Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Mentoring Policy Volunteer Review 105

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 101

Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 101

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentoring Policy Volunteer Technique 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

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Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 95

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

So you want to teach yourself SEO? Here are the steps of teaching yourself SEO in 6 steps: STEP 1 – Find a resource for beginners. STEP 3- Find a Mentor. Towards the end of a deep conversation my friend once said, after a long thought – “Things take time.” Be creative about it, but make sure to find a mentor.

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Learning Mentoring Search Beginner 105

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Tips 85

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 85

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 81

Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 81

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Assume Good Intent — and Have the Tough Conversations. Imagine that a good friend wants to have a conversation with you about some perspectives and opinions you may have. You can review resumes, do mock interviews, or be a referral to job seekers through GEMs in Tech.

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Open Source Conversation Sponsor Project 111

sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Many cite burnout as the primary reason they are leaving the teaching profession, and in response, schools are trying to pivot and focus on the well-being of their faculty and students. Do adjunct professors at your institution have the flexibility to teach remotely on days when their personal life would dictate it?

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Education Student Mentoring Culture 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference. We need to normalize those conversations, and then involve our children in acting with us for the climate. Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons.

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Children Action Group Global 136

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Mentoring 72

Mentoring Team Policy Volunteer 72

Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

They’re really good at a lot of other things, but how do we get this person to understand the in-person conversation is key? . Teach your staff to fish: People aren’t born knowing how to build a major donor pipeline and expertly move folks through this pipeline. — Fear of Being Held Back. Provide training and/or coaching.

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Develop Gift Donor Fundraising 126

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Have the same conversation with your board members. Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. Once the new staffer understands the cycle of giving, you can start teaching them to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

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Fundraising Teach Hosting Donor 85

Tableau

JUNE 12, 2023

You can find them answering questions in our forums, publishing content on social platforms, leading or speaking at user groups, teaching others how to use Tableau APIs, and sharing data visualization best practices. They teach, share, lead, innovate, and inspire. They share best practices and tips and tricks or mentor new leaders.

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Application Open Student Community 98

Tableau

JUNE 8, 2022

You can find them answering questions in our forums, publishing content on social platforms, leading or speaking at user groups, contributing code on Github, and teaching people about data visualization. They teach, share, lead, innovate, and inspire. They share best practices and tips and tricks or mentor new leaders.

Application 98

Application Open Analytics Student 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 64

Mentoring Policy Volunteer Technique 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2008

I was a mentor on Ore's Blog Mentoring Project in Africa as Joitske Hulsebosch also writes about. So, when she invited to participate as a mentor in the Networking for Success project at the the Women???s The project will teach women how to use Web 2.0 The mentors are assigned a topic and week and write a post.

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Africa Tools Empowerment Mentoring 50

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Everyone in the organization has something they can teach us, particularly those on the front lines of delivering programs and services. The active listening comes in because the effective solicitor knows how to guide the conversation and make every moment they are speaking count. Laura Fredericks, J.D.,

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Fundraising Attitude Donor Causes 119

Tableau

JUNE 15, 2021

Consider people who might contribute in non-traditional ways, bring unique perspectives to the conversation, and enrich our community by supporting an inclusive environment. They teach, share, lead, innovate, and inspire. They share best practices and tips and tricks or mentor new leaders. nurtured creative and technical growth.

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Application Open Phase Community 125

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This morning, I had the opportunity to start my day with an inspiring conversation about the challenges facing today’s youth and how we can work to solve them. Mary Mwende told us about her journey from Mombasa, Kenya, to being one of ten girls chosen for the Global Give Back Circle , a mentoring and empowerment program.

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Empowerment Global Kenya Discussion 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Mentoring 63

Mentoring Leadership Goal Policy 63

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Mentoring 60

Mentoring Leadership Policy Volunteer 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

If we lack the skills to avoid collaborative overload, manage difficult conversations, learn from failure, the resulting physical, emotional, and mental strain gets in the way of a nonprofit organization’s success. Mentoring program and cross training. Encourage sharing what is learned at conferences with staff.

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Culture Active Activism Activities 126

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Mentoring 61

Mentoring Goal Policy Volunteer 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual (..)

Time 56

Time Mentoring Volunteer Exercise 56

Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

I’ve had several conversations with him, and he says I can stay in touch. Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? . What do you want to teach your children and grandchildren? . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift?

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Donor Gift Children Charity 98

sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

With a background in social work, I have always seen the value in my coursework in conflict resolution as it applies to fundraising and White agrees that it is truly “social work,” saying the VP role requires skills in de-escalating conversations with donors who have lost trust in institutions. Tarnowski recommends figuring it out as you go.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Skills Roles University 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Effective Mentoring Policy Volunteer 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

Effective 52

Effective Mentoring Policy Volunteer 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Online seminars that teach non-profits how to use social networking tools is also very helpful as is assigning mentors to projects, which Pepsi will be doing in their program. And sponsors of these contests for good should be included in the conversation. to help participants develop their ideas for submission.

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Contest Philanthropy Sponsor Causes 88

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Policy Volunteer Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Volunteer 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Volunteer 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Management 52

Management Mentoring Policy Volunteer 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Giving Mentoring Kansas City Leadership 64