Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

If you’re a CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive), maintaining your certification takes a lot of time and effort—-but does it also have to require money? There are several ways to earn free CFRE credits, allowing you to keep your skills sharp and your certification up to date without shelling out too much cash.

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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. Most important, via the book, Sofer provides us the skill necessary to transform communication into a vehicle for greater intimacy, honesty, and compassion to bring us to greater equity and peace.

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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. Most important, via the book, Sofer provides us the skill necessary to transform communication into a vehicle for greater intimacy, honesty, and compassion to bring us to greater equity and peace.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

It allows you to get in touch with the accumulated wisdom and talents you have gained over time through your lived experience. Abilities : Your competencies that help you integrate your knowledge, skills, and experiences so you can respond to situations in the most effective way possible. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills.

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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. Most important, via the book, Sofer provides us the skill necessary to transform communication into a vehicle for greater intimacy, honesty, and compassion to bring us to greater equity and peace. Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions.

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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. But, if you're like me, you'll read the book that way.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The good news is that there are numerous cost-effective strategies that can help your staff develop new skills, stay motivated, and bring fresh ideas to your mission. Consider their skills, experiences, and professional development goals. Operations & Leadership 52 Software Solutions for Nonprofits 26 min read Read Now 5.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

New to your leadership position? It's also a good refresher read for any leader wanting to hone their leadership skills. Read the Harvard Business Review Leader's Handbook.

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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

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. At all times, everyone on your team should be working on a least one project that is taking their skills to the next level.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 10, 2021

New to your leadership position? It's also a good refresher read for any leader wanting to hone their leadership skills. Read the new, Harvard Business Review Leader's Handbook. Thank you to the book's publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

As a group, they’re generous and committed, especially with their time and energy. Have you considered a board composition matrix to identify your board’s strengths as well as gaps in skills and representation? Events Committee (ad hoc) : A fun event can often be the perfect introduction to your mission and leadership.

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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. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. You’ll want to spend ample of time with this book. I think two key things will help to change that.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work. Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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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. Most important, via the book, Sofer provides us the skill necessary to transform communication into a vehicle for greater intimacy, honesty, and compassion to bring us to greater equity and peace. Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions.

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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. Analyze why it happened, how you could improve, and what you'd do differently next time. Share the lessons with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Each chapter provides useful guidance on how to achieve moments of peaceful, productive dialogue with the people in your life.” Peacemakers spend time with people to know and understand them. Peacemakers take time needed to reflect on issues and the arguments presented to them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2019

If you haven't yet read the book I named the Best New Leadership Book for 2018 , here's a reminder about why I think it is so good: The 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

AUGUST 8, 2024

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. Focus instead on how to optimize your time investment. In Begin Boldly , Hunter Arscott turns this thinking on its head.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

“Bridgebuilding is the fresh, new approach that strengthens institutions, and government agencies by breaking free from organizational boxes and rigid, top-down leadership,” explains Eggers and Kettl. Build capabilities around skills rather than authority. Understand that trust and accountability are interlinked. Eggers D onald F.

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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. At all times, everyone on your team should be working on a least one project that is taking their skills to the next level. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers.

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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. At all times, everyone on your team should be working on a least one project that is taking their skills to the next level.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Subject matter experts (SMEs) can offer a wealth of industry information, save your staff time, and accelerate your learning program goals. SAME’s collaborative mentoring program connects 30,000 members located across 105 chapters internationally.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. Focus instead on how to optimize your time investment. In Begin Boldly , Hunter Arscott turns this thinking on its head.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The concepts around connectivity and leadership were synergistic with the concept of networked leadership that Allison Fine and I wrote about in the Networked Nonprofit , published in several years before. We, in the social good sector, especially need to keep honing our skills in unleashing new power for good causes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

In other words, how to accommodate competing demands over time for a more sustainable solution. “As Instead, he sought to double profits while at the same time cutting the firm's environmental impact in half. His work still inspires us and helps bring the Paradox System to life: Assumptions – change the question.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Spending most of your time trying to minimize mistakes. Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life. The Learning Zone is when we leap beyond the known, which is the way to discover new insights and improve our skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. You’ll want to spend ample of time with this book. I think two key things will help to change that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

The E-Book offers 10 thought pieces on this idea – from leadership to everyone in the organization. Shifting the organization’s culture is a process, and it takes time. But, does your entire organization treat it this way? Is culture of philanthropy embedded in the way that everyone does their work? … Read More

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. Nice to see a full room, especially and during such a busy and hectic time of year. But most importantly, I know a lot of you have already done this, but please feel free to chat in during the session we’re going to save some time for Q&A at the end.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership.

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