The Hard Truth about Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner

n nWhat'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 n nFortune 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: n n- manage your workload n- handle the critics n- develop and promote your personal brand n- navigate office politics n- lead the troops n- and much more nKlaus 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.n