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Free Online Courses To Take Your Business Skills to the Next Level and Beyond

Megan Totka — September 13, 2019 Follow @MeganTotka — September 13, 2019 While the value of an MBA program is certainly high, we know that some of our best business leaders never went to grad school. In fact, many never finished college. However, that doesn’t negate the value of broadening your base of knowledge and … Continue reading Free Online Courses To Take Your Business Skills to the Next Level and Beyond →

The 4 Influencing Skills All Successful Leaders Possess

Leadership Lessons

Darleen DeRosa — August 28, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — August 28, 2019 The modern-day workplace requires that leaders gain consensus across organizational boundaries, persuading and gaining support from those who don’t report to them. In this complex environment, leaders cannot rely on established authority to get the job done. That’s why influencing skills and learning … Continue reading The 4 Influencing Skills All Successful Leaders Possess →

The most important skills for tomorrow’s CMO: Data analysis, privacy and security

Content Management

CMOs who focus only on the next marketing campaign will fail, and so will their organization. You absolutely have to be part of setting your organization’s strategic direction. Kristina Podnar on August 20, 2019 When I think of today’s CMOs and the vast amount of consumer data at their fingertips, I envision children waking up … Continue reading The most important skills for tomorrow’s CMO: Data analysis, privacy and security →

Gambling Skills and Strategies Applicable in the Business World

Business Relationship

Anthony Carranza — August 19, 2019 Follow @anthonycarranza — August 19, 2019 Being able to succeed in the business world is about consistency, perseverance, failure and starting over. There are quite a number of misconceptions that business is about building a venture overnight and making millions in a short amount of time. To put this … Continue reading Gambling Skills and Strategies Applicable in the Business World →

Manager Essentials: Interviewing For Soft Skills

Management Skills

Rick Lepsinger — August 6, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — August 6, 2019 Most managers know technical knowledge and experience are important to job performance, but those factors alone are not enough to assess a candidate. People who know the right thing to do in difficult situations or have innovative ideas can’t be successful if they … Continue reading Manager Essentials: Interviewing For Soft Skills →

How to Monetize Your Skills with an Offer That Sells

Skills Management

Personal Branding Blog — July 14, 2019 — July 14, 2019 From where you’re sitting, everyone else has made it online. Are you really the only one who hasn’t figured it out? You know you want to build an online business, but you have no idea what to actually sell. You tout a long list … Continue reading How to Monetize Your Skills with an Offer That Sells →

14 In-Demand Skills You Can Learn Online Now

Skills Management

Larry Kim — July 8, 2019 Follow @larrykim — July 8, 2019 Improving yourself and diversifying your skill set has never been easier thanks to online courses, webinars, video tutorials and guides that are readily available on the internet. Whether you’re building your own business or looking to get hired by your dream company, adding … Continue reading 14 In-Demand Skills You Can Learn Online Now →

How to Build Strong Critical Thinking Skills

Skills Management

Darleen DeRosa — April 22, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — April 22, 2019 Given the many challenges facing organizations today, leaders must find effective strategies for making good decisions. Simply collecting information randomly or making a “gut instinct” choice isn’t likely to produce consistent outcomes. The need to gather data and evaluate options quickly is essential … Continue reading How to Build Strong Critical Thinking Skills →

7 Practical Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills

Leadership Skills

Rick Goodman — March 23, 2019 Follow @DrRickGoodman — March 23, 2019 You’ve probably heard the expression before that some people are just born leaders. While I do think some of us are born with an instinct for commanding attention and providing direction, that doesn’t mean leadership boils down to pure genetics. In fact, I … Continue reading 7 Practical Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills →

Improve Your Social (Media) Skills to Stay Relevant as a Small Business

Social Skills

Sarah Voigtman — February 4, 2019 — February 4, 2019 KevinKing / Pixabay Around one third of the entire global population (and 60% of North America’s population) are active on social media. This is an enormous audience you simply cannot ignore as a small business in 2018. Engaging in a regular social media content strategy … Continue reading Improve Your Social (Media) Skills to Stay Relevant as a Small Business →