For years the discussion on soft skills has focused on such skills as attitude, communication, planning and organizing, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, professionalism, teamwork and the appropriate use of media. While these soft skills are critical success skills, they are not all encompassing. In reality, these skills represent only part [...]
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal: nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude - Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was one of the founding fathers of this great nation. He was also the author of the Declaration of [...]
At 9 AM, you find out your favorite baseball team signed a great player. On your lunch break, your brother calls you and tell you he lost his job. Around 4:00 PM, your coworker announces she got the promotion you’d been working late hours to try and [...]
Effectively planning ahead can not only keep an individual on track, but ensure the entire team is on track to complete team goals. Planning ahead takes organization and strategy by the individual. In this video, a manager needs help from one of his employees to cover part [...]
Teamwork is crucial to workplace success! Great teamwork means strong communication, collaboration, and transparency. It can be challenging to remain honest, especially if you’ve made a mistake; however, honesty and trust go a long way for teamwork in the workplace. In this video, a manager isn’t sure [...]
Devices can be extremely useful at the office. When used properly, devices can help employees organize, manage, or even work on their tasks. However, devices in the office can be distracting or misused. In this video, an employee asks her manager if she may use to device during [...]
Meetings provide teams with a chance to exchange ideas, share information, and learn new tools to be successful in the workplace. If a team communications effectively during meetings they will have higher productivity and successful projects. Poor communication during meetings can lead to wasting company’s resources and [...]
Networking opportunities arise pretty often in the professional sphere. While you may think your business card says more than enough about who you are and what you do, preparing to introduce yourself with your professional information is a great way to make a lasting impression. In this [...]
Controlling your emotions means you’re keeping emotions in check in the workplace. That includes not losing your temper! Learning how to control your emotions takes time, but once you learn it, you’ll experience a better workplace. In this video, listen to what the manager says. How did [...]
Active listening means you’re concentrating on what the other person is saying and asking follow-up questions if you don’t understand. Learning how to actively listen to someone may take time. However, practicing how to listen and respond is an important soft skill for the workplace. In this [...]