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Key Leadership Takeaways From The Book, Against The Grain

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN. Takeaways from the book include Courtney's advice: The true measure of a person's character is how one handles one's failures, not successes. Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. A real "gut check."

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Coach Bill Courtney Tells Powerful Stories And Shares Insightful Leadership Lessons

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN. Takeaways from the book include Courtney''s advice: The true measure of a person''s character is how one handles one''s failures, not successes. Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. A real "gut check."

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#GMN2016 Annual Conference| Observations from Day 1

Connection Cafe

I had the pleasure attending the opening plenary session, delivered by Dr. Jan Young, Executive Director of the Assisi Foundation of Memphis. We are asking attendees to respond to the question: Where are you on your journey to measuring outcomes and impact? I’m learning a lot and sharing a laugh or two.

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Giving USA 2024: Donors Gave More, Inflation Deflated It

The NonProfit Times

But the impact was smacked down by inflation of 4.1%, with giving by individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations showing a combined decline of 2.1% Foundations contributed 19% of all philanthropy tracked compared to 21% during 2022. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. “We The 2023 number of $557.16

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