{"id":8631,"date":"2022-09-26T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8631"},"modified":"2023-06-19T14:40:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T14:40:58","slug":"what-are-good-people-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-are-good-people-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"11 People Skills That Will Set You Apart from the Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, technical skills are important in the workplace. Let&#8217;s be honest; whoever knows how to unjam the printer is a highly valued employee!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>soft skills &#8211; namely people skills &#8211; are just as important<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-people-skills\/\">6 Secrets for Improving Your People Skills<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wait, What Are Good People Skills?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">People skills are the intangible skills that help you get along with those around you<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The people skills you need will help you resolve conflict, form strong bonds, and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Someone with excellent people skills is typically well-liked and highly respected.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>that person is an invaluable addition to workplace culture!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why some hiring managers consider <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-are-people-skills-important\/\">excellent people skills<\/a> even more important than technical skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>So, I&#8217;d like to share 11 people skills that will help you be successful in the workplace:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#1: Actively Listen to Those Around You<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active listening is one of the most important people skills and interpersonal skills you can develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>To actively listen is to give the person speaking your undivided attention.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are not concerned with making your next point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mind is not wandering off, thinking about your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/life\/pets\/a32580905\/how-to-adopt-a-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>you are invested in what they are saying to you<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Active listening means you are processing the information being told.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>I recommend you practice active listening as a way to <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>improve your personal effectiveness.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is essentially <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>how you present yourself to other people<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Someone who actively listens is likely to be seen as thoughtful, caring, and considerate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8635\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-shake-hands.jpg\" alt=\"Colleagues shake hands\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-shake-hands.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-shake-hands-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-shake-hands-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-shake-hands-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-shake-hands-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#2: Express Approachability Through Body Language<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, body language is obviously not a skill you can describe in your cover letter. But <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>it is something you have the ability to demonstrate in an interview, or on the job!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Someone with strong people skills will use their physicality to help people feel comfortable and welcome.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s say that you sit at your desk hunched over, with your headphones on. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Do you think this makes people feel comfortable approaching you?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, it may be a time when you do not want to be approached. <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">That is totally fine<\/span>!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> But&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>If you are trying to use your interpersonal skills to develop relationships, consider:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing the headphones so you have the ability to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>listen to others<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going to do some work in a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>communal working space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting up and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>visiting your colleagues<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your break.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is consent, offering a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>handshake or a hug<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/changepower\/201605\/the-9-superpowers-your-smile#:~:text=Smiling%20elevates%20your%20mood%20and,it%20up%20when%20you%20smile.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Smiling<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Using physicality to your advantage is one of the greatest people skills <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-master-of-ceremonies\/\">you can master<\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#3: Use Great Communication Skills to Develop Relationships<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honestly, I think great <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>communication skills and people skills are fairly synonymous<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>getting along with people is all about whether or not you can communicate effectively<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Some strong communication skills to practice are:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting until the other person is finished before you speak. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>No interrupting!<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Remembering people&#8217;s names<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after you&#8217;ve met them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the other person&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>preferred method of communication<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (email, text, phone, in person, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>friendly and respectful tone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8638\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-colleagues-brainstorm.jpg\" alt=\"Three colleagues brainstorm\" width=\"1350\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-colleagues-brainstorm.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-colleagues-brainstorm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-colleagues-brainstorm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/three-colleagues-brainstorm-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#4: Stay Authentic with Interpersonal Skills<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Interpersonal skills help you interact with other people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>They are the amalgamation of multiple social skills we&#8217;ve already discussed, such as:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active listening;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body language;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Activate your interpersonal skills by showing interest in other people. Show off that good personality!<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>What did your colleague learn<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the leadership conference they attended last week?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Is there a story<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> behind their engagement ring?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>How did their child&#8217;s<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Play-Lacrosse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>lacrosse<\/b><\/a><b> game go<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the weekend?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Here&#8217;s a secret: many people love to talk about themselves.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even folks who come off shy often appreciate someone showing interest in their lives. <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">So, ask questions<\/span>!<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will inspire conversations that can help you sharpen your interaction skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Soft skills bolster productive human interaction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve got them talking and now <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>you are learning more about them<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because you are <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>actively listening<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (another one of your people skills), you ask thoughtful questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next thing you know, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>they are asking you questions<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. and you discover that you are both alums of the same high school! This opens a whole new door to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/deep-dive-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/\">deepen your relationship<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#5: Bring People Together with Teamwork Skills<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need one key people skill to highlight in your cover letter or job application? <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Make it teamwork<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here&#8217;s why:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">want to hire someone<\/a> with excellent technical skills, of course. But honestly, many of those skills can be taught.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>It is harder to teach someone the interpersonal skills they need to get along with their team.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Your teamwork skills are to everyone&#8217;s benefit!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you bring positive energy to the other members of the team, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>everyone will thrive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>patient<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know how to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>diffuse tension<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you great at <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>finding compromises<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when disagreements arise?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put all of that in your cover letter or skills section. <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Give specific examples<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those people skills are rarer than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8633\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-fist-bumping.jpg\" alt=\"Colleagues fist bumping\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-fist-bumping.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-fist-bumping-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-fist-bumping-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-fist-bumping-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-fist-bumping-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#6: De-escalate Problems with Conflict Resolution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>All effective <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">corporate leaders<\/a> must know how to resolve conflict<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don&#8217;t have aspirations to rise to the top of the ladder? It is still one of the most essential people skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conflict resolution is about identifying solutions in such a way that does not isolate team members.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">one of the most challenging people skills to hone<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Why? Because you must have the ability to <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">help people compromise<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And compromise, by definition, means giving up something you want (in part).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to both sides of an argument and get to the core of what each person wants. There is a steep learning curve, but keep at it. You will develop incredibly <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/emcee-skills\/\">strong leadership skills<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#7: Trust Your Emotional Intelligence<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating workplace relationships is much easier when <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>you are in tune with your emotions<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Work is work, of course. But <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>that does not mean emotions are left at the door<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/clock-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/\"> when you clock in<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having emotional awareness is just one part of this, of course. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Acting on it is where the real people skills come into play.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Maybe you walk by your colleague&#8217;s office and see them looking upset.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of walking by, knock and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>see if they would like to talk<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They may decline, but they may invite you in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turns out they feel incredibly stressed about meeting their share of the company&#8217;s goals this quarter. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Your reaching out made them feel less alone.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Or perhaps you are leading a team meeting. You can tell that a colleague is basically bouncing off the walls.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to your emotional awareness, you have the ability to<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autosimple.com\/blog\/how-to-drive-stick-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>shift gears<\/b><\/a><b> and check in with that person.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turns out, they couldn&#8217;t wait to share incredible news with the rest of the team! <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>They are grateful<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your promptly acknowledging them so they could share.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8634\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-look-at-tablet.jpg\" alt=\"Colleagues look at tablet\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-look-at-tablet.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-look-at-tablet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-look-at-tablet-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-look-at-tablet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/colleagues-look-at-tablet-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-engage-remote-employees\/\">The New Normal: How to Engage Remote Employees in 10 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#8: Demonstrate Mutual Respect for Everyone<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Respect is one of the most crucial people skills there is.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to get along with people, they must feel that you respect them. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>You may not necessarily agree with a person&#8217;s perspective, but you respect their right to hold it.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>In a leadership position, demonstrate respect by asking your team&#8217;s opinions. Get people involved!<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Take action based on their needs<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, is remote work best for their mental health? Respect that and find a way to offer remote work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help your team <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>foster healthy relationships<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the workplace by respecting their boundaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Honor their hours<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and do not contact them during their time off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">These items may seem like common sense, but I promise you that is not the case<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In your cover letters, offer anecdotes about when you have shown respect to your colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#9: Find Common Ground with Negotiation Skills<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Intercession skills are essentially interpersonal skills with specific regard to conflict resolution<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are a great addition to your cover letter!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as people skills go, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>negotiating is a hidden gem<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not everyone has the ability to use effective verbal communication to find solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Let&#8217;s say two team members have opposing personal opinions on the next marketing campaign.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to stand out in a positive way? Help them identify the parts of their plans they find most important. Then, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>collaborate with them to negotiate a compromise<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easy to fall into the background when a disagreement arises. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>To step up and create a solution in lieu of conflict is a special skill.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8637\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/people-smile-at-coffee-shop.jpg\" alt=\"People smile at coffee shop\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/people-smile-at-coffee-shop.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/people-smile-at-coffee-shop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/people-smile-at-coffee-shop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/people-smile-at-coffee-shop-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/people-smile-at-coffee-shop-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#10: Show Empathy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know the old saying, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>walk a mile in someone else&#8217;s<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/types-of-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>shoes<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Well, this is actually one of the most vital people skills out there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathy is all about understanding and sharing someone&#8217;s feelings. It is a useful tool for building trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Let&#8217;s say a colleague has been late to work every day this week.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s delaying your morning meeting and messing up your whole schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you speak to them about it, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>they share that their personal life is especially challenging right now.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t say, &#8220;Well, leave that at the door! This is work!&#8221; Instead, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>meet them with empathy and offer support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Consider how you relate to their experience<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead of reaming them out, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>focus on how you can help.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#11: Receive Constructive Criticism with Gratitude<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Want to know a big secret to career success<\/span>?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Absorbing constructive criticism. It is one of the most underrated people skills!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look, none of us are perfect. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>So why are we so uncomfortable acknowledging the places where we can improve?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The ability to meet feedback with an open mind and good manners will get you very far.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Not only do you demonstrate humility, you also allow yourself to absorb good advice<\/span>!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That is something to be grateful for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your career will grow and you will gain extensive experience in your field. <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">And your path to success may have all been paved by one small piece of feedback<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wouldn&#8217;t it have been a shame if you allowed ego to get in the way of you hearing it?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8636\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-people-laugh-and-embrace.jpg\" alt=\"Group of people laugh and embrace\" width=\"1350\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-people-laugh-and-embrace.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-people-laugh-and-embrace-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-people-laugh-and-embrace-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/group-of-people-laugh-and-embrace-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>You Are a Soft Skills Expert Now! Let&#8217;s Wrap This Up.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should now have a better understanding of the interpersonal skills you need to be successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <\/span><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">remember to set realistic expectations for yourself<\/span>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While you may be a natural at client interactions, you find it hard to remain impartial. It&#8217;s okay &#8211; practice each people skill!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Now, let&#8217;s review the various attributes and interpersonal skills you need:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>#1: Actively listen to those around you.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#2: Express approachability through body language.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#3: Use communication skills to develop relationships.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#4: Stay authentic with interpersonal skills.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#5: Bring people together with teamwork skills.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#6: Deescalate problems with conflict resolution.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#7: Trust your emotional intelligence.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#8: Demonstrate mutual respect for everyone.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#9: Find common ground with negotiation skills.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#10: Show empathy.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>#11: Receive constructive feedback with gratitude.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-an-agenda\/\">8 Ways to Organize an Agenda That Works for You<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. He is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/author\/\">author of several books<\/a>\u00a0and founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cleancomedians.com\/hire-a-master-of-ceremonies\/\">CleanComedians.com<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>For more event tips, follow Adam Christing on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamchristing\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AdamChristing\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adamchristing\/\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adam-christing\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ide5OJTq4VE\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, technical skills are important in the workplace. Let&#8217;s be honest; whoever knows how to unjam the printer is a highly valued employee! 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