An excellent resource from Reno Perry on improving soft skills and future proofing yourself.
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People say “soft skills matter” But never share how to improve them. 10 soft skills that will future-proof your career. And 30 resources to learn them. I've curated the best books, TED talks, and online courses for you. 1. Effective Communication 📚 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 🗣 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation by Celeste Headlee 🎓 Improving Communication Skills - University of Pennsylvania 2. Adaptability 📚 Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson 🗣 Embrace the Shake by Phil Hansen 🎓 Developing Adaptability as a Manager - University of London 3. Problem-Solving 📚 Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman 🗣 Are You a Giver or a Taker? by Adam Grant 🎓 Creative Problem Solving -University of Minnesota 4. Leadership 📚 Start with Why by Simon Sinek 🗣 How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek 🎓 Inspiring Leadership through EQ - Case Western 5. Teamwork 📚 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni 🗣 The Secret to Great Opportunities? by Tanya Menon 🎓 Teamwork Skills - University of Colorado Boulder 6. Time Management 📚 Getting Things Done" by David Allen 🗣 How to Save the World from Bad Meetings by David Grady 🎓 Work Smarter, Not Harder - University of California, Irvine 7. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) 📚 Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman 🗣 The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown 🎓 Developing Your Emotional Intelligence - LinkedIn Learning 8. Creativity 📚 Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon 🗣 Your Elusive Creative Genius by Elizabeth Gilbert 🎓 Ignite Your Everyday Creativity - State University of New York 9. Resilience 📚 Grit by Angela Duckworth 🗣The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth 🎓 Building Resilience - University of Pennsylvania 10. Interpersonal Skills 📚 Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson and Joseph Grenny 🗣 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe by Simon Sinek 🎓 Improving Your Interpersonal Skills - University of California, Irvine ---- ♻ Reshare this to help others build these key skills. And follow me for more posts like this!