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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. So why is Kansas City investing more money on digital inclusion? The fund is being administrated by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The Kansas City Public Library System will also have a role in this work.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Digital Omaha

The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She teams with and coordinates with other environmental nonprofits to use every law on the books to battle climate change and polluters. Ambassador to the United Nations Douglas Rutzen President & CEO International Center for Not-for-Profit Law Rutzen has quietly put out political fires in back rooms around the world. Cook, Ph.D.

Law

Law Afghanistan Iraq Nonprofit

A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2014

Because of good weather on most weekends, minimal injury setbacks, and a lot of races to select from in the Kansas City area each weekend, I reached my goal in October of that year. Also last year,, my then 49-year-old sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race.

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Goal Kansas City Kansas Law

A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Because of good weather on most weekends, minimal injury setbacks, and a lot of races to select from in the Kansas City area each weekend, I reached my goal last Saturday, and now with two months left in the year will surpass my goal. A few months ago, my sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race.

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Goal Kansas City Kansas Law

Leadership Insights From The Third Door's Michael Combest

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2014

Michael : The Law by Frédéric Bastiat - Without an exposure to the concept of liberty and the affect bad laws have on good people, a prospective leader should not even try to put together an organization, regardless of size. Read more about some of Kansas City''s most interesting leaders. John Sculley almost killed Apple.

Leadership

Leadership Kansas City Law Kansas

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 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).

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Help Mentoring

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

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). Saturday, November 20, 2010 Give Positive Feedback. Dont Praise.

Giving

Giving Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 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). The plan will include six essential elements : 1.Vision Objectives 5.Strategies

Kansas City

Kansas City Business Kansas Mentoring

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 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, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 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).

Place

Place Companies Kansas Work

How Does a 50/50 Raffle Work? Guides for Nonprofits

CauseVox

MAY 31, 2022

Kansas Advocates for Better Care’s Raffle Ticketing Form via CauseVox). Check your local and state gambling laws to make sure raffles are permitted. Gives your donors a pleasant purchasing experience to help you maximize your ticket sales. Marketing Your 50/50 Raffle. Pro tip: Know the rules.

Work

Work Guide Kansas Ratio

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 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).

Mentoring

Mentoring Tips Kansas City Kansas

5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 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).

Survey

Survey Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 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).

Skills

Skills International Communication Kansas City

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 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).

Evaluation

Evaluation Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

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).

Leadership

Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring

Never Say These Words To A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

-- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Mentoring Leadership

I Accomplished My 2015 Goal!

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Most of the races this year supported non-profit organizations, primarily in the Kansas City metro. Roots N Blues N BBQ (Columbia, MO) -- Got to run with my sister-in-law. My favorite moments from the 50 races this year were: Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas - The 5K and 10K had been on my bucket list for years. I ran both races.

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Goal Las Vegas Kansas City Denver

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 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).

Survey

Survey Kansas City Mentoring Attitude

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 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).

Story

Story Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 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). Or, do you have employees whole struggle with the tone of their emails?

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email Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 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).

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 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, June 8, 2010 How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader?

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Mentoring Leadership

Great Business Quote

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 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).

Business

Business Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 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).

Ideas

Ideas Generation Tips Kansas City

Do you have a brand strategy?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 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). Sunday, September 19, 2010 Do you have a brand strategy?

Strategy

Strategy Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 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).

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

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).

Interview

Interview Question Kansas City Mentoring

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

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).

Place

Place Work Kansas City Mentoring

A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2017

Other examples have included farmers’ markets, newspapers, law groups and art centers. This is one of the requirements for L3Cs the law puts forth for this business model. Though L3Cs are socially conscious, they’re not tax-exempt , and donations and investments are not tax-deductible. Can I start an L3C? North Dakota. Rhode Island.

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Puerto Rico Profit Companies Rhode Island

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 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). Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? The answer is yes.

Leadership

Leadership Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 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).

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

How To Be An Open Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 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). My complete book review is on my Kansas City Leadership Examiner.com page.

Open

Open Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

Engage Your Employees.Especially Now

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 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).

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

Share The Bad News

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 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).

News

News Share Kansas City Mentoring

Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 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). Thursday, September 9, 2010 Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Place

Place Management Program Kansas City

How To Give Constructive Feedback

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 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).

Giving

Giving Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

This Week's Book Recommendation

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 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).

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

The Five Points Of Professionalism

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 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).

Professional

Professional Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Making Oz Home

NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

While ideally anti-discrimination laws would prevent much of this, proving discrimination in most cases is nearly impossible. For me, it worked out in the end.

North Carolina

North Carolina Montana Kansas United States

How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 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). The law of candor. Third to last is crucial.

Leadership

Leadership Question Kansas City Mentoring

Use A Board Of Advisors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 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).

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

The next time you stay at a Marriott hotel look in the nightstand.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 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).

Kansas City

Kansas City Time Mentoring Kansas

Always Follow Through

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 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). If you promise to get an employee an answer, get it for him or her.

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Leadership

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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

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