Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 24, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Technology Support as Teaching April 24, 2007 I’ve been thinking a lot about technology support lately. First, there is the question of what they know. Really a lot. Where is this client, now ?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

Tech nonprofit” is an emerging term that refers to a tech startup that is building software or web applications using a nonprofit model for social impact. Tech nonprofit” is an emerging term that refers to a tech startup that is building software or web applications using a nonprofit model for social impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The questions we need to ask go beyond the immediate revenue numbers. Some nonprofits are increasingly experimenting with combining wealth scoring, RFM market research, and additional behavioral and demographic data with the goal of building more precise predictive models for mid-level prospects. . What is the speed of upgrade?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2018

It’ll teach you how to leverage the power of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership to consistently make extraordinary sales. Deb Calvert Today, Deb Calvert shared these additional insights about selling: Question : When did the change to today's new type of buyer take place? And, in a manner fitting for today’s buyer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

This example from Teach for America is a photograph of handwritten thank you note from a student to an TFA alumni thanking them for making a difference. 5. Images, Questions, and Comments Inspire Facebook Engagement. The real question for you to answer which images drive better engagement. Images work for engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2015

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Ask questions to clarify 64. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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