Soft Skills - Ask a Wharton MBA
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Have you declared your New Year’s Resolutions yet? Well, I have, but not in terms of goals. I have a new set of new year resolution ideas this year. They are geared toward helping me achieving a more lasting change than what goals can achieve.
But first, let’s talk about what make a good vs bad new year resolution. Did you know that over 60% of Americans make New Year Resolutions but only 8% achieving those resolutions? ...
In an increasingly digital world, good communications practices both in-person and online are more important than ever before.
Good communication can help you avoid potential issues, reach your goals and enhance your reputation both personally and professionally. However, mastering this type of proactive, effective communication requires a very specific skill set. This skill set is comprised primarily of “soft” skills (skills that are less tangible than “hard” skills like math and science skills) ...
How does Larry Page (Google), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Tim Cook (Apple) and Mark Parker (Nike) have continued success in their industries and are still loved by their employees? It’s not because they’re just intelligent and business-savvy, but they also have the soft skills that separate them from the pack. In other words, they’re great leaders through and through. ...
Stress can be a killer to your self confidence and productivity. Even the most accomplished executives must learn how to manage stress in order to be effective all the time. When you are not stressed, you can be at the top of the game. However, when destructive stress sets in, it can suck up all your energy and render you sub-optimal. This is why it’s important to learn and practice stress management techniques early in your career. Stress will only increase as you climb the career ladder. ...
Good communication skills are a key factor in every aspect of your career; from being hired, closing a sale, working well within your organization or earning a promotion. Even if you outperform in every other area. If you’re marked poor in communication you’re less likely to advance in your career. Practicing good communication skills on an ongoing basis can help you develop professionally and reach your business goals. ...
The most frequently asked question I receive from readers is some version of how to be successful at work or in my career. Below is the latest question I received in this category. Ying, a Chinese immigrant working in the US used the Ask Me Anything tool inside the Soft Skills Gym to send me the following questions. I want to share my response to also help others in similar situations. ...
Learning tips early on how to prepare for a graduate school interview will give you an advantage. Applying to graduate school is a stressful and busy process. From choosing the programs you’re interested in to polishing your resume, securing references, and writing essays, there’s just a great deal to keep track of. But in the whole process, one of the trickiest steps is going through interviews with admissions officers. ...