Title:
The advantage : the 7 soft skills you need to stay one step ahead
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Pearson, 2013
Physical Description:
xiv, 240 p. ; 22 cm.
ISBN:
9781447929567
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Summary
Summary
In this 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 relationshipsAuthor Notes
Emma Sue-Prince is the Director of Unimenta, a company devoted to developing soft skills and effective behaviours in the workplace. She has over 15 years experience in the delivery of soft skills programmes, materials and qualifications and teacher training expertise both in the UK and internationally.
Table of Contents
| About the author | p. viii |
| Author's acknowledgements | p. ix |
| Publisher's acknowledgements | p. x |
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| The world we are living in | p. 2 |
| 1 Adaptability: Change is all around us - respond better to opportunities by being flexible and agile | p. 26 |
| 2 Critical thinking: Keep an open mind - think smarter, more resourcefully, creatively and collaboratively | p. 52 |
| 3 Empathy: Nurture your relationships by learning to actively listen and understand others | p. 82 |
| 4 Integrity: Trust, values, principles and honesty are even more important now we have less time | p. 114 |
| 5 Optimism: Leave disappointments behind - this is about keeping a positive attitude no matter what life throws at you | p. 140 |
| 6 Being proactive: Show you're a self starter - respond rather than react, and learn to reinvent yourself | p. 170 |
| 7 Resilience: You will make mistakes, but it's all about bouncing back, learning from experience and moving onto the next challenge | p. 196 |
| The beginning | p. 219 |
| Notes | p. 223 |
| Index | p. 233 |
