The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

Arguably one of the most important steps in collecting individual stories is interviewing someone about their story. Story interviews can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions. This question came to mind after teaching two recent workshops where I walked people through a couple of activities that help them tell their own story.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Candidly and step-by-step, with a book chapter devoted to each of the 11 strategies, Barnett teaches you how to: Regain confidence and optimism after a job loss. Score a perfect 10 interview in-person and online. Question: How has the pandemic changed the landscape for job seekers? Create a focused job search game plan.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. Lewis Earlier this year, the authors answered this question for us: Question : What are the couple best next steps for a workplace leader to take after reading your book? Changing the question invites us to think more creatively about possible answers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Today, Paul kindly answered the following questions about his new book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why? It didn’t take long). That wasn’t fair.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

Candidly and step-by-step, with a book chapter devoted to each of the 11 strategies, Barnett teaches you how to: Regain confidence and optimism after a job loss. Score a perfect 10 interview in-person and online. Rob Barnett Today, Barnett answered these questions for us: Why did you write your book, Next Job, Best Job ?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” Have you ever tried? It pays to look for yourself, to ask questions. Greg’s passion is evident throughout the interview as he explains the concept of engagement fundraising and why it is so crucial. It’s a myth. You sure can!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

Especially helpful sections in the book is the one on how to effectively interview via Zoom and similar video conferencing platforms, and also the section on creating a 90-day plan to ensure success in your new job. His playbook, guide and techniques incorporate real life examples, research, and a little tough love.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

Create discussion groups in your online member community inspired by topics from your career center, such as job interview tips or resume techniques, to deliver a superior member experience. Dedicate specific feeds for members looking for mentors, individuals searching for new jobs, and a safe space to ask questions.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A holistic provider may ask more probing questions than a traditional doctor. a holistic consultant will ask these kinds of questions: “What is keeping you up at night?” “What is going on in your organization that is causing pain?” A holistic operations consultant operates in the same way. That is a very specific project.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2021

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

When she’s not representing political prisoners, journalists, and victims of mass atrocities around the world, she co-teaches the Human Rights course at Columbia Law School, and serves as co-founder and President of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which aims to advance justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Question: Why did you decide to write Sell Yourself ? Most people know that they have to sell themselves during a job interview or an annual performance evaluation at work. And no other book on personal branding teaches readers the sales skills that will help them sell that brand—sell themselves—like a pro.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

He answered all my (very rudimentary) questions with a lot of patience and the mannerisms of a natural-born teacher. Dave kindly met with me for a one-on-one training session on Candid’s resources, and I was absolutely amazed by what was available to nonprofits for free through the library. and Gail Miller Family Foundation , and others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Based on 2,000 interviews with leaders around the globe during the height of the pandemic, Competing In The New World Of Work , by Keith Ferrazzi , provides a blueprint for how to now capitalize on all we’ve learned during the pandemic so your organization can stay competitive in the future. Sensitive topics are openly discussed.

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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. If they do, they are typically “resistant” learners, often questioning the value of the technology. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2014

In honor of Idealware's On Demand Tactical Technology Planning product coming to TechSoup, I interviewed Andrea Berry to learn more about her background, the importance of technology planning, and more. Online training seemed like the best format for teaching technology planning. Got any tech planning questions?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Here are some rituals that I have consistently used over the past few decades: Review the Past Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I was fortunate to work with Eve Simon and Cindy Leonard on this makeover.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

She was also interviewed on the City Arts and Lectures podcast recently and well worth a listen. AI and the Future of Humans: The Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center interviewed experts about their predictions about the impact of AI. Will people be better off in 2030?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2018

The book is based on a five-year research project where Janus interviewed hundreds innovative nonprofit organizations. Her book is based on traveling the country and visiting and interviewing dozens of social entrepreneurs who started nonprofits such as Teach for America, City Year, DonorsChoose, charity:water, and others.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? How long does it take to start a nonprofit?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 14, 2020

and global workplace tracking, including interviews of employees and managers from 160 counties, interviews with leading economists and roundtable interviews with CHROs (Chief Human Resource Officers) from 300 of the world’s largest organizations. Question: Why don’t employee engagement programs work?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why? It didn’t take long).

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Without proper “education,” landing an interview let alone a job working in digital marketing was a pipedream—I found myself stuck, making minimum wage, wearing a well-known green apron simply for the health benefits. That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why? It didn’t take long).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Question: Do you believe someone is more likely to be a successful entrepreneur if they previously worked in a non-entrepreneur business? Question : What can a budding entrepreneur learn from watching television shows, such as Shark Tank? Question: What is your advice for entrepreneurs for a post-pandemic time?

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

In this interview, Julia shares some of the strategies she teaches her clients, including her secret formula for social media calendars, how nonprofits can improve engagement on their social channels, and the one thing she wishes nonprofits would stop doing online. Julia: There are two pieces to this question.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2011

As someone interviewing for a top job, how can you detect warning signs of organizational system decay *before* your professional credibility is on the line? The Seven Questions. If they can’t/won’t produce a plan, or if the plan doesn’t make sense, ask follow-up questions. ” Follow-up questions might be.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2017

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

This week, Wood, answered questions about his book, the lessons he teaches, and the remarkable work of Team Rubicon. Wood : That''s a tough question. "And we can all benefit from a strategic way to approach problems and decisions," he adds. And, how to be prepared -- physically, mentally and emotionally.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : Why do so many people go through life having never Assessed Their Starting Point by answering the Self-Assessment Questions featured in your book? Any idea why?

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