Future Talent Learning blog | Interpersonal and soft skills FTL

By Ewen Haldane On October 11, 2023

Why it’s so hard to change behaviours in the workplace

Trying out any new behaviour can be risky. Just imagine how you might try acting more assertively with a fickle friend or switch...

Are you investing enough in ‘human’ skills?

The need for new skills in the workforce has accelerated post-pandemic, with emphasis on ‘soft’ skills to deal with change.

Why investing in creativity is essential for the future of work

For Craig Fenton, the quest for future innovation lies in what makes us innately human – our creativity.

Why meta-skills lie at the heart of successful leadership

One of many 'meta-skills' that underpin effective and confident teams is empathic leadership.

Perspective: Three ways to stimulate emotional intelligence

How can you stimulate growth and development among your team, in the right way?

Compassionate and thoughtful leadership is the future

Leaders play a crucial role in tackling the rising cases of stress and anxiety in their employees.

What can Gareth Southgate teach us about leadership?

Displays of emotional intelligence and inclusivity make Southgate a great leader, writes Josh Krichefski, CEO at Mediacom.

When your nerves get the best of you, change the narrative

What if you could reframe your anxiety into a source of productivity? Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino shares...

Perspectives: Leadership and the 'emotional rollercoaster'

Does leading through a crisis require emotional intelligence? Dr Rebecca Newton examines the bearing EQ has on the individual,...

3 ways to end a feedback conversation as a manager

Knowing how to end a feedback conversation well can be difficult. What skills do leaders need?

What is emotional intelligence and why is it important in leadership?

What is emotional intelligence and how does it factor into your recruitment process and leadership behaviour?

Agility and compassion are the soft skills that post-pandemic leadership needs

In an exclusive Q&A with Dustin Seale, managing partner of Heidrick Consulting in EMEA, we discuss compassion.

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Why it’s so hard to change behaviours in the workplace

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Are you investing enough in ‘human’ skills?

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Why investing in creativity is essential for the future of work

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Why meta-skills lie at the heart of successful leadership

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Perspective: Three ways to stimulate emotional intelligence

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Compassionate and thoughtful leadership is the future

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What can Gareth Southgate teach us about leadership?

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When your nerves get the best of you, change the narrative

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Perspectives: Leadership and the 'emotional rollercoaster'

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3 ways to end a feedback conversation as a manager

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What is emotional intelligence and why is it important in leadership?

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Agility and compassion are the soft skills that post-pandemic leadership needs

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