Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Complacency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Then, the new kindle book, Ignite Your Leadership Expertise: Become the Trusted Advisor Others Seek , by Nathan Magnuson , is the book for you. With 10 leadership topics and easy to read within two hours, this book will both teach you and inspire you. My goal with this book is two-fold.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2024

Yes, it will take you some time to read Joshua Spodek 's book, Leadership Step by Step. Yes, this is a book you'll read and likely need to revisit a few times for the concepts to fully sink in. Yes, this is a book you must read if you want to become the person others will follow. Yes, it will be a little like doing "homework."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

In the new book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance , Dr. Nate Zinsser , Director of West Point’s influential Performance-Psychology Program, shares his secrets of mental toughness and how to build and master confidence. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Many of us working to strengthen civil rights see recent court rulings overturning affirmative action and campaigns to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ban books as undermining this country’s vision of pluralism and equal opportunity. We brought folks together for rallies and family-friendly community teach-ins.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

As many of you know, I’ve just finished writing a book with measurement guru, KD Paine, called “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” that teaches nonprofits how to embrace the data and use it to improve decisions and get better results as a networked nonprofit. His answer: 1.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Go to “People” and search individually by name, or import your contacts from your e-mail address books. Experience will teach you that it’s best to just ignore or block these people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Greg Friedman, Ms, CFP You'll also learn from the book the most common culture killers , which are: Focusing too much on a hierarchical organization. Complacency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2021

These discoveries encouraged Berman and Bradt to write their new book, Influence and Impact , which provides an easy-to-follow, common-sense approach to building influence at any level of an organization. Berman : Most executive coaches will do many of the things we talk about in the book, including assessments and development plans.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

“You are one more intentional thought and action away from discovering your best life,” explains author of the new book, The Power Of One More , by Ed Mylett – released earlier this summer. In his book, he further explains that your individual thoughts and actions you take don’t need to be profound.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. As the book explains, that better way is both/and thinking versus traditional either/or thinking. How can I take care of myself while supporting others?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2020

The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2012

Spend some quality time with the new book, Rapid Realignment , and you'll learn how to ensure that your strategy, customers, processes and people work seamlessly together in the service of customers and that those four elements continually realign in the face of constant change. The authors, Dr. George H.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2013

2) The Functional Art : This is the title of a book by Alberto Cairo who also teaches infographics at the University of Miami. You can get a quick overview of the ideas in the book from the deck above (and listen to a recent lecture ), but I definitely need to read this book. What do you want to know about it?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. As the book explains, that better way is both/and thinking versus traditional either/or thinking. How can I take care of myself while supporting others?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2012

This book is a gem. Each chapter starts with a personal story that illustrates a concept related to managing unproductive distractions. What’s refreshing and different about this book is that it isn’t about trying to get everything done efficiently. It is the 18 minutes in the title of his book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The new book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. In addition, within each chapter you will receive how-to's for mastering each Discipline.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. I selected this book because the book is easy-to-read, incredibly engaging, and is filled with inspirational and powerful stories of lessons learned by a wealth of leaders with diverse backgrounds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2013

Note from Beth: My friend Porter Gale has just launched a new book called “ Your Network is Net Worth.” Her book shares the secrets of how to do this. In my book, Your Network Is Your Net Worth , I share several stories that demonstrate the potential impact of mentoring. Your Efforts Could Change Lives Immediately.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2011

If you are a leader of work-from-home employees, share the new book, There's No Place Like Working From Home , with them. Author Elaine Quinn wrote the book after working as a consultant for 10 years with small business owners who struggled with organization, time management, workflow processes, productivity and related challenges.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty-plus years since the book was first published.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty-plus years since the book was first published.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2012

42 Rules For Getting Better At Getting Better is the sub-title of the new book, Practice Perfect. This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it's a book for and about teachers. Lemov's previous book is Teach Like a Champion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Shearouse''s book, Conflict 101 , you can learn: How conflict is created How we respond to conflict How to management conflict more effectively Shearouse explains that even though conflict is inevitable, it can lead to both growth and progress. Leadership Books Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Conflict Management Susan H.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2013

42 Rules For Getting Better At Getting Better is the sub-title of the new book, Practice Perfect. This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it''s a book for and about teachers. Lemov''s previous book is Teach Like a Champion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Earlier this month, I participated in a social media library giveaway organized by Steve Cunningham , who like me, loves books. He writes a blog called " Read It To Me " that summarizes business books and also hosts Webinars with authors. Brian Reich author of Media Rules left a comment offering to include a copy of his book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Greg Friedman, Ms, CFP You'll also learn from the book the most common culture killers , which are: Focusing too much on a hierarchical organization. Complacency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. Today, Paul kindly answered the following questions about his new book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? This is a great week.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Best-selling author Brian Tracy''s book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy''s guidance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. Question: What inspired you to write your book? I wrote this book to delve deeper and to continue making these ideas and strategies more accessible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Best-selling author Brian Tracy's book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy's guidance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In December, I'll post my selection for the best new leadership book for 2019. In the meantime, here's a reminder/re-posting of my selection for 2018: The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2016

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Greg Friedman, Ms, CFP You'll also learn from the book the most common culture killers , which are: Focusing too much on a hierarchical organization. Complacency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2019

The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Best-selling author Brian Tracy's book, Full Engagement , provides practical advice for how to inspire your employees to perform at their absolute best. In addition, each chapter in the book ends with a list of Action Exercises to help you implement Tracy's guidance.

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