Soft skills aren’t optional. They’re essential. They shape how far you’ll go in your career. Here are 10 soft skills that will future-proof your career. Plus 30 top resources to help you build them. My friend Reno Perry curated the best books, TED talks, and online courses to get you started: 1. Effective Communication 📘 How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie 🗣 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation – Celeste Headlee 👩🏻🎓 Improving Communication Skills – University of Pennsylvania 2. Adaptability 📘 Who Moved My Cheese? – Spencer Johnson 🗣 Embrace the Shake – Phil Hansen 👩🏻🎓 Developing Adaptability as a Manager – University of London 3. Problem-Solving 📘 Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman 🗣 Are You a Giver or a Taker? – Adam Grant 👩🏻🎓 Creative Problem Solving – University of Minnesota 4. Leadership 📘 Start with Why – Simon Sinek 🗣 How Great Leaders Inspire Action – Simon Sinek 👩🏻🎓 Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence – Case Western Reserve 5. Teamwork 📘 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni 🗣 The Secret to Great Opportunities – Tanya Menon 👩🏻🎓 Teamwork Skills – University of Colorado Boulder 6. Time Management 📘 Getting Things Done – David Allen 🗣 How to Save the World from Bad Meetings – David Grady 👩🏻🎓 Work Smarter, Not Harder – UC Irvine 7. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) 📘 Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman 🗣 The Power of Vulnerability – Brené Brown 👩🏻🎓 Developing Your Emotional Intelligence – LinkedIn Learning 8. Creativity 📘 Steal Like an Artist – Austin Kleon 🗣 Your Elusive Creative Genius – Elizabeth Gilbert 👩🏻🎓 Ignite Your Everyday Creativity – SUNY 9. Resilience 📘 Grit – Angela Duckworth 🗣 The Power of Passion and Perseverance – Angela Duckworth 👩🏻🎓 Building Resilience – University of Pennsylvania 10. Interpersonal Skills 📚 Crucial Conversations – Kerry Patterson & Joseph Grenny 🗣 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe – Simon Sinek 👩🏻🎓 Improving Your Interpersonal Skills – UC Irvine ——— ♻ Repost this to help out your network! And follow me for more resources like this. | 234 comments on LinkedIn
