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3 Soft Skills Those in Leadership Roles Should Develop to Be Better

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I wake up every single day obsessed with the question: How can we best equip leaders to be prepared for the leadership moments well in advance? One answer, he believes, is those in leadership fine-tuning their soft skills. Khan says attunement, resilience and creativity (ARC) are the three key areas to develop those soft skills.

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What’s Next to Be Your Best? 3 Personal and Professional Development Trends in 2024

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Not only do personal and professional development opportunities provide key benefits to employees—like learning new skills, boosting confidence and credibility, developing leadership skills and increasing earning potential—but employers greatly benefit too. Why are human skills important?

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Professional vs Personal Development: What’s the Difference?

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To navigate these dynamic landscapes with confidence, one must recognize the need for ongoing skill enhancement and adaptability. Simultaneously, professional development equips you with the tangible tools and expertise needed to turn your aspirations into reality. This article appears in the March issue of SUCCESS+ digital magazine.

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Try This Brainstorming Exercise to Come Up with Better Business Ideas

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Atop the columns, fill in six S’s: story, skills, strengths, situation, social and solution. Maybe a local bakery is shutting down, and you’re able to buy all of their equipment and supplies at wholesale cost. Bring your problem-solving skills to this one. In rows to the left of your columns, list your ideas.

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Finding a Voice in the Future of Work

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Beats were assigned based on skill set—something typically determined by a reporter’s existing portfolio. Then again when I joined the student-run magazine, Vox. Then again when I landed a gig with this very magazine in 2015 as an assistant editor. But I went back, week after week. To me, it’s inclusion. It’s safety.

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Want Better Opportunities? Learn to Connect with People in a Meaningful Way

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People who can implement these two practices are well-equipped to plug into a community. Exercise these muscles and you’ll fast-track your ability to sell, dialogue, negotiate and master a number of other essential business skills. This article originally appeared in the July/August 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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How to Build a Thriving Culture at Work

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Then they will be equipped with the data to actively build—or rebuild—tight, reliable connections between people and purpose. This article originally appeared in the July/August 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine. I believe co-creation of these elements is where culture development is galvanized. What’s the possible mismatch?