Go from ordinary to extraordinary with 7 essential soft skills You need Adaptability Resilience Optimism Integrity Critical thinking Pro-activity & Empathy to stay one step ahead Our world is changing
- so fast so furiously so ferociously
- that to stand out at work you need to change what you're doing & quickly To get ahead you need soft skills To stay ahead you need The Advantage Just doing your job won't get you to the top but what does it take? Soft skills are your secret weapon These days we're all working harder & longer but finding it harder than ever to make an impact & get the results we want Traditional skills like being a good team player a solid leader or a brilliant negotiator don't seem to be as effective anymore To really stand out you need to be doing something different something better You need The Advantage In this groundbreaking book we set the scene for seven new skills that will propel you & your career forward Through a combination of scientific research no-nonsense advice practical exercises & case studies this book shows you how to understand develop & use Adaptability
- respond effectively to challenges & grab new opportunities Resilience
- learn from experience & attack the next challenge with equal boldness Optimism
- be the most positive person you know Integrity
- trust values & honesty are the name of the game now as is authenticity Critical thinking
- challenge assumptions & find solutions Pro-activity
- thinking & acting ahead Empathy
- respect & nurture your relationships STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION