Listen-up companies big and small: move over command and control, there’s a new leadership style in town. Serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk consistently talks about the power of kindness in business. He believes soft skills matter more than you think.

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After an onslaught of not-so-great news over the past two years, a newly released Association Laboratory report on the pandemic’s effect on members shows lots of promising signs about associations like reduced anxiety, better adaptability, and a chance to capitalize on new opportunities.

Source: ASAE Associations Now

For associations, revenue falls into two categories – dues revenue, meaning the cost for your membership, and non-dues revenue, which is basically everything else. Because there are many ways for organizations to generate income, defining and experimenting with non-dues revenue opportunities can be a challenge.

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What do I post in social media? This is the number one question people ask when it comes to social media marketing. The interesting thing here is that there’s really an endless amount of ideas for you to use when it comes to posting on social media.

Source: Marketing Solved

Whoever said “trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair” was correct. Those who get it right champion humanity, empathy and authenticity to build strong, trusting relationships, which improve employee engagement, retention and business results.

Source: Grossman Group

Many experts believe upskilling is urgent – but most people don’t know where to start. Fortunately, there are many ways to hone your skills.

Source: BBC

There has been a lot of buzz about “the metaverse” since its coinage in the ‘90s, but especially during the pandemic (given the surge in online activity), and even more so after Facebook changed its name to Meta.

Source: Future

Explore the benefits and step-by-step process to set up a vendor management program to drive the quality, reliability, and value of your services and vendor relationships in the long term.The post How to Create a Vendor Management Program appeared first on Cimatri.

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Speakers are one of the most important components of events, whether virtual or in-person. A good speaker has the power to engage and motivate your members, in addition to increasing membership renewal rates and new sign-ups.

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Marketing General Incorporated’s third annual Association Economic Outlook Survey. See how the outcomes and trends of other associations compare with your experiences.

Source: MGI

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