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The Advantage ePub eBook

The 7 soft skills you need to stay one step ahead

By: Emma-Sue Prince

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The Advantage ePub eBook

The 7 soft skills you need to stay one step ahead

By: Emma-Sue Prince

Go from ordinary to extraordinary with 7 essential soft skills. You need Adaptability, Resilience, Optimism, Integrity, Critical thinking, Pro-activity and Empathy to stay one step ahead. Our world is changing - so fast, so furiously, so ferociously - that to stand out at work you need to change what you're doing. And quickly. To get ahead, you need soft skills. To stay ahead you need The Advantage. Just doing your job won’t get you to the top, but what does it take? Soft skills are your secret weapon. These days we’re all working harder and longer, but finding it harder than ever to make an impact and get the results we want. Traditional skills like being a good team player, a solid leader or a brilliant negotiator don’t seem to be as effective anymore. To really stand out, you need to be doing something different, something better. You need The Advantage. In this groundbreaking book, we set the scene for seven new skills that will propel you and your career forward. Through a combination of scientific research, no-nonsense advice, practical exercises and case studies, this book shows you how to understand, develop and use: Adaptability - respond effectively to challenges and grab new opportunities Resilience - learn from experience and attack the next challenge with equal boldness Optimism - be the most positive person you know Integrity - trust, values and honesty are the name of the game now as is authenticity Critical thinking - challenge assumptions and find solutions Pro-activity - thinking and acting ahead Empathy - respect and nurture your relationships STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION.

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Pearson UK

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1447929713

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9781447929710

7 Skills for the Future

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Integrity, Optimism, Being Proactive, Resilience

By: Emma-Sue Prince

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7 Skills for the Future

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Integrity, Optimism, Being Proactive, Resilience

By: Emma-Sue Prince

This business book is great for leaders, middle managers, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SOFT SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE RESILIENCE & ADAPTABILITY "Although we are born with these seven skills, it is never too late to improve the way we use them in life and work. Everyone should buy this book and keep it by their bedside for reference. This way each of us can continually increase our happiness, success and well-being.” - Mark Swindell, Founder and CEO of Rock Rail "It has been a delight to work with Emma- Sue she has so much passion for what she does. Her workshop and book are excellent and particularly fit well with our core company values, definitely 7 key skills we need for our future!" – Tanya Zuchowski Learning & Development Manager at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP. “A great CV might open a door but these 7 skills will determine your future success and happiness - this gem of a book will help you to develop these essential work and life skills.” Dr Lisa Day, Director of Studies Online MBA, University of Liverpool “Life is too important to live without some guidance – this book is THE guidance all of us need to flourish in work and beyond.” University Professor Dr Sarah Mercer, Professor of Language Teaching at the University of Graz, Austria Feeling in control over your life is crucial to success and wellbeing. Our world is changing - so fast, so furiously, so ferociously - that to stand out you need to tap into your own resources and competences. Doing so puts you firmly back into the driving seat of your own life, enabling you to be happier, find and do work you love and have a true sense of purpose. But what are the key competences that you need? 7 Skills for the Future sets the scene for seven new soft skills that will propel you forward. Through a combination of scientific research, no-nonsense advice, practical exercises and case studies, this book shows you how to understand, develop and use: Adaptability - respond better to opportunities and change by being flexible and agile Critical thinking - think smarter, more resourcefully, creatively and collaboratively Empathy - nurture all your relationships by learning how to listen and be present Integrity - trust, values and honesty are the name of the game now as is authenticity Optimism - be the most positive person you know Being Proactive - respond rather than react and learn to reinvent yourself Resilience - make mistakes, bounce back, learn from experience and move on to the next challenge By learning how to tap into these essential skills, and understanding how to put them into practice each day of our lives, we can be happier, more effective and abler to cope with change in an uncertain and exciting future. Happy Reading, please do share your thoughts with us

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1292259191

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Practical Business Communication

By: Emma Sue Prince

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Practical Business Communication

By: Emma Sue Prince

This hands-on book will equip your students with the tools needed to be effective communicators in the workplace. It increases students' awareness and understanding of how their brain works and how it interprets information, thereby helping them to process information more effectively and create stronger relationships and networks. Chapters take students through all the core areas of communication, from face-to-face encounters and email to social media and online conferences, and contain top tips and activities throughout. Practical Business Communication is an essential resource for students of all disciplines looking to boost their communication skills.

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