Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010 Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders If you lead a nonprofit organization, the one hour it will take you to read Peter F. Druckers book called " The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization " will be well worth it. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? However, if you dont have time to read books about how to be an effective and good leader, you can select a few words from the list below and then practice what those words mean, as you lead your team every day. The answer is yes. Great post Eric.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2011

Photo by Green LA Girl ) 2. with Gwen Bell As I mentioned in my post, Taking Back Your Time: Is Unplugging the New Green? Hanging out with Siel/Green LA Girl. Members of my virtual social change book club. Siel of Green LA Girl. Book Recommendations I jotted down lots of ideas for books to read.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They need your help to bring back Ranger Rick's profile that was recently taken down by Facebook Staff. Help bring back Ranger Rick's profile Email: appeals-comment@facebook.com and ask them to let Ranger Rick exist on Facebook! Read more about it from Green Miles blog and a summary of reactions from other nonprofits here.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

You can view the recipe on Google Books. Another new recipe I made this week was the "Sushi Roll Edamame Salad" with "Green Onion-Miso Vinaigrette" from Appetite for Reduction. If you want to follow the board, my profile is [link] What yummy meatless dishes did you make last week, or want to make this week? Tweet Share.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The project is a hyperlocal source of information about living green–powered by network of environmental activists, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations. It celebrates the natural beauty of the area while educating the community about a green life style. Cara talked about the network formation phase of the project.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Whats The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager? Earlier this year, various discussion groups on the social media site LinkedIn helped me build a list of favorite leadership books. For me, that book would be Timothy R. For me, that book would be Timothy R.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011 New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson, wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. • How to create an environment that will help you win. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2011

Also, they’re being used in books. For example, Jay Baer’s and Amber Nashlund’s new book, The Now Revolution , uses Microsoft’s version of QR codes called Tag technology , so readers can scan pages and get additional bonus materials on their phones. With over 2,100 of you coming on Thursday (!),

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2008

I was profiled on Linux.com. A new site was launched called “ Green Nonprofits.&# I come across a lot in my varied net wanderings, and people send me stuff, so it’s a nice way to talk about some of it, without having to go into too much detail. That’s kinda fun! I “live the open source lifestyle.&#

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

There have the been the well discussed successes like DonorsChoose and Lil Green Patch. See, a movement compels someone to make your cause a part of their life, not just their Facebook profile. And frustrating challenges like fighting off big oil’s influence on the ever delayed climate change bill otherwise known as Waxman Markey.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2016

This infographic is an insightful profile of the way people learn in the modern workplace. This is a constant battle for me, but I block out “Green Time” on my calendar for work related tasks that require concentration and try to not schedule meetings or conference calls during those times. Thank you.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. The nonprofit creates books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Shoreline Solar.

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JUNE 30, 2022

Green and brown are often used for wildlife and nature nonprofits. Books, colored pencils, and mousepads. The CHOA donation page uses its green brand color and logo so viewers can quickly know what donation page they’re on. The oldest trick in the book to growing an organization is talking about it! Infographics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Tyson Foods has perfected a social media strategy that leverages blog comments for food donations as noted on the Fast Company blog , (part of its innovative giving series which included a profile of me !) First Book has teamed up with Disney to celebrate the release of "Bedtime Stories," a holiday movie. Here's a few examples.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Sunday, December 5, 2010 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips Here are three great tips from the book, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book : Coaches do not motivate their employees; they inspire them to motivate themselves. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

If you are a college student, or someone in career transition, who wants to find work that fulfills your big vision for a better world, I have a few words of advice, and some books to recommend. A Few Book Suggestions: Be Bold: Create a Career with Impact , a publication of Echoing Green. My advice: 1. Follow your curiosity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Armstrong in their book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys : 1. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. To discover what employees are thinking and doing – in a nonthreatening survey environment. Remember, surveys generate expectations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. I really found this book useful. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. And, the eBook is free! How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.&#

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010 Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations Joey Ashers new 100-page book, 15 Minutes Including Q&A provides a "plan to save the world from lousy presentations," proclaims Asher. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

In my recent chapter “Managing Fundraising and Building Communities Online” in the book Internet Management for Nonprofits (Wiley, April 2010), I write in depth about one method to tackle the subject – what are organizations across the country doing? How do you appropriately implement them? And how do you check results?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

These are in what I consider is the best chapter of the book The Essential HR Handbook , that she co-authored with Barbara Mitchell. Rating everyone high, to make you look good Theres other great information in this 250-page book that is valuable for any manager, and especially good for managers who are new in their leadership position.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Sunday, November 28, 2010 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively Roger Fulton’s book, Common Sense Management , offers these quick tips for how to be an effective leader: • Don’t Blame Others – When in a position of power, everything that occurs is your responsibility, even the errors.

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APRIL 26, 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010 Engage Your Employees.Especially Now Im a big fan of the books authored by Leigh Branham. He recently shared his findings from his latest book, " Re-Engage: How Americas Best Places To Work Inspire Extra Effort In Extraordinary Times." I'll have to check the book out. Love the Blue Shirt Nation idea.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

Like "green", it is used so much these days it is starting to lose its oomph. Check out SARE's video and audio profiles of "New American Farmers" and their book of the same title. What the heck does "sustainable" mean anyway? Photo Credit: Tomatoes by Me. sustainable agriculture scholarship photography contest

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 How To Be An Open Leader Charlene Li, the author of the best-seller book, Groundswell , was kind enough to send me an advance copy of her newest book, Open Leadership , which she released for sale on May 24. My complete book review is on my Kansas City Leadership Examiner.com page.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2010

Sunday, April 4, 2010 Be A Developing Leader One of my favorite lessons from the book, The DNA of Leadership , is the importance of being a developing leader. Glasers book, The DNA of Leadership , give it a read. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite books of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization :" Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose? Author Peter F.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010 Four Tips And Observations For Leaders I really like these four leadership tips and observations from the book, 1001 Ways To Energize Employees : Nothing creates more self-respect among employees than being included in the process of making decisions. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Armstrong’s book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. My manager/supervisor demonstrates professionalism. You can learn more tips for writing employee surveys in John Kador’s and Katherine J.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2009

WiserEarth's vision comes from NCI’s Executive Director, Paul Hawken , who recognized its need when researching his latest book, Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being, and Why No One Saw It Coming. “I WiserEarth is more than a "green" online social network for individuals, although you join as an individual.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2010

Saturday, March 20, 2010 Read Good To Great Near the top of virtually every list youll see of the best leadership books, youll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. The book, five years in the making, and published in 2001, addresses the all-important question of: Can a good company become a great company, and if so, how? Foster said.

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