Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.
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Time To Check In On Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 2021
Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.
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Time To Check In On Your New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 15, 2021
Now three months into 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.
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Learn MBA Skills In 12 Weeks
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the business world. This book is the result of what we have learned teaching leadership and business acumen classes to rising and senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies for twenty years,” share authors Nathan Kracklauer and Bjorn Billhardt.
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Cause Camp Spring 2021 Recap – It’s Time To Think Bigger
NonProfit Hub
MAY 17, 2021
Tammy threw the traditional partnership model out like it was day-old takeout. Her presentation focused on a greater vision where shared value was created through mutually beneficial relationships that solve social problems. . The post Cause Camp Spring 2021 Recap – It’s Time To Think Bigger appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
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The Fresh, New Approach For How Governmental Leaders Achieve Unparalleled Success
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 22, 2023
Furthermore, the outdated model that worked well at one time—identifying a problem and creating a program designed to solve it—is giving way to new, muti-sector approaches to create public value.” Involve people closest to the problem. Make boundaries flexible. Forge unity form diversity. Eggers D onald F.
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How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 13, 2011
How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish? When thinking about fundraising, many nonprofits and funders believe in the old adage, “Give a person a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a person to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” What you think? Guest post by Paul Connolly. In a vacuum, it can be marginal.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2020
With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.
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How To Achieve Constant Learning By Breaking Free From Chronic Performance
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Spending most of your time trying to minimize mistakes. Among the many techniques Briceño teaches, the book also offers four tips for helping your team continuously advance their skills, even when it feels like there’s no time to problem solve: Why most managers often misuse praise—and what you should do instead to help your team improve.
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What Your Nonprofit Needs To Know About Machine Learning
Global Giving
APRIL 25, 2020
To do this, we use a process called machine learning that allows us to “teach” computers how to tackle these tasks. But by using modern computer processors to perform these calculations at high volumes, data scientists can create models capable of solving complex problems. What kinds of problems can machine learning solve?
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Pardot’s Name Has Changed—What Does This Impact?
Cloud 4 Good
JULY 12, 2022
No problem! I would have liked to have seen it renamed to Marketing Cloud Lead Engagement since it already has an excellent built-in Lead Scoring and Grading model that is easily customizable, or for the premium editions to be renamed Einstein Lead Scoring for Pardot (boom!)—both Want to create a quick list of new donors?
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Paul Smith Teaches You How To Sell With A Story
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul's new book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. Storytelling is a skill.
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2021
With 2022 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022.
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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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Time To Check In On Your 2016 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 3, 2016
So, now it's a good time to check on your progress with your New Year's Resolutions for how to be a better leader. You made it through the first half of 2016. Hopefully, you're still doing great. So good that you're ready to add another one or two resolutions to your list to tackle during the remainder of the year.
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What can nonprofit technology trainers learn from the social work field to improve their training techniques?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 2, 2014
I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. It typically involves a substantial commitment of time, energy, and emotion. Here’s a quick overview of the framework: Stage 1: Pre-contemplation – This is denial where you think not changing is not a problem.
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How to Navigate the Post-COVID Novel Nonprofit Economy
Bloomerang
MAY 24, 2021
W e’re living in a new time of disruption , Solis argues, making old ways of doing things obsolete. We looked at problems associated with “status quo” management and thinking. And I think striving for mediocrity or settling for mediocrity is not okay in a time of both great disruption and also great opportunity for innovation.”.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham: Transforming Student Journeys Through Salesforce
Cloud 4 Good
AUGUST 5, 2021
Since 1969, UAB has utilized its union of a university extension center and pioneering academic medical center to save lives, solve problems, expand knowledge, and open doors. . You May Also Enjoy: Success Story: Creating Equity in Education With Teach For America + Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Written by Blake Becker.
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders And Managers
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2020
With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.
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Giving 2.0 ProjectU
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 11, 2013
Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. Carve out some time and explore the many useful resources and materials.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2020
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
With about one week before 2012020, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2020.
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Time To Select Your New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's 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 times Conduct annual (..)
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Build a Digital Ecology–Promote IT Collaboration Across Your Organization
.orgSource
MAY 1, 2023
This kind of outreach is time-consuming. Identify staffers who can be your IT ambassadors and fill these significant roles: Strategists Strategists are the visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity throughout the organization. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers.
Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice
Saleforce Nonprofit
JUNE 24, 2021
Bryan Stevenson (BS): It’s important that we have a new consciousness about the problems created by our history. When we teach history in the United States, we often skip the parts that are not so wonderful. Getting proximate to the problem was where the real transformation was. It’s not always obvious.
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How To Sell With A Story
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. That wasn’t fair.
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Tech2Empower: The Llama Pack Project
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
There was tremendous value for Alejandra to have two full days of access to technical experts to help solve her technical problems. And, while the hike was steep, it was not as steep as the Stanford Dish where I walk all the time, but at high altitude is was a workout. That is what the #Tech2Empower program is all about!
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42 Ways To Get Better At Getting Better
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Focus on the solution rather than the problem. Coaching during a game/exercise can be helpful, but teaching during a game/exercise is distracting and counterproductive. Lemov''s previous book is Teach Like a Champion. Leadership Books Leadership Teaching Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Practice Perfect'
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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit
ASU Lodestar Center
OCTOBER 16, 2020
As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. are available?
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Sell With A Story
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2020
Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. That wasn’t fair.
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It’s Not What You Know, It’s How You Learn
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
E-learning is using internet technology and your networks to learn in real-time – either as an individual, within your organization, or a network and learning is applied to get results. This e-mail exchange with a dozen or so colleagues evolved into a guest post about one aspect of the topic.
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NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth
ASU Lodestar Center
OCTOBER 11, 2013
They are called "next gen major donors," and according to a recent report issued by the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and 21/64 , they will "have tremendous influence on the direction of and support for efforts to improve local communities and solve global problems over the next several decades.". Only time will tell.
How Are You Doing With Your Leadership New Year's Resolutions?
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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Tips for Activating a Culture of Wellbeing in the Nonprofit Workplace
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 8, 2018
Many times the reaction to focusing on organizational culture and wellbeing is considered “soft” or “nice” stuff that not lead to results or impact. Flexible hours to accommodate personal time. Give real-time feedback and praise, established feedback loops for employees. Hike during staff retreat.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2019
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2018
With less than two weeks before 2019, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2019.
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Be decisive 20.
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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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42 Rules For Getting Better At Getting Better
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2012
Focus on the solution rather than the problem. Coaching during a game/exercise can be helpful, but teaching during a game/exercise is distracting and counterproductive. Lemov's previous book is Teach Like a Champion. Give feedback right away, even if it's imperfect.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2013
With only a couple weeks left of 2013, it''s time to select your New Year''s Resolutions for 2014. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year''s resolutions for leaders ?
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How Are You Doing With Your 2018 New Year's Resolutions?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 24, 2018
With just a few days left in the first half of this year, it's time to check in to see how we're doing with our New Year's Resolutions for 2018. Congratulations on everything you've accomplished so far.
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40 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2017
With only one one day left of 2017, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for 2018. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and tomorrow, think about which couple you want to work on during 2018.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2014
With only about a week left of 2014, it''s time to select your New Year''s Resolutions for 2015. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year''s resolutions for leaders ?
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Be decisive 20.
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