SOFT SKILLS ACADEMY BLOG
How to Get the Best Out of Everyone at a Meeting
I have never met anyone who says they want to attend more meetings at work! For many people, meetings are a productivity zap. So how do we make sure we aim to get the best out of everyone at a meeting? Many people comment that meetings can be a waste of time,...
Emotional Awareness of Others is Key to Emotional Intelligence
Leaders with high levels of emotional intelligence (EQ) can build better connected and motivated teams that can achieve their full potential. With this complex ‘soft skill’ in place, colleagues feel able to trust each other, collaborate more effectively and are...
What Does It Mean to be Self-Aware?
Emotional intelligence affects how people connect, communicate and collaborate with others. By focusing on these key ‘soft skills’ we can improve our relationships, accelerate our performance and become better leaders. In the words of international leaders in...
The Humble Leader
Humility is a desirable quality for a leader. The humble leader really knows how to bring out the best in those they support and serve. Humility is associated with a cluster of highly positive traits, including sincerity, fairness, modesty, honesty, and...
How to be an Inclusive Leader
Every employee needs to feel respected, appreciated and a valued member of the team if they are to help their organisation achieve its objectives. Within this supportive and inclusive environment, innovation and creativity find fertile ground, productivity levels...
The Seven Top Traits of Leaders with Empathy
Empathic leaders are better leaders. They can put themselves in someone else's shoes,understand their thoughts, feelings and point of view, and provide the support and guidancethey need to fulfil their potential.By demonstrating this so-called ‘soft skill’, they can...
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Demand for strong emotional intelligence skills is predicted to rise by over 600% over the next three to five years. Faced with an ever-increasing amount of automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, our workforce needs to adapt if we want to survive in...