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Improve your presentation skills: Tips from a comedian

Why you shouldn’t tell jokes and what you need to do to develop a stage presence that will win over an audience. Constantine von Hoffman on February 1, 2024 Here’s a simple rule for marketers to improve their presentations: Don’t tell jokes. That may seem odd advice coming from a (former) stand-up comic, but it … Continue reading Improve your presentation skills: Tips from a comedian →

How to develop the soft skills that AI can’t replace

Skills Development

By Aytekin Tank February 01, 2024 Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace. Headlines warn about the dire need to reskill and upskill employees and for teams to stay afloat in an increasingly competitive market. But technical skills are only half of the equation. Soft skills are equally important for empowering employees to grow and … Continue reading How to develop the soft skills that AI can’t replace →

These are the 4 essential leadership skills CEOs need to navigate a crisis

Leadership Skills

By Lydia Dishman November 26, 2023 This week, we’ve had a collective front-row seat to the Sturm und Drang at OpenAI, in which we witnessed a dramatic dismissal and return of a CEO, an interim female tech leader installed, an employee uprising to get the board to step down, and the easy glide of … Continue reading These are the 4 essential leadership skills CEOs need to navigate a crisis →

5 critical leadership skills every marketing ops pro needs

Leadership Skills

Nurturing these five skills will help you tackle the challenges of being a leader in a rapidly evolving industry. Ali Schwanke on May 23, 2023 Marketing operations can be chaotic, and mastering leadership skills in such a dynamic environment can be an uphill battle. While the web is overflowing with leadership listicles, these suggestions must … Continue reading 5 critical leadership skills every marketing ops pro needs →

Identify the Right Sales Skills for Customer Retention

Customer Retention

Identify the Right Sales Skills for Customer Retention Pratisrutee Mishra / 29 Apr 2023 LinkedIn’s state of sales report informs that only 65% of salespeople put the customer’s needs first. And when the rest don’t, reports from a buyer’s survey say 57% of people tend to agree with the sales when they are not … Continue reading Identify the Right Sales Skills for Customer Retention →

What are the top skills you need for digital marketing?

Digital Marketing Skills

Investing in the right marketing talent, tools and processes helps organizations keep up with the competition. Michael Brito on March 27, 2023 Hiring talent with analytics experience is emerging as a critical priority this year. By hiring marketers who can effectively analyze data and glean insights, organizations can stay ahead of the curve and make … Continue reading What are the top skills you need for digital marketing? →

Gen Z has a tech skills gap at work. Here’s why

Gen-Z

By Shalene Gupta March 02, 2023 According to a recent study by Dell, 37% of Gen Z said their education did not adequately prepare them with technology skills they would need for their job. Meanwhile, 44% said they only learned very basic computing skills. These results are particularly surprising given that Gen Z is the … Continue reading Gen Z has a tech skills gap at work. Here’s why →

Gen Z says school is not equipping them with the skills they need to survive in a digital world

Career Evolution

By Shalene Gupta January 27, 2023 Gen Z is coming of age in turbulent times—from rising costs of living, to climate change, to the pandemic. They will inherit the solutions we build. Dell Technologies recently published the results of a study that surveyed over 15,000 people—aged 18-26, from 15 different countries—about their thoughts on … Continue reading Gen Z says school is not equipping them with the skills they need to survive in a digital world →

These are the top skills you need as a freelancer in 2023

Skills Development

By Samar Marwan January 18, 2023 Approximately 58 million Americans have opted for temporary, contract, freelance, or gig work over full-time employment, according to McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey. Around 36% of employed people identify as independent workers, including those who engage in independent work outside of their full-time positions. On Wednesday, freelance marketplace platform … Continue reading These are the top skills you need as a freelancer in 2023 →

5 Ways Leadership Skills Affect Employee Productivity

Leadership Skills

5 Ways Leadership Skills Affect Employee Productivity Kiara Miller / 19 Dec 2022 The world has seen many leaders, but the realm of leadership continues to remain intricate and tricky. Some say that individuals are born leaders — while others assert that leaders rise to the occasion. This debate will certainly go on through the … Continue reading 5 Ways Leadership Skills Affect Employee Productivity →