Hard Skills Get You Hired; But Soft Skills Get You Promoted

in instablurt •  2 years ago  (edited)

11 SOFT SKILLS TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER:

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  1. COMMUNICATION:

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

  1. PERSUASION:

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

  1. NEGOTIATION:

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

  1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING:

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

  1. 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.

  1. POSITIVE ATTITUDE:

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

  1. TEAMWORK:

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

  1. CONFLICT RESOLUTION:

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

  1. 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.

  1. TIME MANAGEMENT:

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

  1. 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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