Classy

JULY 13, 2021

The following books ask you to rethink your assumptions, consider new approaches, and act on your best ideas. 14 Must-Read Books for Nonprofits. While people typically seek advice on how to earn, save, and invest their money, this book will help you discover how to spend money to boost your happiness. . Dive in today. .

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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. Introducing coaching into your culture is a good way to begin.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

Some associations put power behind those words by quickly adopting strategies to expand gender, racial, cultural, demographic, and age distribution within their memberships as well as their leadership. books , the need for unique voices in the boardroom was a recurrent topic. That is a culture not easily replicated.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 3, 2025

When Everyone Leads , by Ed OMalley 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. Leadership is interactive, risky and experimental.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring.

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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. And, what exactly is heart culture ? Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. Complacency.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Here are several nonprofit books to help you begin breaking new ground at your organization this year. . Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Those are: Lukewarm leadership buy-in. What is our culture’s most significant impact area?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Today brings the new and inspiring book, Making Waves , by Lisa Lutof-Perlo. In the book, she reveals how she navigated an extraordinary four-decade journey with boundless energy, quick wit, and the pursuit of excellence in the face of adversity. Difficult times are those that prove how strong your leaders and your culture really are.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Book a free consultation to identify opportunities for digital transformation in your association. She is the founder and CEO of.orgSource and a co-author of two books on digital transformation and disruption. Contact me to discuss how AI can revolutionize your member interactions and boost retention.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Leadership perspectives need to be continually refreshed in light of shifting circumstances. Membership Growth Rate Retention Rate Demographics Engagement Event Attendance Website Traffic and User Behavior Volunteer Activity Finance Revenue Streams Operating Reserves Leadership and Governance Board Member Engagement.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

Even before COVID-19, the rapid pace of technology and its impact on culture was upending traditional business models. We’ve interviewed icons and iconoclasts of association leadership, conducted focus groups, and developed surveys. We even wrote two books on this topic. But there weren’t many contestants vying to take it away.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment. Right now, there is a deficit of trust across social, governmental, and cultural organizations. In a recent Association 4.0

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more conventional teams), but extreme teams. Value members cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Jack Ma Thank you to the books publisher for sending me a copy of the book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2017

Last week, I was honored to do several workshops hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara on how nonprofits can link a culture of well being to outcomes based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Crisis As Workplace Culture. Or have coloring books or other fun stuff in the break room.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Secretary of Homeland Security Jacob Wood Co-Founder & Executive Board Chairman Team Rubicon Team Rubicon became one of the most impactful nonprofits under Wood’s leadership. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture. Following four years in the U.S. These wins include requiring the U.S.

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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. For 2021, my pick is, Heart First , Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything , by David Grossman , published in July 2021. And, if you read only one leadership book next year, make it this one.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

Fisher , author of the new book, To The Top: How Women In Corporate Leadership Are Rewriting The Rules For Success. “We In her book, Fisher outlines how collectively we can permanently build a more inclusive way of working into corporate culture to launch more women to the highest echelons of business.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2024

For arts and culture organizations like yours, it’s essential to have a strong internal team supporting your activities, whether you’re preserving cultural heritage, offering visual arts classes for kids, or putting on musicals. Create a culture where employees can take full advantage of their time off.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0: It gives you some control when the external environment is rapidly changing, and people are looking to you for leadership. Necessity is the mother of invention.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Leading with values is, in my experience, the best leadership position to take, and there are three ways to accomplish this goal. The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top. The culture you envision for your company will only come about if your employees believe in the practices that you are asking them to implement.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. books , the importance of connections was a recurring theme. Many of the contributors to our books are compulsive readers. He was fired.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players each representing a distinct way of working the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. It is also a book for todays leaders, those managers who want to cultivate more of this mindset on their teams.

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The Next Web

JUNE 21, 2015

And I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing I love more than relaxing with a great book on the beach or laying in the grass at a park. We have books specifically for people at startups, a few specific to certain job functions, and a bunch that anyone working in the professional world can learn from. That, my friends, is a win-win.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. Decisions are made by consensus, volunteer leadership changes frequently, and strategy can be subject to a president’s predilections. Association 4.0: playbook into your organization.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

When even one or two people bring these emotions to work, that negativity has the potential to spread like a virus and to sicken your culture. You need to encourage and embrace the group’s leadership skills.” “We To learn how.orgSource helps our clients lighten the load for their heavy lifters, book time on my calendar to chat.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

With visions, mission statements, and all kinds of vagueness as part of many self-help books, do these elements really have any place in the fast-moving, cold and hard world of startups? A founder’s vision is the foundation of a company’s culture and brand. A founder’s vision, therefore, creates a company’s culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Awhile back, I posted highlights and key takeaways from the book, All Are Welcome – HowTo Build A Real Workplace Culture Of Inclusion That Delivers Results , by Cynthia Owyoung. Upon recently browsing the book again, these additional takeaways came to light: DEIB : Diversity in the workplace focuses on representation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her new book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. Leadership Development : Do women have access to effective development?

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Nancy and Kristine were featured speakers at the.orgCommunity Leadership ColLAB on March 2 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington Heights. This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. Maintaining Community Association professionals at the Leadership ColLAB.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In 2018, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote our book, “Association 4.0—Positioning He has built a culture where the staff, the board, and the members are ready with the skills and the tools to succeed in an uncertain future. Tom’s effective board leadership is part good governance and part good business.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. Learn-It-All leaders are constantly creating and re-creating themselves, their companies, and their leadership. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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