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SUMMARY:Differentiating Your Organization with Employee Soft Skills
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DESCRIPTION:Are you a business owner looking to build soft skills for your
 self and your team?.\nhttps://columbus.libnet.info/event/16295140
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>In today&rsquo\;s workplace\, technical ex
 pertise might open the door\, but soft skills are what drive long-term suc
 cess. From communication and empathy to teamwork and coaching\, these huma
 n-centered abilities shape culture\, performance\, and retention.</p>\n<p>
 This interactive workshop introduces practical ways to identify\, hire for
 \, and develop soft skills across your organization. You&rsquo\;ll gain ac
 tionable insights you can immediately apply to strengthen your team and su
 pport sustainable growth.</p>\n<p>As part of this session\, we&rsquo\;ll a
 lso give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small B
 usinesses program. You&rsquo\;ll experience the teaching style\, explore k
 ey program benefits\, and learn how participating business owners have use
 d these strategies to grow their companies.</p>\n<p>If you find value in t
 he workshop format\, you&rsquo\;ll have the opportunity to learn how to ap
 ply and take the next step in your business journey.</p>\n<p>Who Should At
 tend: Small business owners and leaders who are looking to grow their busi
 ness\, strengthen their team\, and invest in their own development.</p>\n<
 p>What You&rsquo\;ll Learn:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to define and understand so
 ft skills in a modern workplace</li>\n<li>Which soft skills are most criti
 cal across your organization</li>\n<li>Practical strategies to develop sof
 t skills in your team</li>\n<li>How stronger soft skills can improve reten
 tion and drive growth</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Bonus: Learn About the Program</p>\n
 <ul>\n<li>Overview of the Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Businesses program</
 li>\n<li>What to expect from the curriculum and time commitment</li>\n<li>
 How to determine if the program is right for you</li>\n<li>Next steps for 
 applying</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Duration: 6:00pm -7:30pm</p>\n<p>Location: Columb
 us Metropolitan Library\, 96 S. Grant Ave.\, Columbus OH 43215\, Room 3A</
 p>\n<p>Registration: Seats are limited! Reserve your spot today to experie
 nce the workshop and explore whether 10\,000 Small Businesses is the right
  next step for you.</p>\n<p>10\,000 Small Businesses looks for applicants 
 who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their
  communities\, and meet these criteria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Owner or co-owner o
 f a business</li>\n<li>Business in operation for at least two years</li>\n
 <li>Business revenues of at least $75\,000 in the most recent fiscal year<
 /li>\n<li>Minimum of 2 employees (including the owner)</li>\n</ul>\nhttps:
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