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7 soft skills that everyone should be

taught in school:
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Effective Communication

How to :

● Express ideas clearly.

● Practice active listening and
empathetic responses.
● Utilize appropriate body language
and tone.

Book recommendation :

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for

Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lownde
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Critical Thinking

How to :

● Objectively evaluate information and

its source.
● Challenge underlying assumptions.
● Systematically assess evidence and
solutions.

Book recommendation :

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel

Kahneman.
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Emotional Intelligence

How to :

● Recognize and understand your own

and others’ emotions.
● Regulate emotional reactions.
● Practice empathy in social and
relational contexts.

Book recommendation :

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis

Bradberry and Jean Greaves.
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Adaptability

How to :

● Embrace change with openness and

positivity.
● Navigate unexpected situations with
problem-solving.
● Continuously acquire new skills and
knowledge.

Book recommendation :

"Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer

Johnson.
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Conflict Resolution

How to :

● Actively listen to understand each

party’s perspective.
● Communicate openly and
respectfully.
● Seek compromise or collaboration for
a win-win solution.

Book recommendation :

The Mediator’s Handbook by Dr. Jennifer E.

Beer PhD, Caroline C. Packard JD et al.
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Growth Mindset

How to :

● View challenges as opportunities to

learn and improve.
● Receive feedback constructively to
enhance your skills.
● Persist in the face of setbacks and
continuously strive for mastery.

Book recommendation :

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
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Networking

How to :

● Engage with peers via events and

social media.
● Offer value before expecting support.
● Maintain and periodically follow up
with connections.

Book recommendation :

Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to

Success, One Relationship at a Time by
Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz.
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