Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 20, 2022

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these six open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To help you capitalize on the start of the biggest donation season of the year, Classy.org is answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. To drive conversion and boost revenue, fundraising professionals will need to create campaigns that attract new supporters and prioritize donor experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2021

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 6, 2020

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

Question 52

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2017

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. Often, the other person needs a moment to think about how to answer your questions. It's decide what to do with what we hear."

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. Greg is the author of “ This Might Get Me Fired.” Ask yourself these tough questions,” Greg replied. You’ll have some difficult conversations, but the alternative is stagnation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2018

The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Americans today question the value of a college degree and mistrust the so-called “ivory tower” experts. They also distrust the media, calling bias and questioning facts. One exec expressed interest in resources to share with our members to teach them how to have conversations about controversial topics.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

That begs the question: how can you consistently add new subscribers so that you can offset email list churn and ultimately grow your donor base? You find a way to introduce yourself, ask for their name and other questions to get to know them. Following question one (what is your guiding principle?),

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Question Report Job Environment 52

Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Your team, subject matter experts (SMEs), and eLearning consultants work together to author content for your courses. Your choice in course authoring software is just as crucial as the tools you choose to deliver the content to learners. What are the best eLearning authoring software? What is course authoring software?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2021

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

When Everyone Leads , by Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. “It Authority is necessary. Don’t get us wrong.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 4, 2016

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

I wasn’t able to cover Jane and Amy’s conversation in one post, so I’m taking up the thread again here. Backlink analysis—Identify high-quality links to other websites that increase your site’s authority and its position in the search. I would also ask you questions about your company and its industry.

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. To drive conversion and boost revenue, fundraising professionals will need to create campaigns that attract new supporters and prioritize donor experience. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

And, what was once a simmering problem shifted to a crisis when COVID-19 and the sudden transition to remove work isolated workers from each other as never before,” report the authors. Loneliness is the absence of connection,” explain the authors. Establish psychological safety using proportional conversations.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

It’s Time to Ask These Hard Questions to Your LMS Vendor GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The constant disruption of the business landscape has entailed organizations’ restructuring the way they work. Here are some of the questions that need answers to make informed decisions regarding LMS systems.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

It’s Time to Ask These Hard Questions to Your LMS Vendor GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The constant disruption of the business landscape has entailed organizations’ restructuring the way they work. Here are some of the questions that need answers to make informed decisions regarding LMS systems.

Question 40

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

It’s Time to Ask These Hard Questions to Your LMS Vendor Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems The constant disruption of the business landscape has entailed organizations’ restructuring the way they work. The vendor should provide industry-leading and engaging content and authoring tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

Conversation 40

Conversation Job Environment Leadership 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2019

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

Question 40

Question Open Job Environment 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

So if the question is not should you include personalized communications, it has to be how do you use personalization in your email marketing program to enhance your relationship with your supporters. This means that using CTAs to show the recipient how to expand their individual relationship with you can increase conversions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Conversely, among the leaders who said they did not achieve their revenue goals, only 22% had added to their development staffs. Early technology adaptation appears to correlate with boosts to major giving efforts, according to the report’s authors. Among those reporting they surpassed their revenue goals, 36% increased headcount.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

how to reduce crime), rather than merely analyzing or quantifying whatever research questions they are exploring (e.g. A factor that might make such a think tank attractive to funders would be whichever question the think tank explores. These independent think tanks also focus on solutions (e.g. quantifying the extent of crime).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions? No matter how intuitive a system may be, there are always a few questions, tips, and tricks that a training professional can help you with so you get started on a solid foundation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the book, Strategic.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For example, donors are requiring less of their grantees, having more conversations about the origins of their wealth, and are prioritizing learning, according to the report’s authors. It’s not all great news.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

To put some pizzazz into your board meetings, here are 14 killer ways to engage your board members from Carol Weisman, President of Board Builders.com and author of Fundraising Superheroes : Start your board meetings by sharing celebrations of what’s going well in your member’s personal, professional, or volunteer lives.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 11, 2016

Barry Altland, author recently held an expert webinar with Wild Apricot titled, “How to Build an Amazing Volunteer Recruitment Strategy.” The webinar participants asked Barry many questions about recruitment and volunteering. Read on to see Barry's insights.

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