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You might be surprised. Read on.

In the July 26, 2019 edition of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, one headline read,
Research: “Soft Skills’ Emerge As Most Critical Among Successful SMBS.

The article goes on to state that the Small & Medium Business Trends Report analyzed responses from 2,000+ small and medium-sized business owners and leaders. The second highest soft skill characteristic for running a successful business was People and Communication skills.

How would you rate you and/or your company in these skills?

People and communication skills are the primary skills SmarTalkers can provide through our coaching and training opportunities. Contact Wendy Warman at wendy@smartalkers.com for more information.

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A study that surveyed nine years of employee hiring and firing at Google showed that over that time, the company found that most of the firings were of people equipped with sufficient hard skills, such as business and technical knowledge, and that those with a good command of soft skills tended to stay and be promoted.

How are your communication soft skills including active listening, public speaking, and assertiveness skills?

Could you benefit from individual coaching in these areas? Let’s connect and see how I can help. wendy@smartalkers.com

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LinkedIn identified the soft skills companies need most. Regardless of industry, communication ranked as #2.

Communication skills allow people to work together more efficiently and effectively because they understand each other.

Would improving your soft skills possibly lead to a promotion, make you feel more comfortable speaking up in difficult conversations, or help you feel more comfortable giving a speech? Let’s connect and see how I can help. wendy@smartalkers.com