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Employers prioritise problem-solving over communication. Younger workers prioritise communication over critical thinking and ...

In 2025, the conversation about career growth often revolves around one word: skills. Whether it’s the latest AI certification or a leadership course, the assumption is that more qualifications equal ...

Strong soft skills like empathy, communication, and teamwork drive success in high-paying roles such as sales, HR, and project management. Tech is moving fast. Because of this, many believe that ...

I am sitting in a bland conference room in Midtown Manhattan with twenty-nine so-called business professionals, and one of our instructors, Sharon, has just told us to imagine a huge rectangular brass ...

For decades, the archetypal C-suite executive stood tall as a domineering figure, leading from a distant corner office. Interpersonal skills — literally labeled “soft skills” — were seen as expendable ...

Soft skills are a hot topic in the business world, and educators are discovering their importance. I will call them soft skills for ease of understanding, but I agree with others who call them vital, ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Nacho De Marco Here’s a ...

You can teach someone how to fix a water heater, but if they don’t make a customer feel comfortable in their own home, technicians will struggle to be successful in their career. Since technical ...

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