Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

How could my knowledge and skills have been put to better use within my association? The entire staff and leadership worked very hard to create agility so that the “after hours three” no longer exists in those walls. How many more products and services could I have helped deliver to the industry we served?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s work-life advice column. Its not explicitly your job to fix your bosss problems (and you dont have the power or authority to do so if you arent in a leadership role). This is a super-charged opportunity to practice your managing up (aka managing your manager) skills. What can I do?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Our collection covers a variety of topics to meet you where you are in your nonprofit career—whether you’re brushing up on core skills, leveling up your leadership skills, or venturing beyond your comfort zone to get ahead of the curve on new technology. Here are nine free eBooks to check out for inspiration.

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eBook Skills Free Build 105

.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

The IT department didn’t always have a spot at the leadership table. Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. Reactions to your advice or feedback often surprise you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2014

Cultural barriers at the host organization and that my expertise and skills will be under utilized. I asked them: If you were on-boarding a new intern and you wanted them to be as successful as possible, what advice would you offer? Several colleagues offered some advice to nonprofits that want to work successfully with interns.

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International Advice Nonprofit Social Media 113

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. He adds that the book is useful to everyone who is interested in leadership, regardless of where they are in their career.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of course, it’s important to consider skills. The skill that got her promoted wasn’t balanced by the emotional readiness or sensitivity to undertake her new responsibilities. The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. “The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

And then theres Good Inside , which has become a go-to resource for parents seeking guidance and advice from expert coaches, along with a robust online community. Over the last year, CodeSignal also launched a product called Conversation Practice to help engineers and developers who are newer to the job market improve their soft skills.

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Education Companies Student Skills 91

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

You practice SPARK leadership if you: S hare Information P lay to Strengths A sk for Input and Appreciate Different Ideas R ecognize and Respond to Individual Needs K eep Your Commitments A great reminder from the President and CEO of American Management Association, Edward T.

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Leadership Practice Advice Associations 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. If the content serves your mission and programs and contributes to thought leadership, then it’s a go for LinkedIn. For example: 1. Tagging corporate sponsors and partners.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

You practice SPARK leadership if you: S hare Information P lay to Strengths A sk for Input and Appreciate Different Ideas R ecognize and Respond to Individual Needs K eep Your Commitments A great reminder from the President and CEO of American Management Association, Edward T.

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Leadership Practice Skills Advice 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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Leadership Childhood Attitude Advice 97

.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. Trust frayed on both the leadership and the employee sides of the equation. These five competencies are the core of the EI skill set.

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Virtual Work Skills Culture 221

TechCrunch

JULY 30, 2021

You’d think tech companies should be the paradigm of how to prep for leadership transitions, since they operate in such a constant state of flux. It’s best to record this history well before the intense swirl of a leadership transition begins. They’re far from it. Tech leaders can do this right and have done so.

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Leadership Tech Change History 107

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Even when you love your job, without the right support, it’s easy to experience symptoms of leadership fatigue like these. You could use some fresh advice. Solutions Day is the perfect antidote to leadership fatigue. We call that constellation of skills, Association 4.0 leadership. The thrill might not be gone.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 15, 2020

One of the wisest pieces of advice I ever received came from a supervisor of volunteers at my former workplace, a CASA program. For all of the interpersonal skills that are required for leadership, setting realistic expectations is just as important. Waiting to achieve our goals may be the toughest part of realizing them.

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Skills Practice Management Children 95

.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. It’s also a chance to adjust processes, staff skill sets, and align with the future road maps of your technology partners.” This Odd Couple disconnect happens to even savvy digital organizations. Innovation Willingness, ability, and processes to innovate 4.

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Technology Evaluation Attitude Digital 221

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Bill Bruce, CEO of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, gives this advice. “I I try to be very clear that no one is exempt from learning and mastering new skills.” Innovators and strategists complement each other’s skills and can work together to make the leap from ideas to processes.

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Collaboration Digital Organization Build 44

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 3, 2019

As the next generation of young nonprofit professionals gears up to take on new management positions, it’s imperative that you have a strong, ongoing leadership development program in place. It won’t happen overnight, but having an effective leadership training program is an essential part of your organization’s longevity and prosperity.

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Leadership Organization Instructional Instruction 74

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2011

There is no leadership, as typically defined, today! The models, theories, and approaches to leadership that have been espoused over the past 100 years have steadily lost effectiveness around the globe. They should also be skilled at helping those ideas become a reality. This helps make shared leadership both real and applied.

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Leadership Create Arizona Americorp 96

.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

To maximize that potential, it’s important to open space for newly acquired skills to grow and develop. You need to encourage and embrace the group’s leadership skills.” “We The podcast airs on July 20, so stay tuned for more great advice. Sometimes we have to empower our staff to make decisions,” Jennifer said.

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Associations Activities Active Activism 221

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2012

So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Two years ago, Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in her business' newsletter. It's so powerful I wanted to bring it back again this year as 2012 comes to a close.

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Advice Tulsa Profit Awareness 78

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2014

Question : Of the nine skills mentioned on page 7 to achieve SEAL-worthiness, which one have you witnessed to be the most difficult for business leaders to conquer? Question : For someone wanting to become a Navy-SEAL what is the one best piece of advice you would give that person? and don''t quit!

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Leadership Share New York Mind 104

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Q 2: What’s your advice to someone who wants to grow their career in advancement operations, particularly someone who is aiming to get into a leadership role? I will say in looking at any leadership role, take the time to learn the importance of all positions. Know that this is a journey, not a race.

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Atlanta University Database Director 97

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Find a mentor. And it’s true!

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Nonprofit Mentoring Leadership Professional 98

.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. Study the Future Leadership today asks you to become a student of tomorrow. Of the four bullets listed above, the last two seem to be the most challenging.

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Trend Influence Social Media Associations 221

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This year, hundreds of nonprofit experts have shared their advice, practical tips, and real-world solutions all to help the larger community navigate the complexities of running a nonprofit. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year.

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Review Grant Nonprofit Community 73

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Here is some good advice from Lee G. Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Bolman and Terrence E.

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Advice Leadership Structure Storytelling 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2014

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. His advice? Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Leadership Captivate Authoring Demographics 56

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2013

In addition to learning a lot about the ways businesses are creating experiences for their customers in Brian Solis' new book, What's The Future of Business , you'll be treated to dozens of compelling leadership, life and business quotes, such as these: "People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves." -- Paulo Coelho (..)

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Leadership Advice Knowledge Life 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Another example includes using AI to optimize volunteer engagement by aligning opportunities with individual skills and interests. Devi’s advice: understand the best use case for your organization and how you and your staff work best with the AI. In other words, use all your critical thinking skills.

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Conversation Nonprofit Adopt Generation 126

sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

We relied on each other for advice early in our careers and now, decades later, I continue to learn from her. If they have the work ethic, the drive, the tenacity, and mostly the adaptability—to me, the top skill for a fundraiser—we can teach them everything fundraising, the giving mechanisms, and how to make the ask,” White said.

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Fundraising Skills Roles University 99

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2014

Today, many of the most successful organizations on the planet intentionally use storytelling as a key leadership tool ,” explains Smith. Several companies, such as Kimberly-Clark , actively teach storytelling skills to their leaders. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leade With A Story Leadership Paul Smith Storytelling'

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Storytelling Leadership Tools Story 58

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2024

Here are ten lessons in surviving and moving forward when reporting to a leader who clearly lacks leadership skills and leaves co-workers wondering what they are doing in such positions of authority in the first place. The truth is they are likely envious of your good work, skills, and ability to complete projects.

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Strategy Nonprofit Leadership Lesson 110

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many of the characteristics we identified are the same skills that entrepreneurs use to grow start-up ventures. I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 At.orgSource we call that collection of wisdom our Association 4.0 Association 4.0:

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