Soft Skills Master

This book "Soft Skills Master" is written to cater to the needs of students, professors, businessmen and corporate professionals. It aims to inculcate knowledge, offer techniques, and develop desirable qualities of soft skills for building bright careers. The main features of this book are simplicity and concise explanation which make the book easy to read and understand. The comprehensive coverage of the book includes 25 chapters covering the most common soft skills like Interview Techniques, Group Discussion, Body Language, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Thinking Skill, Decision Making Skill, Problem Solving Skill etc. along with some additional related topics. Employability is nowadays commensurate with proving multiple soft skills in varied situations in a fast changing world. A person's soft skills play major role in the individual's contribution to the success of an organization. Even though the importance of soft skills is visible and accepted there are hardly any books available on this topic. That acted as an inspiration to write this book which would be useful to students of all educational streams, professors, corporate personnel and businessmen.

What's the hard truth? Soft skills get little respect but will make or break your career. Master your soft skills and really get ahead at work! Fortune 500 coach Peggy Klaus encounters individuals every day who excel at their jobs but aren't getting where they want to go. It's rarely a shortfall in technical expertise that limits their careers, but rather a shortcoming in their social, communication, and self-management behaviors. In The Hard Truth About Soft Skills Klaus delivers practical tools and techniques for mastering soft skills across the career spectrum. She shows how to: manage your workload handle the critics develop and promote your personal brand navigate office politics lead the troops and much more! Klaus reveals why soft skills are often ignored, while bringing their importance to life in her trademark style—straightforward, humorous, and motivating. Perfect for readers at all professional stages—from those who are just starting out to seasoned executives—this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take his or her career to the next level.

“Gives you the practical tools you need to own the room by owning yourself. Banish that inner devil’s advocate and become as powerful as you can be.” —Alan Cooper, software alchemist, cofounder of Cooper As the Founder and Chief Creativity Evangelist of “The Creative Dose,” Denise Jacobs teaches techniques to make the creative process more fluid, methods for making work environments more conducive to personal productivity, and practices for sparking innovation. Now, in her book, Banish Your Inner Critic, Denise shows you how to defeat those barriers that are holding you back and achieve success through a positive mental attitude. Banish Your Inner Critic shows you how to move beyond that mental block to your creative ideas, realize instant relief and lasting insight, and: · Identify and quiet the voice of self-doubt in your head · Master 3 powerful practices that will transform how you relate to yourself and your creativity forever · Overcome the fear of not knowing enough or not being original enough · Free yourself from comparisons, overwhelm, high self-criticism and self-sabotage · Transform your self-talk into a tool for success · Generate more creative ideas than ever before · Embrace your expertise and share your brilliance with the world Banish your Inner Critic to start doing your best work, achieving excellence, and contributing meaningfully to the world! “If you’re interested in diving deep into your own creative genius, this book will give you an abundance of ways to do that.” —Michelle Villalobos, “The Superstar Activator” & founder of The Women’s Success Summit “A book I believe will inspire a new generation to step out of the shadows and shine.” —Paul Boag, author of User Experience Revolution

Have you ever worked with a manager who is difficult to get along with? Do you ask yourself, “How in the world do I work with this type of person?” Are you a difficult manager? Have you been told your communication style is too extreme and affects your ability to lead others? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, this book is for you! Tough Cookies are people with excellent technical skills, but weak interpersonal skills. They can be challenging to work with unless others understand them and know how to communicate with them. For both Tough Cookie managers and for people who work with them, Soft Skills for Tough Cookies provides ways to improve communication by adjusting behaviors, not personalities. Soft Skills for Tough Cookies describes different communication styles based on twelve cookie types. Perhaps you can imagine how a Ginger Snap, snaps? The author provides specific ways to improve interpersonal skills for managers while giving staff members ways to interact with them more effectively. As a Sugar Cookie who lives with an Oatmeal Raisin, trust me, it’s important!

The Ultimate Guide to Unleash Your Potential DESCRIPTION Is it Possible to get High-Impact Communication skills and Soft Skills in a very short period? Is there a way to build executive presence to get promotion, progress and visibility for your efforts from your leaders and recruiters? Can you develop mental strength, motivation & confidence to approach your lives with a positive mental attitude? Can you develop Emotional Intelligence and have meaningful relationships with everyone to live your dream life? Do you want learn from a corporate expert's 20+ years experience, so that you can avoid costly and time consuming mistakes and make the right decisions? Yes, through this book you can do all the above and more! Ê Welcome to the ultimate guide to unleashing your potential. A Good professional needs to have strong Language skills. Recognizing this need, the book has a section in every chapter that highlights important words and Business phrases used in the corporate industry along with their meanings. The attached CD has all new content, essential soft skills training for life success. Through a series of videos, the author shares corporate tips and provides coaching for career advancement and realisation of personal goals. Ê Hacks used for speed learning: Experts quotes | learning milestones | learning mastery: the essentials of the topic | case in point: real world examples for application of the concepts | illustrations and graphics | knowledge check | case studies | applied knowledge based on the case studies | business jargon and Start-up terminologies | English vocabulary building KEY FEATURES Book aims to be the Professional Guide, Coach and Mentor to all those who want to upgrade their soft skills to get a head-start in their careers. Book is designed to give all individuals the all-important personality development soft skills required by them to become successful and powerful personalities. Book has been designed to be a bridge between Academic Curriculum education and the Industry. Effective Communication and Personal Development training concepts given in this book impart knowledge that is geared towards enhancing their soft skills WHAT WILL YOU LEARN This books aims to impart high-impact soft skills like executive presence, time management, public speaking, first impression, professionalism, etiquette, negotiation, job interview, group discussion, leadership, teamwork, communication, creativity, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and much more. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Through this book, anyone wishing to develop powerful personalities will be able to choose and attain a career of their choice. They will develop well-rounded personalities; attain self-confidence and an ability to successfully overcome any challenge that life throws at them. Table of Contents 1. Soft Skills: An Overview 2. Emotional Intelligence 3. Self-Image Management 4. Team Building and Cooperation 5. Time Management and Goal Setting 6. Communication Skills 7. Verbal Communication Part 1 8. Verbal Communication-Part 2 9. Non-Verbal Communication 10.ÊLevel 2: Career 11.ÊLevel 3: Courtesy & Habits 12.ÊResume Writing & Job Applications 13.ÊGroup Discussions 14.ÊPersonal Interview and Interactions 15.ÊNeuromarketing: The Art of Promoting Yourself

This book is part of the Human Centered Book Trilogy, the 2021 volumes of the Routledge Human Centered Management HCM Series. HCM books are pioneering transformation from the traditional humans-as-a-resource approach of the industrial past, to the humans at the center management and organizational paradigm of the 21st century. HCM is built on the talent and wellbeing of people in the workplace driving work engagement, quality standards, high performance and productivity to attain long-term organizational sustainability in the global VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environment. This book was carefully crafted by recognized international human centered scholars from four continents. Models presented bridge persistent Soft Skills gaps in management and business and particularly between education and the workforce due to excessive testing and hard/technical skills. In contrast with hard skills, Soft Skills are transferable across jobs, industries and applicable to all dimensions of life. Soft Skills are the common language of empathy, collaboration, team building, resilience and agility transforming organizations. Human and social challenges cannot be solved only with hard skills. This is a "must read Soft Skills manual" for survival and success based on attributes all human beings possess but not everybody is optimizing to excel in life and work. This and its two complementary titles Human Centered Organizational Culture: Global Dimensions and Sensible Leadership: Human Centered, Insightful and Prudent are timely readings for leaders, managers, researchers, academics, practitioners, students and the general public responsible for organizations across industries and sectors pursuing quality standards, organizational transformation and sustainability.

"The 12 soft skills that are covered in this book are industry and culture neutral. In whichever industry and country you may belong, they enable you to achieve extraordinary results in your personal life, career, and business."--Back cover.

Essential guide to set your path to great success KEY FEATURES The book is like a GPS for the reader, where they are able to visualize the quickest ways to reach their desired goals. ● Experts Quotes ● Learning Milestones ● Learning Mastery: The Essentials of the topic ● Case In Point: Real World examples for application of the concepts ● Illustrations and Graphics ● Knowledge Check ● Case Studies ● Applied Knowledge based on the Case Studies ● Business Jargon and startup terminologies ● English Vocabulary Building DESCRIPTION ● Is it Possible to get High-Impact Online or Physical Communication skills and Soft Skills in a very short period? ● Is there a way to build executive presence to get promotion, sales and visibility for your efforts from your leaders, recruiters and clients? ● Can you develop mental strength, motivation & confidence to approach your lives with a positive mental attitude? ● Can you increase your sales or income in a very short time by adopting easy and basic changes in your life? ●Do you want to learn from a corporate expert's 20+ years experience, so that you can avoid costly and time consuming mistakes and make the right decisions? Yes, through this book you can do all the above and more! Welcome to the ultimate guide to unleashing your potential. This book aims to impart high-impact soft skills like executive presence, time management, public speaking, first impression, professionalism, etiquette, negotiation, job interview, group discussion, leadership, teamwork, communication, creativity, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and much more. In a post Covid world, building a strong Online Presence has become a necessity. Whereas online meetings used to be optional, it is the norm now. A new chapter on Online Presence has been added to give the reader a competitive advantage in this new Virtual online space. A Good professional needs to have strong Language skills. Recognizing this need, the book has a section in every chapter that highlights important words and Business phrases used in the corporate industry along with their meanings. Hacks used for speed learning: Experts quotes | learning milestones | learning mastery: the essentials of the topic | case in point: real world examples for application of the concepts | illustrations and graphics | knowledge check | case studies | applied knowledge based on the case studies | business jargon and Start-up terminologies | English vocabulary building Here are a few questions our readers have asked the author. 1. I am very strong technically. Why must I learn soft skills? There is a popular saying: The first Impression is the last Impression. A good first impression that creates lifelong relationships is created through effective habits and an ability to say the right thing at the right time to the right person. To manage teams, to have good relationships with your bosses and leaders, to get the job and promotion of your dreams, it is important that we learn how to get soft skills. Formal education and technical certifications are not enough. Our technical experience is insufficient. That's where soft skills are important. Technical skills get you through the door, but soft skills help you progress upwards from floor to floor till you reach the corner office! 2. There are so many soft skills books already. What makes this one different? There are 3 main reasons why you should read this book: a. I have almost 20 years of Corporate, Business and Training experience. Starting my career as an Assistant manager with the Taj Hotels, I have experience as a founder of 3 start ups and over 15 years as a Life, Business and Executive Coach. The format of this book is entirely based on case studies experienced by me by interacting with thousands of clients and training sessions. b. Neuroscience is a very hot field right now with lots of applications in business. For the first time, I have shared new experiences and ideas on 'How to Promote Yourself' by using applied Neuroscience. I have shared how Neuromarketing helps you to handle difficult people, establish rapport and relationships and become expert people managers. c. This book highlights frequently committed mistakes by others, and suggests ways to avoid these. Life changing frameworks are showcased through case studies and examples. These help you to apply these easy methods immediately in your lives and most importantly become part of your basic nature. 3. What can I expect after reading this book? The book is like a GPS for the readers, who want to explore the quickest ways to reach their desired goals. There is no boring theory, no wasted time! It provides professionals who don’t have a background on sales to effectively `sell’ their skills. The reader learns how to `package 'their verbal and non-verbal communication to influence others. Short bite-sized business storytelling has been used to keep the reader interested and energized and motivated to apply these skills in their own life. Building a strong Online Presence can make the crucial difference between cracking that interview, influencing unsure clients positively and making the best impression on key stakeholders. This book imparts easy hacks to becoming an online champion. 3. Any other tips for getting the maximum benefit from this book? I will encourage the reader to read a few pages at a time, then try to apply the solutions and come back and fine-tune their approach by reading a few more pages. Read this book over the course of 6-8 weeks for optimal results. To develop these skills, the reader should read about a chapter and guidelines on how to exhibit new behaviour without feeling shy or conscious. Once the reader begins to exhibit appropriate behaviour in all situations: personal and professional then sustained behavior becomes a habit. This then becomes part of the reader’s basic nature. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The book aims to provide the reader with a practical understanding of corporate and business life. It has been written by an experienced coach and industry professional with a real-world corporate perspective. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book imparts proven coaching techniques and takes the reader on a journey towards exceptional leadership and management. Book helps the reader to apply it immediately in their lives and keep for life. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Soft Skills: An Overview 2. Emotional Intelligence 3. Self-Image Management 4. Team Building and Cooperation Teamwork, Conflict Management, Negotiation Skills 5. Time Management and Goal Setting 6. Communication Skills 7. Verbal Communication- Part 1 8. Verbal Communication - Part 2 9. Non-Verbal Communication 10. Building Online Presence 11. Level 2: Career 12. Level 3: Courtesy & Habits Guide To Correct Etiquette, Grooming & Hygiene 13. Resume Writing & Job Applications 14. Group Discussions 15. Personal Interview and Interactions 16. The Art of Promoting Yourself