Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. Will this person take a genuine interest in me?

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The prior CEOs, who actually were mentors to both of us, have now stepped into global chair roles. Were leaning on people who have been peers, who have been mentors to us, who weve mentored. We ended up creating these innovation funds, which were granted based on peoples ideas, which ended up going firmwide.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Any shortcomings, missteps, or miscalculation on the part of Black leaders seems to reinforce the ideas that they are unfit for their positions. Therefore, instead of making a significant financial investment in Black-led organizations, funders encourage Black leaders to participate in mentoring and/or leadership development programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. That is, wise mentors offer up plenty of suggestions to their mentees. Mentoring is all about sharing experiences. They pose alternatives.

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The Next Web

JUNE 22, 2013

A great idea ensure startup success, right? Yes, even the greatest ideas are still susceptible to ending up in the trash. As a startup founder, mentor, Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) member, I’ve witnessed far too many startups reach the end far too early. You’re too idea-focused. No mentors means no soundboarding.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. Career coaches and mentors are great. Instead of focusing on your ideas, pay attention to others. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. The Circles offer a welcoming environment.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Organizations also lose valuable institutional knowledge and skills when experienced employees quit, hampering innovation, continuity and long-term strategy. Equally important is offering opportunities for employees to contribute beyond their job descriptions, whether through special projects or mentoring.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers. All staff members are empowered to contribute ideas. In my experience, the latter is the more common scenario. Clarify Roles. That’s trust.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Author Kristi Hedges , in her new book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. The Mentor makes you feel that your success is always top of mind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Or are you a sponsor and mentor? I have found that the most effective mentors know when to offer hands-on support and when to step away and let the employee struggle to understand a new idea or cultivate a new skill. Do you tell people that they “should” do that thing, or do you “offer” a solution?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

CASE offers a tremendous program for MBA students and alumni interested in applying their business skills for social purposes. True to this commitment, I draw tremendous satisfaction from mentoring new social entrepreneurs, finding resources for them, and helping them avoid the pitfalls that I had experienced.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

If you're not sure whether to attend, here are some great reasons to do so, from the DMA's Toni Cumberbatch: Need fresh, innovative ideas to optimize your fundraising strategies? Then, make your way to the 2013 Washington Nonprofit Conference. You’ll help your company stay current. You can share what you learn after the conference.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2022

Startups will get an upfront investment of $1 million from Sequoia; mentoring on company design from partners and operators affiliated with the firm (eg, founders and other key people from companies that it has backed); and a field trip to a legendary company to see it all in action. “Europe is so fragmented.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

The knowledge and skill to execute initiatives at a high level. With the exception of skill, these characteristics are more innate than teachable. We posted and recorded everyone’s ideas. Certifications, advanced degrees, memberships, and other skill-building initiatives are not icing on the cake.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Sunday, August 22, 2010 5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees Your employees have lots of ideas. And, when you are brainstorming with your employees, try these five tips: Encourage ALL ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

It’s all about teaching digital literacy and citizenship: the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically, behave safely, and interact responsibly in a digital world. At Common Sense, we believe these skills are as essential to thriving in the 21st century as reading and writing. There’s no going back now.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These non-technical skills are equally important in the modern workplace.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These non-technical skills are equally important in the modern workplace.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

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The Next Web

JUNE 6, 2013

The organisation’s lack of street cred is hardly a surprise given that it is in fact a “business-led executive non-departmental public body” (NDPB) sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). A different way.

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Tableau

JANUARY 18, 2023

They shine a spotlight on new voices, innovative ideas, and make the communities around them better. A believer in sharing knowledge, Anya helps people develop their data skills by introducing data analysis and visualization tools into their everyday workflows, conducting training, writing manuals, and presenting at events.

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The Next Web

JULY 15, 2013

Starting a fast-growing tech business is incredibly challenging, and requires a variety of skills. If you have a passion for design, programming or business – try to become incredibly skilled in one of those. Investing in your own knowledge and skills, means investing in your dream. Work to learn, not to earn.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Wendy : First, there’s this idea that Millennials want to go their own way and be outside institutions. When you step in the door, you come prepackaged with skills you can share. Suzy : Collaboration is the best skill someone can have. Seeing Millennials with those skills is great.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Accelerators are often exciting, collaborative and deeply rewarding incubators that help you to grow your startup, develop a product or idea, and find follow-on investors. Even if you have the next multi-billion dollar idea, you need a little business know-how before you get stuck into a full-fledged startup accelerator.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Perhaps it’s because of the people they’ll meet, or because they’ll pick up a valuable skill they can point to during their next job interview. Encourage new ideas. Provide mentors. Younger volunteer are often afraid their opinion will not be considered because of their relatively young age. Show your appreciation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The fun part of the instructional design is selecting good assessments, creating applied “homework” assignments where emerging leaders get to practice their skills at work, and providing guides for their mentors to support the emerging leaders. The specific practice skills include these three: Ask empowering questions.

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Forum One

JULY 1, 2021

We believe it is our responsibility to give students an opportunity to gain experience in the business world and an introduction into a new field and to connect them with a network of mentors. They not only bring an extra set of hands and skill sets to our staff, but they also bring fresh perspectives and ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Yesterday, KD Paine and I delivered an NTEN Webinar on measurement based on the ideas in our new book ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World.” The skills are out there. The group’s leader is Martin Brookes , a British economist at a hedge fund, who got the idea after a phone call.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

I've heard a lot employees and managers talk about "needing a mentor." " When I ask them what goals they are looking to accomplish with a mentor, most have no concrete answer. What is a mentor and what do they do anyway? Mentoring Is. An opportunity to share ideas and receive expert feedback.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Leadership skills are only just about our inner-selves, it is also how we relate to other people and manage those relationships, especially in the workplace. We had a dozen small groups that each brainstormed 20-50 ideas each. Mentoring program and cross training. Here’s the list: Function.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Co-founder and CEO Tigran Sloyan got the idea for the company from an experience his co-founder and friend Aram Shatakhtsyan had while trying to find an engineering job. They, along with Sophia Baik, started CodeSignal in 2015 to act as a self-driving interview platform that directly measures skills regardless of a person’s background.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2013

So many of the ideas resonate that it is one of those books where I’m highlighting and making notes. The book shares many insights about how effective networking, collaboration, influence, negotiation, and leadership skills can to success for “Givers.” Giver networks have a balance of strong and weak ties.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. An example of positive feedback is : “Bob, your communications skills have dramatically improved over the past couple of months. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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