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Devel(UP) Your Skills

Monday, August 1, 2022

11 Soft skills to accelerate your career

1. Communication:

Listen without interrupting. Speak with a positive tone. Pay attention to your body language.

2. Persuasion: 

Identify what other people care about. Create stories that resonate with them. Communicate those stories with brevity and emotion.

3. Negotiation: 

Listen carefully. Understand what the other side wants. Know your worth. Then propose solutions that benefit both sides. 

4. Relationship building: 

Help others unconditionally. Look for common interests. Always add value before asking for something in return.

5. Empathy:

Take a genuine interest in other people. Look at things from their perspective. Acknowledge their feelings. Never judge and always be supportive. Be generous with your time and attention.

6. Positive Attitude:

Never gossip. Never complain. Criticize sparingly. Always speak well of others.

7. Teamwork:

Avoid claiming all the credits. Celebrate other people's wins. Praise teammates publicly and praise them generously. 

8. Conflict resolution:

Avoid arguments and accusations. Focus on solutions over problems. Apologize unconditionally when it's your fault.

9. Emotional intelligence:

Never act impulsively. Take a step back when you're upset. Understand what you're feeling. Understand the consequences of your actions. Then proceed accordingly.

10. Time management:

Learn to prioritize. Learn to delegate. Learn to say no.

11. Work ethic:

Take responsibility for your work. Always show up and deliver on time. Always keep your commitments. Never deflect blame on to others.



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