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Serious Soft Skills

by Dr. Tobin Porterfield & Bob Graham: Soft Skills Experts

Looking for an edge at work? The Serious Soft Skills podcast gives you tips and tricks for putting soft skills to work for you. Get the latest soft skills news, soft skills research and soft skills insights to improve your career success and develop a stronger organization. Your hosts, Dr. Tobin Porterfield and Bob Graham, are soft skills experts, who share valuable soft skill insights and interview other soft skills experts to give you a powerful advantage at work, whether you are a job applicant, employee, manager, executive, entrepreneur, self-employed or anyone else who interacts with people on the job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. SSM 158: Details, details, details

    Tobin Porterfield discusses the soft skill of paying attention to details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 75 Coaching With Neal Woodson Part 1

    Bob Graham interviews author, trainer, and expert coach Neal Woodson Part 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. SSM 157: Defaulting

    Bob discusses the power of defaulting to YES rather than immediately saying NO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. SSM 156: Pivoting

    Bob Graham discusses how that you need to know when to alter you agenda. Even what works for years may need to change for long term success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. SSM 155: Celebrate Success

    Bob Graham discusses the importance of celebrating successes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. SSM 154: Me Versus We

    Bob discusses how important it is to shift the focus from "I" to "WE" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. SSM 153: Leading Change

    If you are ready for a change - you might have to lead it - on today's podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. SSM 152: Involving Everyone

    Bob discusses the value of involving everyone in the organization Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. SSM 151: Good Listening

    Bob discusses the importance of good listening skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. SSM 150: Delegation

    Bob Graham discusses the high level soft skill of delegating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. SSM 149: Myth 5

    Bob Graham goes after myth 5 - there is an end in sight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. SSM 148: Myth 4

    Myth-ter Bob discusses busting myth #4 - there is a straight line to get you there Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. SSM 147: Myth 3

    Mythbuster Bob takes aim at #3 - we all have the same desires Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. SSM 146: Myth 2

    Bob attacks Myth Two - that we all care about the same things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. SSM 145: Myth 1

    Bob Graham explores the myth that everyone knows what they need to do and have a clear pathway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. SSM 144: Pick a Spot

    Improve your performance by knowing what you are shooting for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. SSM 143: Your Real Offering

    Know what you do that brings value to your organization Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. SSM 142: The Child Within

    Let's talk about your core passion to get focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. SSM 141: Game Face

    Bob discusses the Jeckyll and Hyde side of having a game face Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. SSM 140: Hate for Late

    Being late is the latest topic on the serious soft skills minute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. SSM 139: Standing Out

    Are you outstanding or just standing out - Bob's view on finding something unique Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. SSM 138: Spelling Counts

    Are there really any excuses for spelling errors - or is it a sign up something worse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. SSM 136: Selling v. Solving

    Are you a seller or a solver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. SSM 135: Oversteering

    Get comfortable and stop over-managing your work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. SSM 134: Lost Sale

    Were you so focused that you lost the sale? Oops - Get back on track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. SSM 132: Connectors

    Who are the people in your network that can get you to the next level - they are connectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. SSM 131: Really Work

    How many hours do your really work? You know Productive work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. SSM 130: People First

    Bob Graham talks about the importance of prioritizing people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. SSM 129: Fall Arrives

    Professor Porterfield welcomes fall and prepares to wrap up a successful year that wasn't yet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. SSM 128: Football Talk

    Game on! Football season is back and you better be able to talk the talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. SSM 127: Robots take over

    Humans have huge value in the era of artificial intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. SSM 126: Get in their Face

    Bob discusses the value of face-to-face interactions in a world of assumed texting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. SSM 125: The Home Stretch

    Bob Graham challenges listeners to make plans for progress in the last few months of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. SSM 124: Morning Ritual

    What is your morning ritual and how does it prepare you for a successful day? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. SSM 123: Fifty Percent Success Rate

    Bob Graham discusses the difficulty in picking winners in the hiring process, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. SSM 122: Caramel Popcorn Skills

    Tobin Porterfield discusses the recent news discovery of 5 of the 55 soft soft skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. SSM 121: Job Searching and Social Media

    Social media shown to impact hiring decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. SSM 120: Military Skills

    Skills learned in the military services serve great careers on today's Soft Skills Minute podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. SSM 119: Performance Raises

    Bob Graham discusses how work performance drives pay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. SSM 118: Recession Emotions

    Do we create our own anxiety - you are in control explains on today's Soft Skills Minute podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. SSM 117: Emotionally Unintelligent

    Bob Graham talks about the continuing need for emotional intelligence as part of organizational DNA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. SSM 116: 3-Day Weekend

    Bob Graham talks about the benefits of a 3-Day weekend over a week off? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. SSM:115 More Older

    Bob Graham discuss the changing landscape of the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. SSM 114: Customer Service

    Bob reminds us that good customer service endorsements need to come from your customers - not you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. SSM 113: Should I Reply or Not

    Bob Graham is looking for your help - is it worth leaving message anymore? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. SSM 112: Mistaken Perception

    Are faulty perceptions clouding reality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. SSM 111: Its Just a Job

    Do you have a J-O-B or a career? It matters on today's Soft Skills Minute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. SSM 110: Lighthouses

    Dr. Porterfield discusses the importance of people with positive attitudes in the workplace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. SSM 109: Mental Health Matters

    Your mental health matters is today's topic with Bob Graham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. SSM 108: Really Committing

    When you start your workday - what are you committing to? It better be the right things - on today's Soft Skills Minute podcast with Bob Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Looking for an edge at work? The Serious Soft Skills podcast gives you tips and tricks for putting soft skills to work for you. Get the latest soft skills news, soft skills research and soft skills insights to improve your career success and develop a stronger organization. Your hosts, Dr. Tobin Porterfield and Bob Graham, are soft skills experts, who share valuable soft skill insights and interview other soft skills experts to give you a powerful advantage at work, whether you are a job applicant, employee, manager, executive, entrepreneur, self-employed or anyone else who interacts with people on the job.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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