Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As I interviewed over 120 people, I looked for themes–and I organized stories into chapters based on the characteristics and approaches that the women were demonstrated. Boorstin : In the 16 years I’ve been a reporter at CNBC and the six years before that I worked for Fortune Magazine , I’ve interviewed thousands of CEOs.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

According to Forbes magazine, one quarter of fledgling nonprofits will close their doors this coming year and almost half will be gone within three years of founding. They will have good advice about ways to structure your nonprofit finances responsibly. Have several interviews before you offer the job. . These tips can help: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Interview Experts. A 10-question blog interview with an expert in an area related to your nonprofit’s mission and programs can be interesting to your supporters. Interview a professor, government official, or esteemed professional, such as a scientist, social worker, activist, or artist.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along. • Do something that you are afraid to do. Shake it up and do something different.

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JANUARY 25, 2012

--Martha Beck, Finding Your Way in a Wild New World Like many of you, I know Martha Beck from her O Magazine column (it's the first thing I read), and her many self-help books (e.g. She always delivers good advice with a healthy dose of humor. Finding Your Own North Star , The Joy Diet ). I was *beyond* thrilled to receive both!

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Interview Experts. A 10-question blog interview with an expert in an area related to your nonprofit’s mission and programs can be interesting to your supporters. Interview a professor, government official, or esteemed professional, such as a scientist, social worker, activist, or artist.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

and Kimberly Wilson interviewed me for the Tranquility du Jour Podcast (thanks, Kimberly!). LINK LOVE *GREAT* article: Nicholas Kristof's Advice for Saving the World Top Ten Ideas to Slow Down this Holiday Season Green Career Webinar December 17th (only $5!) November was a good month for press. Plan Your 2010: Craft Inc. and Craft Inc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Interview Experts. A 10-question blog interview with an expert in an area related to your nonprofit’s mission and programs can be interesting to your supporters. Interview a professor, government official, or esteemed professional, such as a scientist, social worker, activist, or artist.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Susanna has a big techie network, as an early community leader at the pivotal publication Wired and then on the staff of Macworld , PCWorld and Outside magazines. Over the next few years, we interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, startups, and ecosystem builders. We both started in tech in San Francisco.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Susanna has a big techie network, as an early community leader at the pivotal publication Wired and then on the staff of Macworld , PCWorld and Outside magazines. Over the next few years, we interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, startups, and ecosystem builders. We both started in tech in San Francisco.

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OCTOBER 1, 2008

I recently listened to a fantastic interview with Corn on Krista Tippett's Speaking of Faith podcast, which I highly recommend. The episode's show notes includes a transcript of the interview, videos of Corn doing yoga and an unedited version of the podcast.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Susanna has a big techie network, as an early community leader at the pivotal publication Wired and then on the staff of Macworld , PCWorld and Outside magazines. Over the next few years, we interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, startups, and ecosystem builders. We both started in tech in San Francisco.

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MARCH 5, 2009

Her work has appeared in FundraisingRaising Success magazine, CSAE’s Association Agenda , CharityVillage , and the Wild Apricot nonprofit technology blog. Soha: What would be your advice to nonprofits who would like to create community engagement programs? social media. She can be reached at soha_elborno@yahoo.ca.

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JULY 31, 2009

On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us Below is an edited transcript of the interview which you also can listen to online , or subscribe to via iTunes. They have a magazine called Race, Poverty and Environment Magazin e. It was in their magazine, and there was a nice launch party. Cognitive dissonance?

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

You can learn more about how they got started, how they promote the program, and what advice they have for other nonprofits in our She’s the First interview. Monthly donors enjoy perks such as a free quarterly magazine, calendar, and exclusive member email updates. Doctors Without Borders: Field Partners.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

You can listen to my interview with Jensine on the Big Vision Podcast website, or on iTunes. I'm a complete magazine and media addict. Women would write, "I fell off my chair when I read about this," and "I've been thinking about my own own media source, my own magazine." Our first magazine was published in 2004.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. The interview went so well that I was offered a full-time web developer position on the spot. What’s your advice to nonprofit professionals? What is your advice about consuming the news these days and how to be an activist but also balance self-care.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011 "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks StLouis magazine is featuring in its January issue 60 companies that they deemed "great places to work". . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

After meeting her at the Global Engagement Summer last spring, I knew I wanted to grab her for an interview before she became too famous. She has been named a Haas Public Service Fellow at Stanford, a Top 10 College Woman by Glamour Magazine , and a Person You Should Know by CNN. What advice do you have for them?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. Its from William Arthur Ward , one of Americas most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2010

They provide the following great, simple and straight-forward advice about giving feedback: Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Saturday, July 10, 2010 How To Give Constructive Feedback Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called " 144 Ways To Walk The Talk."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Via the App, David promises to bring his communications industry expert advice and wisdom right to your fingertips. David just launched his new App, called " Ask David." Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Hes the author of three best-selling books, including Re-engage and The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." Take a moment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite books 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? Author Peter F.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Brown recently wrote in Smart Companies Thinking Bigger magazine, that you should “ask a group of current, former and potential customers the following questions:" If you’re a current or former customer, why did you start using us? Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

It acts somewhat similar to an email spell checker, and you can select the suggested alternatives or ignore the advice. ToneCheck , a software program that works with Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007 and 2010, helps to ensure your tone is clearly communicated and understood. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

Reynolds shared her expertise with me recently during an interview. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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