There are many soft skills that employees need to be successful, and many of them are also social skills. Interpersonal skills, communication skills and conflict resolution are just a few examples of the essential soft skills that support strong working relationships...
Can Hobbies Make You Better at Your Job? For many people, hobbies are a way to get out of the work mindset and enjoy free time. However, hobbies can actually boost your professional skills and make you better at your job—and you may not even realize it. Studies have...
How to Find Greater Meaning in the Workplace Work should be about more than earning a living—it should be fulfilling and offer a sense of meaning and a greater connection to the world. However, that feeling of fulfillment doesn’t always come automatically. Sure, it’s...
Succeeding at Your First Remote Work Job After you’ve landed your first remote work job, it’s important to consider how different a remote position is from an in-person job. You’ll need to put more effort into reaching out to connect with your employer, as well as...
Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), is the soft skills complement to IQ. Professionals with a high EQ are better able to work collaboratively with others, and they nurture a positive workplace culture. Two of the building blocks of EQ are the ability...
Reflections on Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith’s book, “How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion or Job” I was recently invited to attend a virtual happy hour/ book group discussion on “How Women Rise: Break the 12...
