Soft skills refer to a person’s behavioral competencies, such as communication, self-awareness, empathy, active listening and more, which characterize how they interact and form relationships with others. A person’s soft skills, also known as interpersonal skills, are complemented by their hard skills. Today, soft skills are widely regarded as essential for effective leadership.

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