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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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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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Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone.

Story 52

Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone.

Story 52

Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

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 (..)

Mentoring 53

Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

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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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The idea of getting on the phone with alumni to ask for donations can be extremely intimidating. This strategy will help you callers feel more at ease when it comes time to dial a real donor’s phone number. Listen for matching gift asks during calls and provide guidance to improve techniques. Create a standardized script.

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Guide Script Tips Gift 98

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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Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone.

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

So, it is important for us to incorporate techniques in daily work life that reduce the chances of this happening. The biggest difficulty I experience is the shifting from this forward flowing process of consuming, curating, and sense-making of content to learn versus to get something done.

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Content Tips Help Exercise 139

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

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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Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

For example, just a few weeks ago I decided to kick a bad habit to curb: sleeping with my mobile phone which was disrupting my sleep. In addition to getting the satisfaction of checking off items completed, I also reflect on how I could improve or streamline my process. I did it! Year in Review.

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Iowa Facilitation Teach San Antonio 50

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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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

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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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 78

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 83

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Chapter Story Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 69

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 (..)

Time 40

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Tips 40

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Mentoring 55

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 55

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd!

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Data Help Measure Analysis 107

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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Ideas Mentoring Leadership Goal 49

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2015

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique Team 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Team Policy Review 63

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Policy Technique Team 55