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. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

It’s part three of a series, cross-posted from his own blog , in which he draws on his experience to offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. Find advisors and mentors to build your business. Together, they allowed us to start this company in a big way – they were investors and mentors.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 21, 2013

As the European startup ecosystem matures, you would expect young entrepreneurs to enjoy ever-increasing access to useful advice from mentors, business leaders, experienced entrepreneurs, legal advisors and investors. Neil Rimer is a Partner and co-founder of Index Ventures. Be thoughtful about the first money you raise.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

At this crucial juncture, the views of venture capital market leaders, mentors and experts carry greater weight, and many of them have publicly and unequivocally advised founders to lengthen their project’s runway and push it into the black. One of the most interesting companies in our portfolio almost fell victim to this advice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

For over 10 years Heather has been my primary reference point and mentor for all things pertaining to online community management and social networking for nonprofits. for advice, and no doubt we will be regularly using her book too.”. September 9: Available for purchase on Amazon, McGraw-Hill and Barnes & Noble. Testimonials.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Make it Meaningful This is probably my most important piece of advice. Don’t try to cover everything in one meeting. Describe the board development programs that will be available in the future.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

When you were starting your nonprofit or starting on your journey in the nonprofit world, you probably had someone you could rely on for advice and a boost every now and then. And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2022

The demand for a platform to make the art of advice more accessible is thus easy for entrepreneurs to identify then pitch, but the serendipity — or the chasm between what makes someone an effective mentor versus just a speed dial for questions — is harder for them to scale. The more important milestone?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Ideally, one of these meetings will be a welcome from the executive director, which includes his or her unique advice and views on board service. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. Celebrate Success. Ideally, you might present both. Use the Buddy System.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Once folks know who you are, its less awkward to ask for advice, collaborate on a project, or offer feedback. Take advantage of learning opportunities Feedback from your manager, trusted colleagues, and mentors helps clarify areas for improvement. Build relationships Visibility will make building relationships easier.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As I wrote in March , the Superpeer platform allows experts to promote, schedule and charge for one-on-one video calls with anyone who might want to ask for their advice. In the midst of the pandemic, we’re seeing a widespread embrace of online mentoring and content as a new source of revenue.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The prior CEOs, who actually were mentors to both of us, have now stepped into global chair roles. Were leaning on people who have been peers, who have been mentors to us, who weve mentored. And if a company is thinking about either starting out with co-leadership or adopting co-leadership, what advice would you give them?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2017

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. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mentors are immensely helpful, but they’re not a requirement: We run articles regularly that explain how to create pitch decks and reach out to investors. I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2014

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. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Mentoring Paul Falcone' Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. Read what Lisa Chmiola (Chief Fablanthropist at Fablanthropy ), fundraising pro Mimosa Kabir , and Sarah Willey (founder of Sarah Willey LLC ) have to offer you: Expert advice, best practices, and tips to help anyone who is considering their next job move. .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 21, 2011

After all, any great idea needs a vote of confidence, great advice and an infusion of cash to have a large-scale impact! He argued that I could have a bigger impact on the world by mentoring new social entrepreneurs, finding resources for them and helping them avoid the pitfalls I had experienced.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2011

For over 10 years Heather has been my primary reference point and mentor for all things pertaining to online community management and social networking for nonprofits. for advice, and no doubt we will be regularly using her book too.”. e-Newsletter. Testimonials.

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The Next Web

JUNE 22, 2013

As a startup founder, mentor, Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) member, I’ve witnessed far too many startups reach the end far too early. You never ask for advice. No mentors means no soundboarding. No one enjoys hearing it, but three out of four startups will fail before they ever get to market.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Two recent research studies take a pass at answering that questions and the findings should be useful to those mentoring emerging leaders in their organizations and looking for professional development opportunities for them. “ The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2024

The difference between a mentor and a sponsor. The right way to find a mentor. This is a quick-read book, filled with essential advice and relatable stories that provide you tips for navigating your early career. What to do when you become your friend’s boss. How to strengthen your network when you are just starting out.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Advice is not a new concept, but Intro is putting its spin on access to in-demand experts through personalized one-on-one video calls. I left our chat feeling inspired, and as I became an entrepreneur, Paul became a lifelong mentor.”. Raad Mobrem, founder of Intro. Image Credits: Intro. “In

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The idea is for conversations to be centered around advice. But that advice can be on pretty much anything people want to hear about — from the get-go there’s a broad range of topics in play, from parenting and dating, to career and finance, mental health and wellbeing, fitness and more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. 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.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2022

While there are certainly still hurdles to overcome, we wanted to take time this month to celebrate and share personal experiences, advice, and perspectives from our own MC employees around Pride. What advice you would share with your younger self? What advice you would share with your younger self? Janine Guarino.

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The Next Web

MAY 9, 2013

Ilya resides in Los Angeles where he consults, writes, invests, mentors and on occasion, attempts to golf. Whether you’re just starting up, a current business owner, or you run an organization that supports entrepreneurs, sign up for #StartupLab today for real-world advice from some of the coolest entrepreneurs on the planet.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2015

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. Coaching Coaching Employees Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Mentoring' Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness.

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