Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? What actually happened? Why did this happen? What will we do next time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. Dallas recommends that each question should be graded on a scale of 1 to 3, with 3 being the best. Use the questions and the scoring for you and your employee to work together toward the highest ratings across the board.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. Ask questions. Learn and remember names.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 18, 2016

"There has never been a better time to be an author," says Fauzia Burke , "because for the first time authors have direct access to their readers. Because of this new dynamic and opportunity for authors, Burke, founder and president of FSB Associates , wrote her new book, Online Marketing for Busy Authors: A Step-by-Step Guide.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. They must also provide the authority and guidance that unites strategy, brand, and voice across the organization. You can build more collaborative teams.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Stephanie Hendrick, this year’s keynote speaker, is an author and multi-business owner who learned that a common theme in any field is mastering the mundane. We pair association professionals with industry partners to share 20 minutes of expert advice on jumpstarting innovative initiatives like these.

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JUNE 5, 2023

She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The That’s great advice for anyone considering scaling back. Allison’s first book “Connect to Influence,” offers advice for people whose palms turn cold at the thought of being alone in the crowd. “I We’d been living with COVID for some time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Consider this advice from author Paul R. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions : stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. Use title case to give a sense of authority . Get ready to launch your recurring gift program with advice from 1,000 recurring donors themselves.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Realize that people can tell more about you by the depth of your questions than by the quality of your statements. Separate the people from the problem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The next question, of course, is how? I’m going to assume that the question that started you down this path is, “How do I get current donors to increase their gifts?” Based on your answers to these questions, we can break your list into segments and create donor personas. About the Author. Start with a goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Now is a perfect time to read the leadership book, Leading With Gratitude , by authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Then, they supplement their insights and advice with stories of how many of today’s most successful leaders successfully incorporated gratitude into their leadership styles.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? What actually happened? Why did this happen? What will we do next time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2013

I really like author Paul R. Timm''s advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs. Timm is the author of, 50 Powerful Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Customers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2014

I really like author Paul R. Timm''s advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs. Timm is the author of, 50 Powerful Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Customers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Author Robert L. Dilenschneider Awhile back, Dilenschneider shared these added insights with us: Question: How many of the 25 people you profiled in your book were on your original list of landmark figures you planned to profile? Question: Of the 25, which one has impressed you the most and why?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

As you gear up for the busy holiday shopping season, consider this advice from author Paul R. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions: stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. Can I get you something else? What else can I get for you?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Just a little more advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? Get more great advice from their book. What actually happened?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 6, 2014

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? Get more great advice from their book. What actually happened?

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Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions: What’s the difference between an advisory board and a governing board? Having a good board agreement and bylaws in place—with the help of legal advice—at the beginning can head off some of the challenges discussed below.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2022

Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book's of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization : Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

I really like author Paul R. Timm's advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs. Here's what Timm recommends: Don't Ask : How was everything?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2016

Consider this advice from author Paul R. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions: Stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 16, 2014

I really like author Paul R. Timm''s advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs. Timm is the author of, 50 Powerful Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Customers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2022

Now is a perfect time to read the leadership book, Leading With Gratitude , by authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Then, they supplement their insights and advice with stories of how many of today’s most successful leaders successfully incorporated gratitude into their leadership styles. And how best should a leader do that?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2014

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? Get more great advice from their book. What actually happened?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Edinger , author of the new book, The Growth Leader. Edinger also provides invaluable advice and techniques for how to move your sales team from transactional interactions and toward consultative relationships by: Helping your customers with problems they don’t see. Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book's of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization : Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the book, Strategic.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? Get more great advice from their book. What actually happened?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 10, 2015

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? Get more great advice from their book. What actually happened?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In a Harvard Business Review Article , authors Robert S. Everyone who participated was an experienced risk manager and offered advice for how association leaders could help themselves and their volunteers to become more comfortable with uncertainty. They offer three categories of situations. These could be subdivided in multiple ways.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2015

Consider this advice from author Paul R. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions : stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2013

As you start to gear up for the fall and winter holiday shopping season, consider this advice from author Paul R. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions : stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. Can I get you something else?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader? I don't ask this question flippantly. These are the folks who know you best.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2015

Consider this advice from author Paul R. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions : stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. Good advice. Why or why not?

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