Mitch Slater
10mo
Truth!!!! Seeing it even at IVY League MBA programs!!
Phil Bank
10mo
I can't agree more my friend! Soft skills are critical to success at work (and in life). While some schools recognize and encourage this, many others could do a much better job
John Bowman
10mo
There’s nothing small about small talk. It can play a big role in putting others at ease, seeking common interests and gauging interest in talk. “Soft skills” are vital in networking, yet rarely taught by institutions where they are often unappreciated.
Alicia Willis Tunby
10mo
Just smiling at someone is an amazing attribute you don't see happen much anymore it is like everyone is so uptight. I have never received an unwelcome response when I smile at someone. We need more of that in this world and look people in the eye when speaking and firm handshakes too.
Eva Barbara Bongard
10mo
I see it clearly in young people. It is even a challenge for us parents to make aware our kids about the importance of networking. Entitlement is big in new generations, we must be present and help our younger generations to install this “curiosity” to talk to others.
Mark Cohen
10mo
James, You’re on the right track, but true guidance, counsel and ongoing support for future career / employment planning cannot be acommplished in the virtual world too many of us choose to live in.
CLAUDIO MANCINI
10mo
So true
Ben Bonart
10mo
Authentic Network
Josh Cary
10mo
Love the content and the medium!
Product Designer
10moIt's so frustrating to hire grads that can't be productive until they're given explicit direction, but you're right, our education system is still training a workforce for industry, not the creative economy.