{"product_id":"9780061843549","title":"The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Soft Skills for Succeeding in a Hard Wor","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's the hard truth? Soft skills get little respect but will make or break your career. Master your soft skills and really get ahead at work!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortune 500 coach Peggy Klaus encounters individuals every day who excel at their jobs but aren't getting where they want to go. It's rarely a shortfall in technical expertise that limits their careers, but rather a shortcoming in their social, communication, and self-management behaviors. In \u003cem\u003eThe Hard Truth About Soft Skills\u003c\/em\u003e Klaus delivers practical tools and techniques for mastering soft skills across the career spectrum. She shows how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanage your workload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehandle the critics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop and promote your personal brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enavigate office politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elead the troops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlaus reveals why soft skills are often ignored, while bringing their importance to life in her trademark style—straightforward, humorous, and motivating. Perfect for readers at all professional stages—from those who are just starting out to seasoned executives—this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take his or her career to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070074634480,"sku":"9780061843549","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780061843549_p0.jpg?v=1763623107","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780061843549","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}