Soft Skills Pay The Bills
with Jean Burk
Episode #30
Are you confused about the difference between soft skills and hard skills? After getting a job because you are qualified can you keep it? Are you irreplaceable? Do you have integrity? Are you a time management whiz? Are you Resourceful a problem solver or an expert at networking?
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Show Notes:
The difference between soft and hard skills resides in the brain. Left brain is where the IQ resides, it is learned information. The “EQ” is the emotional intelligence, it is learned on the job or instilled by upbringing. Is the home important? Yes. Depending on your career is where you are strong and whether you will be happy or miserable in your chosen job.
Congressional Award – something to look at and work toward and an important element on your child’s homeschool resume – Congressional Award organization – information here.
Predictable Success tests are available online – here and
You will see a break down in four areas:
- Visionary – creative thinker
- Operator – manager
- Processor – analytical
- Synergistic – team player
Soft Skills covered in this podcast:
- Integrity
- Networking
- Time Management
- Empathy
- Resourcefulness
- Problem Solving
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