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Forbes· 2025-10-30 12:22
Harvard Business Review research shows that employees who excel in both technical skills and soft skills like empathy, communication, collaboration and problem-solving are more likely to climb the corporate ladder and earn a higher salary. https://t.co/nEaZInBRZ2 ...
How to Stay Relevant and Irreplaceable in an Age of AI & Automations | Paa Kwesi Folson | TEDxUMaT
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-16 15:34
Future of Work & Skills - Technical skills contribute only 15% to job success, while soft skills contribute 85% [7] - Soft skills are considered "forever skills" and are crucial for long-term job security [7][11][17] - The speaker introduces the "SS Treaty" which stands for Soft Skills, Smart Survival, and Sustainable Success [12] Key Soft Skills (The Three C's) - **Communication:** Essential for connecting and comes in two forms: one-to-one and one-to-many (public speaking) [14][16][17] - **Creativity:** Involves thinking outside the box, making do with what's inside the box, and creating the box when it's not there [14][22][23] - **Emotional Intelligence:** Contributes to 58% of job success and is crucial for understanding and managing emotions in the workplace [14][24] Technology & AI - Technology is defined as anything that makes life easier, better, and faster [2] - AI, like any technology, is a tool, and fear of technology leads to becoming a "fool" [4][5] - Humans need to embrace technology and use it as a tool for change and collaboration, not competition [5][25]