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Hard skills get you hired but Soft skills get you promoted!

Here are 8 underrated soft skills that I feel are required to accelerate your career

  1. Emotional intelligence – This skill enables employees to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and work effectively with teams. This requires self awareness , Empathy, Social skills and motivation
  2. Communication – Its all about active listening, verbal and non verbal communication, Written skills and your presentation skills
  3. Leadership – Leadership is widely recognized as a critical attribute to success in workplace as most people work in teams. This requires problem solving,strategic thinking, teaming and coaching skills
  4. Creativity – You need certain amount of imagination. Innovation, big picture thinking and brainstorming
  5. Time Management – Planning, goal setting delegation are critical skills for success at the workplace
  6. Adaptability – as a successful professional you need flexibility, agility, a growth mindset and an analytical view
  7. Work Ethic – punctuality, reliability, professionalism email ettiquete discipline goes a long way in building a successful career
  8. Client Centricity – Ability to understand the clients needs, leading with questions, listening, contributing , planning clear meeting agendas