Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After dedicating six years of her life to her education, she then decided she wanted to do transformational work in higher education. They also have access to the Cooke Scholar Network, where alumni serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities. I saw this creative organization committed to making an impact,” Natasha said. “By

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Author Kristi Hedges , in her 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?”

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If leadership lacks alignment in the new strategic actions, expectations will rise while clarity drops, creating stress and conflict. Equally important is offering opportunities for employees to contribute beyond their job descriptions, whether through special projects or mentoring.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , by Nathan Magnuson , published in June this year. also makes for a good gift from a parent or life/business coach and is perfect for a millennial’s book club. Magnuson : So much!

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

To bring the facts to life, tell stories. Ask a senior volunteer to describe how the organization enriched their professional life. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. Volunteers join the board because they are inspired by your mission.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Recognition doesnt have to come from leadership alone. Think about the employees who mentor others, uplift their teammates, or create an environment where all voices are heard. Some might appreciate public shoutouts, while others prefer personal acknowledgments from leadership. Ask them how they prefer to be recognized.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Author Kristi Hedges , in her 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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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. Mentoring is equally powerful. Really, he was just a great listener. He loved even more to teach.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

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?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas. Ask new members to share their first impressions or experiences with previous leadership groups.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of Your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Author Kristi Hedges , in her 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

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. We live in a competitive world and it’s not that easy to achieve success and become a chief executive.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When the board assumes the role of visionaries and strategists one layer of decision-making is removed.orgSource consultant Sharon Rice helped board members of the California IT in Education Association (CITE) make the transition from a hands-on to a leadership orientation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 13, 2011

David Burkus often provides valuable comments to my various Blog postings, and he's a person who effectively uses a board of advisers, instead of mentors, to help him achieve success. I've found that in my life, it was easier and more effective to set up a board of advisers," said Burkus, the editor of LeaderLab.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

On-the-Job Training: Finding the Right Balance Viren Kapadia December 30, 2024 The Importance of Compliance Training for New Hires in the Life Sciences Viren Kapadia December 27, 2024 In the fast-paced world of life sciences, regulatory compliance is critical to the success and sustainability of an organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2024

Here are ten lessons in surviving and moving forward when reporting to a leader who clearly lacks leadership skills and leaves co-workers wondering what they are doing in such positions of authority in the first place. Learning on the job is exceptionally crucial at every stage of life.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It is transcendent leadership and planning for turnover by mentoring and grooming leaders to take the helm when the opportunity arises. It is about recusing yourself when your life takes a turn and will interfere with your ability to give nonprofit board service your all. This is called sponsorship. .

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. Providing your nonprofits volunteers with the same recruitment, training, mentoring, and appreciation as your employees can reduce turnover and create a better overall volunteer experience. You want a good volunteer to stick around!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

I interviewed 50 different founders, athletes, artists, activists, NFL coaches and celebrities, many of whom I have mentored and advised from billionaire Marc Lore to Scarlett Johansson to illustrate strategies for total commitment. I had never taught a day in my life before I spent a year creating a new course at Harvard Business School.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

While it may seem like jumping the gun, your nonprofit should start planning for leadership succession in advance of actually passing the torch. This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. Most nonprofits do not have leadership succession plans.

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