You’ve heard it before, “soft skills” are important.
But they’re so much more than that.
These are actually Power Skills that drive real change in your life.
The good news?
You can build and develop them with simple, consistent actions.
Here are 7 Power Skills that will elevate both your personal and professional life (and how to start practicing them today) 👇🏼
✨ I N S P I R E
"We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are."
– Max De Pree
(Isn't that sooo good?!)
✨T H R I V E
7 Power Skills to Boost Your Life and Career (Start Today) 👇🏼
𝟭: 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗘𝗤): Master emotions to enhance relationships
** Ask yourself "How am I feeling right now?" 3 times/day. Pause and listen for the answer
𝟮: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Improve clarity and understanding in interactions
** Review recorded speeches, practice in front of a mirror, and ask for feedback
𝟯: 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Foster flexibility to thrive in change
** Monthly reviews of what is/is not working in your life; change up routines that don't
𝟰: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Enhance teamwork and shared responsibility
** Organize team-building activities and/or rotate leadership in group tasks
𝟱: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Analyze facts to form judgments
** Solve daily puzzles or brain teasers. NY Times app has great options... anyone else obsessed with Spelling Bee?
𝟲: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Recover from setbacks effectively
** Jot down times you recover/don't recover from challenges, what can you learn?
𝟳: 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Prioritize tasks to boost productivity
** Designate daily “focus hours” - make it clear you are not to be disturbed (sign on your door, OOO on email…)
Which skill will you work on first?
Have a great week!
Carolyn
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