Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. I was just learning how to write a book. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Applying economic reasoning to the strategic questions that challenge any business, the authors reveal what real American small businesses can teach us beyond the bounds of most MBA programs or curriculum. What surprises about small business did you learn during your road trips?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

These stories reflect more than 222 interviews with leaders–172 leaders interviewed for the original True North book, and more recently 55 interviews for the new book. As you read the book, you’ll also learn these key takeaways: Leadership is not a destination—it is a long journey with many stops along the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. I was just learning how to write a book. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. I was just learning how to write a book. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Conduct background research into your potential audience groups to learn more about who they are, the types of organizations they like to support, and how you can connect with them as you get your new organization up and running.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2014

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : In general do you find it easier to teach a younger (20''s/30''s) person or an older person (40''s/50''s) to think like an elite warrior to lead and succeed? Any idea why?

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

And that definitely includes all your staff. This means any or all of the following, depending on current levels of understanding at your organization: When interviewing for a new job , ask your interviewer how they would describe the organization’s culture. What amazing discussions we had, and so much learning ensued!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : In general do you find it easier to teach a younger (20's/30's) person or an older person (40's/50's) to think like an elite warrior to lead and succeed? Any idea why?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

The photo shows us modeling “shoulder to shoulder&# learning. Later, Michael Hoffman , who was in the audience, introduced me to his friends at “ The Calling &# and they suggested I write a guest post about anything I’m passionate about! My passion was the opportunity for learning and that’s what motivated me.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. I was just learning how to write a book. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : In general do you find it easier to teach a younger (20''s/30''s) person or an older person (40''s/50''s) to think like an elite warrior to lead and succeed? Any idea why?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Applying economic reasoning to the strategic questions that challenge any business, the authors reveal what real American small businesses can teach us beyond the bounds of most MBA programs or curriculum. What surprises about small business did you learn during your road trips?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2014

Applying economic reasoning to the strategic questions that challenge any business, the authors reveal what real American small businesses can teach us beyond the bounds of most MBA programs or curriculum. What surprises about small business did you learn during your road trips?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. I was just learning how to write a book. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Last week, I had the pleasure of working with a group of Population and Reproductive Health grantees from Pakistan on a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

1) Downer News Cycle: Last week, in an interview with NPR , I pointed to the long cycle of bad news we had experienced over the summer as one possible reason the Ice Bucket Challenge had so much appeal. Kevin Conroy who works for Global Giving created a quiz about ALS to help everyone learn more about.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2022

And, we can’t forget one of the biggest benefits—online training courses replace in-person, instructor-led courses and all of a sudden, your learning and development team has significantly more time on its hands for other efforts. . However, creating e-learning courses is a major undertaking. Assembling Your E-Learning Team .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

It was a little challenging to remix a workshop that would be relevant to these different perspectives and age groups and have people leave the room having learned something. This was fascinating to learn why and how they participate and how adults in their lives perceive these technologies. It was eye opening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

It integrates online community discussion forums, structured learning like webinars, content, with participants' social profiles. After all, teaching others improves retention and helps consolidates one's own knowledge. My own experience as a learner and teacher is that social tools deepen the learning. Know of any?

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S. And so, we kind of scrambled to learn things like Zoom. And…they know technology, so they’re also an asset to help teach other volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Recently, I interviewed the facilitators of " Third Generation: Nonprofit | Business | Relationships | Evolved ," a special three-hour workshop hosted by the National Bank of Arizona and organized by the ASU Lodestar Center. Also, the caliber of other workshop facilitators was definitely a plus! Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

The classical definition of a documentary is a movie, television or radio program that provides a factual record or report. To learn, laugh and feel. Orca mothers teach their babies, and in the film, you can watch the people who knew Tilikum recall the way he cried for his mother when she was taken from him. What’s not to love?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The book is about sharing our learnings from eight years at Zane Benefits with all small businesses and educating employees on the advantages of individual health insurance. Lindquist : It was definitely the timeline. What leadership skills did you learn while playing sports in high school and college do you use today in the workplace?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 31, 2016

We’d like to provide our readers with a peek into what we do each day to accomplish our mission by introducing members of the faculty and staff via short interviews and conversations. I lecture in academic courses occasionally, and I do community teaching. If you learned to swim at the Red Cross, that’s supported by philanthropy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2007

Her resolutions include eating local organic food, teaching her students about healthier eating options, and volunteering at a community garden. Continue reading and learning about why genocide happens and what I can do to encourage the United States to be a part of the solution. I really liked this idea so thought I'd post my own: 1.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 22, 2006

Today's transcript is from my interview with the founders of Back to Earth , an organic catering and outdoor adventure company. One of the things I've enjoyed the most about interviewing people for this podcast is seeing the similarities and connections that arise between people. I hope that you enjoy their interview.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 27, 2011

posted by Sarah Hipolito , Program Coordinator, Senior ASU Lodestar Center If Ive learned anything in my brief six years, 10 months, and 27 days of marriage, its that, in addition to love, communication is key in growing and maintaining a good relationship. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Love the post, Sarah!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 2, 2007

One thing I am definitely going to do is write the book I've been kicking around for the last five years. By announcing this in many press interviews, I've managed to create lots of external pressure on myself to get this done! Our initial focus is on serving people with cognitive disabilities who want to learn to read.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 10, 2006

Last week I sat down with a former co-worker, Mei-ying Ho, who is now the Co-Director of SOUL , for an interview for my Big Vision podcast. We focus on political education and organizer skills trainings, and we definitely think it is critical to see the fusion of those two things. SOUL is a training center based here in Oakland.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 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). I like Peter F. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

From teaching supporters how to create Facebook accounts to ol fashioned door-to-door fundraising, Amy Eldridge from LWB, an admitted Facebook newbie, says its as much the offline as the online work that gets the job done. As you can tell, the interview is pretty long. And now to the interview.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

From teaching supporters how to create Facebook accounts to ol fashioned door-to-door fundraising, Amy Eldridge from LWB, an admitted Facebook newbie, says its as much the offline as the online work that gets the job done. As you can tell, the interview is pretty long. And now to the interview.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 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). So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 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). Thanks to Sharon Armstrong, author of The Essential HR Handbook , for these helpful questions!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 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). Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Let Employees Learn From Their Mistakes Mistakes happen.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

But our strategic planning process doesn’t have a way to make adjustments quickly as we learn lessons from implementing our plans. . Google should be looking to you to learn how to do business better, not the other way around. . So today, I’m going to teach you a bit about how to actually do that.

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