Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Capsulizes "Chapter Tweets" and "Coaching Moments" for you at the end of each chapter. James Dallas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

I consider the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, dispensing practical and brilliant advice to nonprofits with her wonderful sense of humor. Joan has been an executive director, board member, donor, and volunteer – so she brings to her consulting and educator practice so much perspective and wisdom.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. I selected this book because Magnuson tells it like it is, provides clear, practical, actionable advice and speaks with authenticity and in a conversational style that will resonate with young career professionals. Magnuson : So much!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2020

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Fortunately, Brown has written what I consider to be one of the most straight-forward, practical and timely books on how to lead a transition through change effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I selected Advisory Leadership as the best new leadership book for this year because it: Teaches leaders how to create a people-first culture (a must-have to achieve success in today's business world). Provides "real-world" and practical everyday steps you can take. Not guiding the troops. Holding on to toxic employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

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. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively.

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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

JUNE 16, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. The authors, James M.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. Will they make phone calls? Return emails? Will they take the time? Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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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. The time and effort you put into, Leadership Step by Step , will be well worth it! What Vince Lombardi said about winning applies to leadership: it's not a sometimes thing, it's an all the time thing. I still practice them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 2, 2020

Yes, it will take you some time to read Joshua Spodek 's book, Leadership Step by Step. The time and effort you put into, Leadership Step by Step , will be well worth it! What Vince Lombardi said about winning applies to leadership: it's not a sometimes thing, it's an all the time thing. I still practice them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2021

“By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements — Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace —you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact,” explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. The authors identify seven leadership best practices of high performance based on their extensive experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. Source: Engine of Impact.

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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

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. I really like this book, because it: Provides "real-world" and practical everyday steps you can take. Capsulizes "Tips to Remember" for you at the end of each chapter. Not guiding the troops.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way. Come from curiosity and care – rooted in the foundation of our intention. Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

I have helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs achieve significant business success by using a disciplined and practical approach to operating their businesses. Yet I have come to learn that there are disciplines and a practical approach to accomplish significant life success, as well,” says Gino. Embracing that you are driven.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2020

And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way. Come from curiosity and care – rooted in the foundation of our intention. Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2021

Leave it to leadership and communications expert, David Grossman , to decide to write a book called, Heart First, Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything. And, if you read only one leadership book this year, make it this one. It’s a book you’ll want to read and then refer to time after time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

“By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements— Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace —you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact,” explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day.

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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. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2020

And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way. Come from curiosity and care – rooted in the foundation of our intention. Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2018

I selected Advisory Leadership as the best new leadership book for this year because it: Teaches leaders how to create a people-first culture (a must-have to achieve success in today's business world). Provides "real-world" and practical everyday steps you can take. Flashback to three years ago.because this book is so, so good!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Each book chapter provides practical, tactical strategies, which will help you remove negativity, such as: Why You Are Negative : What is the science of why we are negative and how does our current environment cause us to be more negative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Soon, I will announce my choice for best book about leadership for 2017. After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Capsulizes "Chapter Tweets" and "Coaching Moments" for you at the end of each chapter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Originally published in December 2016: After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Capsulizes "Chapter Tweets" and "Coaching Moments" for you at the end of each chapter. James Dallas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 16, 2017

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Fortunately, Brown has written what I consider to be one of the most straight-forward, practical and timely books on how to lead a transition through change effectively.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: . For example, the Leaderosity Learning Library by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has courses that utilize engaging learning elements such as text, video, images, and interactive features. Understand why development is important. . Good luck! .

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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. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018. Sofer provides stories, well-researched examples and end-of-chapter practical suggestions to guide you along the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success. How to find or create opportunities to practice. "We Included in the chapter about asking questions is this quote: " He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

Book chapters 1—3 outline what Experiential Intelligence is, why it’s so important today, and how it relates to IQ and EQ. Chapters 4—8 describe specific strategies and tools that you can use to further develop your XQ by growing it in yourself, amplifying it in your personal and professional relationships and assessing it over time.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

The challenges don’t stop there—how about handling successful leadership transitions? Connect with other EDs on Facebook, LinkedIn, or your local Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter (AFP). Engage an executive or leadership coach. It’s a lot. I won’t sugarcoat it. But remember, you’re not in this alone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2017

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this past year, my pick for 2016's best new leadership book is, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , by H. Fortunately, Brown has written what I consider to be one of the most straight-forward, practical and timely books on how to lead a transition through change effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

Fortunately, Gallo shares in her new book, Getting Along , practical insights, tools, and techniques for how to get along with each type of difficult co-worker you’ll likely encounter. Gallo devotes a book chapter to each of the eight archetypes. So, it's well worth you taking the initiative. Don’t make it “me against them.”

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