank you to the book's publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Thank you to the book's publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It’s a love story for the ages: your association and your members. Ask more seasoned members to serve as a mentor or hold a leadership position. Like any good relationship, you and your members are stronger together. But the bond between you and your members needs attention to stay strong. Get them involved.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

The book (co-authored by Dick Weiss ) chronicles Michael’s story of going from an underdog athlete to a turnaround CEO, and how he took his student-athlete experience and translated those learned lessons to successes in his career. How early in life should someone find a mentor? An example could be a coach, teacher, or manager.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Workshops, panels, discussions, mentoring, a thriving job board, and networking are all part of WOC, as well as a sister branch, Allies in Action , for white allies to support and learn. Most importantly, we must connect DEI Strategies directly to fundraising impact through data, research, and success stories. and several countries.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Leadership style. Lack of leadership support. Delegate this responsibility to managers so directs have a consistent touchpoint to leadership. Besides changing your leadership tactics, set resources aside for specific employee engagement programs. Direct feedback loop between lower-level employees and leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2022

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Thank you to the book's publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Leadership training on communications styles.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

posted by Jacquelynn Sokol Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Jacquelynn Sokol is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Her nonprofit journey was featured in an ASU Now story in May 2020. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The ability to tell a story that captures the imagination of your donors and supporters and consequently inspires them to donate or get more involved is a skill only found in those who enjoy and excel at writing and who are committed to consistently improving their writing, grammar, and punctuation skills as well as increasing their vocabulary.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, more supportive co-workers. Having a dedicated peer mentor is usually effective and offers an additional contact other than a manager. About the Author.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

I entered a leadership position where one day I could be at a speaking engagement or meeting with a top donor and the next I was plunging a toilet or painting because we couldn’t hire help. This is not an uncommon story. Thankfully, I had far more encouraging mentors in my life who pushed me to go for it.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

Since its founding in 2002, CASE has been at the forefront of providing thought leadership for the growing field of social entrepreneurship. True to this commitment, I draw tremendous satisfaction from mentoring new social entrepreneurs, finding resources for them, and helping them avoid the pitfalls that I had experienced.

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