Topic
Soft Skills
16 published works
Enlightened Rainmaking
Rainmaking Recommendation # 287 There is Nothing Soft about Soft Skills
By Jaimie Field
When you hear “soft skills” as a lawyer, do you think they are airy-fairy, woo-woo abilities that don’t apply to you? Well, buckle up, because not only do they apply,…
Woven Legal Blog
The Importance of Soft Skills in Legal Practice
By Arielle Vela
Especially for Paralegals If you’ve ever sat in on a tense client meeting, calm down a panicky attorney, or juggled five urgent tasks before lunch, you already get it: Being…
Minnesota Employer
The Importance of Soft Skills Training in Minnesota’s Workforce Development
The article focuses on the significance of soft skills training in Minnesota’s workforce development. It highlights the increasing demand for interpersonal skills, communication, and teamwork among employers, with 70% emphasizing…
2Civility Blog
3 New Soft Skills I Am Prioritizing as a Lawyer
Despite the litigious and growing digital nature of our profession, developing soft skills is important. I wrote about this two years ago and my opinion remains unchanged. Soft skills are…
Legal Consulting Pro Blog
7 Essential Soft Skills HR and Recruiters Seek in Lawyers Beyond Legal Expertise
By Ria Sapra
Legal Consulting Pro Legal Consulting Pro - The World's Consulting Marketplace In the legal profession, possessing expertise in law is undoubtedly crucial. However, beyond legal knowledge, HR professionals and recruiters…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Fernando Garcia on the ‘plus shaped lawyer’ and how soft skills are vital for in-house success
The senior vice president at Opta Group discusses how EQ helps him do his job better
Zen and the Art of Legal Networking
Essential Soft Skills for Modern Lawyers: Navigating the Legal Landscape
As the legal landscape evolves, mastering soft skills alongside legal expertise is crucial for success. While the industry continues to change, certain foundational skills remain essential for lawyers at every…
Law People
“The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most”
By Ronda Muir
In a first study of its kind, researchers analyzing nearly 5,000 job descriptions placed between 2000 and 2017 in help-wanted ads for CEOs, as well as the other big C's,…
Fretzin Blog
Clare Fanner: Soft Skills are Critical Skills in Law
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Clare Fanner discuss: Making an impression with purpose. Similarities and differences in the US and UK legal sectors. Changing the focus to the client…
Aileen Leventon Blog
Law Strategy Coach Leaders On Why Lawyers and Other Legal Professionals Need Soft Skills
Law360 (June 30, 2021, 10:46 AM EDT) — After the coronavirus pandemic halted their in-person training and coaching last year, attorneys Tea Hoffmann and Aileen Leventon launched Law Strategy Coach…