Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The book is divided into three sections: The first section includes: A focus on how and why women tend to build strong companies, staring with the structural challenges they must overcome to raise venture capital and scale their businesses. Can you share your favorite piece of advice? Is it finding the forest through the trees?

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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. Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? What classes are best?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My In reality, some companies have indeed used the idea of “purpose” to mask nefarious conduct.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions. King also recommends you develop and benefit from three information networks : Informal Advice Network – the people you go to for advice regarding a challenge or problem you are experiencing at work. getting support for your next promotion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My In reality, some companies have indeed used the idea of “purpose” to mask nefarious conduct.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The book is divided into three sections: The first section includes: A focus on how and why women tend to build strong companies, staring with the structural challenges they must overcome to raise venture capital and scale their businesses. Can you share your favorite piece of advice? Is it finding the forest through the trees?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2013

"Don''t Hire Jerks, No Matter How Talented," said Michael Lebowitz in an interview for The New York Times awhile back. He claims, and I agree, that no matter how talented the person may be, if he/she can''t fit into the company culture and work effectively with co-workers, it doesn''t matter how talented he/she is.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 9, 2011

Knowing why an employee leaves your company can help you to reduce your employee turnover rate. So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee. Would they recommend a friend apply for work at your company. How they would describe the morale in the company and in their department.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2022

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My In reality, some companies have indeed used the idea of “purpose” to mask nefarious conduct.

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Companies Culture Generation Question 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the new book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My Question: You talk about how purpose can actually help to boost company performance.

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Companies Culture Generation Question 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

"Don''t Hire Jerks, No Matter How Talented," said Michael Lebowitz a couple years ago in a interview for The New York Times. He claims, and I agree, that no matter how talented the person may be, if he/she can''t fit into the company culture and work effectively with co-workers, it doesn''t matter how talented he/she is.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

"Don't Hire Jerks, No Matter How Talented," said Michael Lebowitz in an interview for The New York Times awhile back. He claims, and I agree, that no matter how talented the person may be, if he/she can't fit into the company culture and work effectively with co-workers, it doesn't matter how talented he/she is. What do you like to do?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

An Interview with Ruy Fortini , Founder and CEO of Doare and official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. Small nonprofits in Brazil are usually created by social entrepreneurs in the slums or other low-income zones, people with no management skills but lots of love to give. It’s something incredible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My In reality, some companies have indeed used the idea of “purpose” to mask nefarious conduct.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Some common goals that an online community can help you reach include: Developing members’ skills. Many members join associations to hone professional skills such as team management, public speaking , or accepting and delivering feedback. Boosting member engagement.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s worth it to invest in digital analytics tools. . Each stage requires a new skill set, and much of the timing is driven by company culture and comfort level. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Without further ado, check out my interview with this consulting expert. Linda Widdop : My tech background began in 1993 when I got a job at a PC manufacturing company in Philadelphia working on an assembly line. Linda Widdop : Colleagues and clients rely on me to provide technology planning advice. Linda’s Background.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“What you won’t find is a book that specifically covers the challenge you face now: the CEO transition – a period that covers your first 6–12 months in the role , which is often the most challenging and crucial time for a company and its new leader.” Define priorities and strike the right balance between patience and action.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Through the discovery process, we discussed how some staff members had to go to remote villages that were a month’s walk through the mountains to conduct interviews. It’s not just useful for offline situations like interviewing people in rural India. They needed a mobile app that worked offline. TP: It’s the flexibility of use.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Which of your leadership skills helped you most to rise through the ranks at Zane Benefits? First, you must do whatever must be done to produce the best long-term results for the company, regardless of how difficult it may be. How much of what you read in books and on Blogs about how to lead Millennials do you believe is good advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

"Don't Hire Jerks, No Matter How Talented," said Michael Lebowitz in a recent interview for The New York Times. He claims, and I agree, that no matter how talented the person may be, if he/she can't fit into the company culture and work effectively with co-workers, it doesn't matter how talented he/she is. What do you like to do?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. These five competencies are the core of the EI skill set. 78% would work longer hours for a more empathetic company.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Over the next few years, we interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, startups, and ecosystem builders. Of course, neither company would have grown if the founders hadn’t also embraced one of the most famous entrepreneurial archetypes – the Maker. In the fall of 2017, we set off on the first of several lengthy expeditions to Europe.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Over the next few years, we interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, startups, and ecosystem builders. Of course, neither company would have grown if the founders hadn’t also embraced one of the most famous entrepreneurial archetypes – the Maker. In the fall of 2017, we set off on the first of several lengthy expeditions to Europe.

Lesson 52

Lesson Chapter San Francisco Test 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Over the next few years, we interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, startups, and ecosystem builders. Of course, neither company would have grown if the founders hadn’t also embraced one of the most famous entrepreneurial archetypes – the Maker. In the fall of 2017, we set off on the first of several lengthy expeditions to Europe.

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Chapter San Francisco Test Synchronous 52

BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Advice from BoardAssist on How to Successfully Recruit the Perfect Board Member. Never let more than a week go by during the interviewing period without contacting your candidate. Highlight what your potential board member will add to the team and how much you value the unique skills and experiences they have to offer.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 8, 2010

"Fast forward four years later, she's the owner of her own company. Below is an edited transcript of the interview, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast site , or through the iTunes Music Store. And in the course of that time she's gained enough skills to be able to do that, and that's what we're here for.

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BoardAssist

JULY 15, 2016

For advice on managing your junior board with a minimal amount of time, read our Top 9 Tips for Managing Your Junior Board. Getting your nonprofit’s message out in 2016 requires a completely different set of skills and communications techniques than it did in 2006 or 1996. Helping us Communicate in the year 2016.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Although Michelle has some deeply geeky skills, she writes from the perspective of a neo-luddite. Here's my interview: 1. When I first started out consulting, one of the first pieces of advice I got was that giving things away free is an avenue to getting business. These are the kinds of questions I want people to think about.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2006

Laura Allen is the co-founder 15SecondPitch , a company that help people to market themselves in 15 seconds on the phone, email, face-to-face, and on business cards. I met Laura at Boston Podcamp very briefly and grabbed her card so I could catch up with her for an interview for Blogher. Why did you launch your company?

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Their clients include companies like Blue Bottle Coffee , Numi Organic Tea , Premier Organics , and Revolution Foods. Below is an edited transcript of my Big Vision Podcast interview with Jose in late August. We don't seek out socially responsible companies. We look at companies that are doing good. And we do it for free.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2012

And you do that by: Creating the right image for yourself Increasing your public profile across your organization Exerting influence by driving change and inspiring people In an exclusive interview, Garfinkle answered these questions about his book: Question : How does a humble, introverted reader gain comfort to embrace your suggested actions?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

I went through a staff interview before I was hired as an Executive Director. There will be a lesson learned, there will be clear accountability and you might – just might – have mentored someone in important leadership skills. The best organizations and companies fail forward. The problem? This is often executed poorly.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 22, 2006

Today's transcript is from my interview with the founders of Back to Earth , an organic catering and outdoor adventure company. One of the things I've enjoyed the most about interviewing people for this podcast is seeing the similarities and connections that arise between people. I hope that you enjoy their interview.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

How do I deal with going through the interview process all over again? You’ll get expert advice and tips from them based on how they’ve gone through certain journeys in their lives. What tips or advice or best practices can you share that, you know, to get that process at least started? Sarah: Sure. Lisa: Yeah.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2009

I interviewed technology practitioners from the poverty law community about how they approach ROI and significant technology systems investments like client databases, document assembly systems, or video conference systems. Community managers need to be the “Internal Evangelist” for these companies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Sunday, March 21, 2010 Do Exit Interviews Knowing why an employee leaves your company can help you to reduce your employee turnover rate. So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee. The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional.

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