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9 essential soft skills to level up your career ** Technical skills might land you the job, but these 9 soft skills will help you thrive in your career. 1️⃣ Make People Feel Important 👥 Use the "SHR Method": Seen—maintain eye contact. Heard—ask thoughtful questions. Remembered—follow up and recall past conversations. 2️⃣ Refine Your Body Language 📏 Communication is 55% body language. Stand tall, maintain eye contact, and smile to enhance your presence. 3️⃣ Master the 4-Bullet Update 📝 For busy individuals, keep your updates concise: • What you were asked to do • What you’ve done • Risks or blockers • What you would do with more time 4️⃣ Record and Review Your Speaking 🎤 Want to eliminate filler words like “um” and “like”? Record your calls and review them—small improvements can make a big difference. 5️⃣ Ask Rapport-Building Questions ❓ Strengthen your connections with thoughtful questions like: “What are you most excited about these days?” or “Any fun trips coming up?” 6️⃣ Send ‘Friday Highlights’ 📅 Build trust with your team by sending a weekly email highlighting last week’s achievements and next week’s priorities. 7️⃣ Avoid Complaining or Gossiping 🚫 No one likes a complainer. Stand up for yourself without complaining, and steer clear of gossip to build respect. 8️⃣ Remember Names 💬 Make a lasting impression by remembering people’s names—and the names of their loved ones and pets. 9️⃣ Create Your Personal MBA 📚 Commit to learning 30 minutes a day. Suggested reading: strategy, entrepreneurship, finance, leadership, and systems thinking. 💡 Mastering these soft skills will not only accelerate your career but also strengthen your relationships. 💬 Which soft skill do you want to focus on improving? Let’s discuss in the comments below ⬇️ ♻️ Repost this to help others build essential soft skills. 🔔 Follow Malay Matalia for more!