Educational empact of people skills.

People skills are important for teachers in effective classroom

management. Knowing how to communicate and teach people instead of simply teaching their subjects
will make a difference in the classroom ( Bolton, 2009). Accordingly, almost 50 percent of classroom
success lies on effective interpersonal relationships, while the other 50 percent lies within academic
skills (Boyle, 2011).This is because teachers tend to interact and relate with students. Therefore,they
need to learn how to practice these people skills effectively in order to create a healthy and conducive
learning atmosphere in the classroom.

In general , people skills are an essential part of work ,life and social success. When one has
strong people skills ,he/she is able to:(1) pitch him/herself;(2) overcome social anxiety;(3)communicate
ideas. ; and (4) influence others positively.

Strategies in Obtaining Good People Skills

McQuerrrey (2019) presents the following strategies in maintaining good people skills which are
essential in a meaningful ,joyful and purpose-driven life that teachers also need to know .

1. Good communication skills .Strong people skills in the communication area include the ability to take
in information , clarify comments and participate in effective verbal and written exchanges.

2. Conflict resolution skills. Having ghe ability to mediate disputes and resolve conflict among others is
an important personal and professional skill. Hence conflict resolution involves the ability to clarify a
specific dispute ,listen to perspectives in a non judgemental manner and offer suggestions for action .

3. The value of patience. Patience is an exceptional people skill that is valuable in every profession . It
involves being able to maintain an even temper , repeat and explain information as necessary and
control anger in even the most trying situations.

4. Tolerance and understanding .Having tolerance and understanding for the differences of other leads
to success .Tolerant people have the ability to accept differences, even when they don't personally
agree with them .
In general , there are 5 A's to improve people skills

1. Acceptance

2. Appreciation

3. Approval

4. Admiration

5. Attention

Ten Essential People Skills to Succeed

The following is the list of soft skills for one's self-reflection and examination.

1. Being socially assertive. Social assertiveness is essential for conserving social energy in the right ways .
People with high social assertiveness have more confused social energy amd more clarity in their
interactions.

2. Crafting a memorable presence . People with great presence take it easy in making connections and
are extremely good at rapport building . Those with a strong presence can attract others , are well-
remembered and are likeable .
3. Mastering communication. This is knowing how to present one's self and , in turn ,gets one message
across.

4. Sustaining lasting confidence . People , who can sustain lasting confidence are able to conquer Thier
Shyness , avoid awkwardness and get through their anxiety or overcome any nervous tendencies.

5. Being an excellent conversationalist . This is essential in communicating and interacting with others .
Excellent conversationalist are people whom others may be fond of listening to and discussing with.
Most interactions happen in three levels: (1) The five Minutes: This is the first impression and the time
to decide if someone is worth getting to know ;(2)The first five Hours: This is moving past first
impressions into rapport building ;and (3)The first five days :This is the final and ultimate level of trust
and connection. Thus, a conversation is the key to moving up these three levels.

6. Being highly likeable . Likability is an important facet of trust by through being authentic or genuine
with their true selves .

7. Being exceptional at decoding emotions. People ,who are good at reading people , are exceptionally
strong at knowing how others think and feel .

8. Pitching ideas. Pitching is a very important people skill because it happens all the time when one is
asked for his/her opinion and in introducing himself/herself.

9. Being Charismatic. Charisma is the perfect blend of two essential people skills traits such as warmth
and competence.

10. Being an influential leader . Leaders in both personal,social and professional life are able to gain
camaraderie.