Hard skills get you hired.

But soft skills get you promoted.

11 soft skills to accelerate your career:

1. Communication:

• Listen without interrupting.
• Speak with a positive tone.
• Pay attention to your body language.

2. Persuasion:

• Identify what other people care about.
• Create stories that resonate with them.
• Communicate those stories with brevity and emotion.

3. Negotiation:

• Listen carefully.
• Understand what the other side wants.
• Know your worth.
• Then propose solutions that benefit both sides.

4. Relationship building:

• Help others unconditionally.
• Look for common interests.
• Always add value before asking for something in return.