Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , by Nathan Magnuson , published in June this year. I selected this book because Magnuson tells it like it is, provides clear, practical, actionable advice and speaks with authenticity and in a conversational style that will resonate with young career professionals.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Perhaps this stems from a firsthand experience, or a close relative or friend whose life has been touched by same. Generally, most boards are going to need connectors — people who are good at thinking about their networks and reaching out as situations arise to get help/advice/support. Will they be involved? Will they make phone calls?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

I’m a huge fan of Joan Garry’s blog and podcast. I consider the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, dispensing practical and brilliant advice to nonprofits with her wonderful sense of humor. The chapter includes a highly useful and practical guide to building a crisis management plan.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The book is a masterful blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with introverts from all walks of life. But it doesn’t stop there – even seasoned fundraisers will find immense value in Brian’s fresh perspective and insightful advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2021

In his book, he shares his convictions on the fundamental tenets of: character commitment service leadership civility Each chapter tells the story of one of these tenets through compelling anecdotes of various characters in Courtney's life and career. For me, each story and chapter gave me the opportunity for self-reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

These expert practitioners share their real-life world stories, advice and the actions they took to be successful. Dilenschneider Question: How did you select the contributing practitioners/topics/chapters to include in the book? Read this book if you a PR professional needing to understand the modern PR world.

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Public Change Chapter Reflection 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2024

My best bit of advice: Ask, don’t assume. You may find out you are unnecessarily putting time into tasks and activities that are not important to the key people in your life, while missing out on what is important. Many women invest their precious and limited time and energy based on assumption rather than insight.

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Build Voice Exercise Chapter 60

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

My best bit of advice: Ask, don’t assume. You may find out you are unnecessarily putting time into tasks and activities that are not important to the key people in your life, while missing out on what is important. Many women invest their precious and limited time and energy based on assumption rather than insight.

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Voice Exercise Chapter Script 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed perspectives, tips, tools and practical advice to overcome the most typical challenges people encounter during the course of a career. The best piece of advice I received: you can’t win if you’re not at the table. I wanted a front row seat to observe and learn whatever I could.

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Learning Mentoring Chapter Leadership 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Most important, Su explores in depth, chapter-by-chapter the Five Ps : Purpose – Staying grounded in your passions and contributions, doing your highest and best work that has meaning and is making a difference. For many professionals, legacy, life purpose, and giving back move to the forefront at this stage.

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Game Attitude Chapter Leadership 92

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

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. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed perspectives, tips, tools and practical advice to overcome the most typical challenges people encounter during the course of a career. The best piece of advice I received: you can’t win if you’re not at the table. I wanted a front row seat to observe and learn whatever I could.

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Learning Mentoring Chapter Leadership 40

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I have been a longtime follower of the former first lady, but the more intimate parts of her origins I was unfamiliar with; fortunately, this event illuminated her background to me, as well as her next chapter post-White House. It is ultimately a call to action to be one’s best self, however your journey may unfold.

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Share Learning Classes Chapter 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2021

Most important, Su explores in depth, chapter-by-chapter the Five Ps : Purpose – Staying grounded in your passions and contributions, doing your highest and best work that has meaning and is making a difference. For many professionals, legacy, life purpose, and giving back move to the forefront at this stage.

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Leadership Game Attitude Chapter 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

One of the points he brings up is the importance of creating an environment where life/work balance flourish. The book devotes an entire chapter to the problem of working excessive hours. This is already happening in Europe (France has a no after hours email law ) and many Scandinavian countries focus on work life balance.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

This is the first generation that never knew life before smartphones. Today, chapters nationwide provide care packages to more than 300 hospitalized children every day. “My My advice to other nonprofits to connect with Gen Z audiences is to be engaging. Tech expertise + reliance on technology. Longest term giving potential.

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Director Intergenerational Influence Generation 89

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

They’re the heart that pumps life into your cause and the soul that fuels your mission. Whether it’s the instant spreadability of Twitter, the communal spirit of Facebook, or the captivating visuals of Instagram, each platform is a chapter in your storytelling saga. When they raise their voices, mountains move.

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Advocacy Tech Mobile Support 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Most important, Su explores in depth, chapter-by-chapter the Five Ps : Purpose – Staying grounded in your passions and contributions, doing your highest and best work that has meaning and is making a difference. For many professionals, legacy, life purpose, and giving back move to the forefront at this stage.

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Game Attitude Chapter Leadership 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 30, 2020

Most important, Su explores in depth, chapter-by-chapter the Five Ps : Purpose – Staying grounded in your passions and contributions, doing your highest and best work that has meaning and is making a difference. For many professionals, legacy, life purpose, and giving back move to the forefront at this stage.

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Game Attitude Chapter Leadership 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2018

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. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting. My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” What advice do you have for those struggling with their reinvention?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting. My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” What advice do you have for those struggling with their reinvention?

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Leadership Attitude Chapter Culture 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Most important, Su explores in depth, chapter-by-chapter the Five Ps : Purpose – Staying grounded in your passions and contributions, doing your highest and best work that has meaning and is making a difference. For many professionals, legacy, life purpose, and giving back move to the forefront at this stage.

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Game Attitude Chapter Leadership 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Erika Atkins, Director of Operations at Opening Act , a theatre program that teaches theatre skills to students from New York City’s most underserved schools to help them succeed in life. I encouraged her and offered her some advice. Then had a group conversation about what people were open to sharing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2013

Some of the mentors and the mentees shared their experiences and five reasons why you should make mentoring a part of your life follow: You Can Fit Mentoring Into Your Schedule. For example, having coffee with a new graduate or even exchanging an email or two can make a difference in a person’s life.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In the book, this section (taken from Chapter 2 ) is twice the length seen below. Just because someone is 19 and came of age using Facebook in his personal life does not mean that he can manage and implement your online communities on social media sites successfully. Just a FYI. 11 Qualities of an Effective Social Media Manager.

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Social Media Effective Media Management 275

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Most important, Su explores in depth, chapter-by-chapter the Five Ps : Purpose – Staying grounded in your passions and contributions, doing your highest and best work that has meaning and is making a difference. For many professionals, legacy, life purpose, and giving back move to the forefront at this stage.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

What new journey or chapter begins in their life? Considering the outcome or impact metrics, what do those metrics mean for constituents long-term? When someone completes a (program/service), what becomes available to them? What does it mean for a (person/community/place) to benefit from this (program/service/project)?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2014

In his book (May 13 release date), he shares is convictions on the fundamental tenets of: character commitment service leadership civility Each chapter tells the story of one of these tenets through compelling anecdotes of various characters in Courtney''s life and career. A real "gut check."

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Lesson Leadership Story Memphis 43

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2015

Li has worked extensively with leadership level executives in this digital transformation and the book distill hers advice to help them develop digital skills and strategies. Her advice boils down to three steps: listen, share, and engage. The chapter includes some tips on how to set up personal dashboards using various tools.

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Digital Strategy Chapter Advice 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2016

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. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

I went straight to the strategy and measurement chapters. The book defines a social media strategy as an overarching plan that creates meaningful engagement with stakeholders. These include: Conversation Starters. Relationship Approaches. Shareability. Integration. Community Management. Course Corrections. Reputation Management.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

My friend, Mazarine Treyz , is an accomplished woman: She is passionate about life and supporting nonprofit organizations. a chapter on how to manage conflict at your nonprofit, something I really wish I had learned in the beginning! I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be giving away a copy of the book for free to a reader!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2008

What is your best advice? The thesis of the book - (based on what I could gleam from the free download chapter) is: Personality is the unique,authentic, and talkable soul of your brand that people can get passionate about. not just on another blog but in your professional life. Any thoughts or resources? What resources?

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Voice Advice Personal Nonprofit 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 11, 2020

The progression contains four units : Understanding Yourself Leading Yourself Understanding Others Leading Others Each chapter within the four units provides you: Hands-on Exercises Reflection Questions Post-Exercise Observations "By the time you finish the book, you'll have competed 22 exercises."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

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. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. CA: Those who have asked are of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. GPA chapters are located across the United States.

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