5 SOFT SKILLS TO ACCELERATE YOUR CARRIER
1. Communication
• Listen without interrupting
• Speak with a positive tone
• Pay attention to your body language.
2. Persuasion
• Identify what other people care about
• Create stories that resonate with them
• Communicate those stories with brevity and emotion.
3. Negotiation
• Listen carefully
• Understand what the other side wants
• Know your worth
• Then propose solutions that benefit both sides.
4. Relationship building
• Help others unconditionally
• Look for common interests
• Always add value before asking for something in return.
5. Empathy
• Take a genuine interest in other people
• Look at things from their perspective
• Acknowledge their feelings
• Never judge and always be supportive
• Be generous with your time and attention.
6. Positive attitude
• Never gossip
• Never complain
• Criticize sparingly
• Always speak well of others.
7. Teamwork
• Avoid claiming all the credit
• Celebrate other people's wins
• Praise teammates publicly and praise them generously.
8. Conflict resolution
• Avoid arguments and accusations
• Focus on solutions over problems
• Apologize unconditionally when it's your fault.
9. Emotional intelligence
• Never act impulsively
• Take a step back when you're upset
• Understand what you're feeling
• Understand the consequences of your actions
• Then proceed accordingly.
10. Time management
• Learn to prioritize
• Learn to delegate
• Learn to say no.
11. Work ethic
• Take responsibility for your work
• Always show up and deliver on time
• Always keep your commitments
• Never deflect blame on to others.
All written and compelled by Joel Lakene Luka.
Joel Lakene Luka, is a Medical doctor, transformational speaker , social innovator , award winning public speaker and writer .
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