Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2019

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Servant leadership is about always putting others first.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2019

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you don't read their book cover to cover. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. Adults learn best through reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2018

Tomorrow, March 6, brings the release of the new definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. Nothing is more frustrating than working for a manager who does not communicate organizational or community information.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 29, 2014

Steve Blakeslee, Nonprofit Leadership and Management Major “When discussing the Alliance Management Institute it reminded me of the people who helped provide me with this opportunity. The leaders I met weren’t just there to tell you how to get a job, but to also live a leadership life. posted by Lyn McDonough , Program Coordinator Sr.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

The book is structured into 15 insightful chapters, each focusing on a unique aspect of power and influence. Every chapter has something relevant for you, no matter your age or place in your career. Don't dwell on the mistake but reflect on it - then move forward smarter. Share the lessons with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting. Van Gorder : Spend time with them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Faith-based giving can be deeply reflective of a person’s belief. According to Howat, the shift to more immediate electronic communications meant shifting resources and efforts into maximizing their impact. “No No longer can just an email work, but donor-focused, impact-oriented and visually pleasing communications are a must.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2014

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you don''t read their book cover to cover. That''s because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. Adults learn best through reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2016

The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. Nothing is more frustrating than working for a manager who does not communicate organizational or community information. Adults learn best through reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2015

That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. Nothing is more frustrating than working for a manager who does not communicate organizational or community information.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Last week I had the pleasure of attending one of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter’s continuing education luncheons. The subject was capital campaign leadership and the panel of speakers was comprised of three of the most influential and successful volunteer fundraisers in our community.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Dilenschneider Question: How did you select the contributing practitioners/topics/chapters to include in the book? These experts provided me with countless valuable recommendations, and their insights were particularly important in making this handbook reflective of the global nature of modern public relations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Servant leadership is about always putting others first.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2014

The authors of the above pictured leadership book suggest that readers don''t read their book cover to cover. That''s because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. Great leaders are great teachers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We also need to ask questions, experiment, solicit feedback, reflect on surprises or mistakes, learn from others, and habituate other Learning Zone strategies. Each of us can regularly reflect on how well the habits we’re engaged in are working and what adjustments we want to try. Briceño : This depends on the situation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Well, only five months into 2017, I had already found a new leadership book so good that I couldn't wait until year-end 2017 to share it. Communicating potential helps people access their strengths.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Leaders must demonstrate leadership in the area of mental health. Here are my top five insights from that discussion. Let people tell their own stories.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. And she also serves on her home chapter of AFP which we always we appreciate. It allows an organization to communicate authentically. Who doesn’t want that, right?

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we wrap up our reflection on 2021 and are ready to kick start 2022, we are immensely proud of the strategies, designs, and tools we’ve developed to help our mission-driven clients have an impact in the areas they care about most. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Vilcek Foundation. I’m Determined.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Our CEO recently attended the Communications Network 2010 Conference. His commentary was first posted on the Communications Network blog. Philanthropic institutions might embrace “input from crowds” but then reject the wisdom if it did not conform to the opinions of their leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Servant leadership is about always putting others first.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Embrace personalization : With the changes in donor expectations outlined in the report, prioritize the individualized touch in your fundraising communications. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Donor communication is woefully lacking in many nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them. For example, if you’re undergoing frequent staff turnover, a change in leadership, or are understaffed, you may find an issues-based strategic planning model to be the best choice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2012

We devoted a whole chapter to the topic in the Networked Nonprofit. ” Linda Wood, Senior Director of Leadership and Grantmaking, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, calls it “Learning Out Loud,” and has shared this reflection on one of the foundation’s programs. We at the Haas, Jr.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2009

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Michigan for the chapter leaders of EPIP which stands for Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy and again this week for the Bay Area Chapter. There are barriers - mostly having a clear understanding and policy about outward facing communications and feeling comfortable.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 16, 2021

posted by Katie Peterson Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The recommendations below are intended to help nonprofit leaders reflect on what they can do to overcome the starvation cycle through charitable donors. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Relationship development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2014

The authors of the above pictured leadership book suggest that readers don''t read their book cover to cover. That''s because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. Great leaders are great teachers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2014

I particularly found useful the chapter on Managing Interruptions. Decision Making Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Making Decisions' He is the owner and Founder of Alleer Training & Consulting , a firm focused on helping companies and individuals improve performance and achieve maximum results. Decide is his first book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2015

And, as she recognizes, putting these skills in everyday practice is uncomfortable — it is a different way of interacting than a command-and-control style She tells leaders she advises: “If your palms aren’t sweaty and your stomach isn’t churning, then you probably aren’t practicing engaged leadership.”

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Marketing & Communications. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Orlando, FL/ $625. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / TBD. The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. Name (A-Z).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

I particularly found useful the chapter on Managing Interruptions. Decide Decision Making Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Making Decisions' He is the owner and Founder of Alleer Training & Consulting , a firm focused on helping companies and individuals improve performance and achieve maximum results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2017

This post shares a useful exercise for your digital team to reflect on what not to do for your digital strategy! Strategy as We-Care: An Exercise – guest post by Miriam Brosseau, Director of Engagement, See3 Communications. Storytelling is all about communicating impact (which is what we’re all going for, right?),

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