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Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

See the section below on negotiation. When we meet someone, we show interest in them and learn about them (to build empathy and see the world through their eyes An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com) ) by asking questions. Questions are important when we meet someone new.

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A general law of interpersonal relationships?

Red Star Kim

Empathy is one of the core elements of emotional intelligence. EQ is recognised as important in the professions, but I learned during my research for Essential Soft Skills for Lawyers in 2020 that few firms provide training on the subject. There’s a short (eight minutes) video explainer on empathy and emotional intelligence. .

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What is Socratic questioning? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

It’s helpful in conversations, critical thinking and negotiation. Long before I learned of the value of Socratic questioning in coaching and counselling, I remember an editor asking me to use Socratic questioning in some writing. Socratic questioning is a way to drive logical argument. So what is Socratic questioning? Questioning skills).

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Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective

Red Star Kim

Back in July 2020 I shared some research insights from my book “ Essential Soft Skills for Lawyers ” which generated significant interest – not least from the associated nine-minute video explaining “soft” skills featuring the Worry Monster. The shift to remote working during lockdown drove the need to develop several new soft skills.

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Nervousness – Shyness, modesty, lack of confidence and fear of failure can make fee-earners reluctant to organise meetings to take the next steps in building a potential client relationship. A challenging role requiring deep insight into potential clients and value propositions as well as a great deal of confidence.

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Achieve more engagement and buy-in: Relationships, Plan, Expectations, Benefits, Persuasion and Training

Red Star Kim

An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com). And we can ask questions Why are questions so important? Questioning skills) (kimtasso.com). This way we build mutual understanding and empathy. Everyone is different. We must be realistic about time constraints.

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A customer service guide to conflict resolution

Zendesk

“Conflict brings out truth, creativity, and resolution,” wrote veteran hostage negotiator and conflict management expert Chris Voss in his 2016 book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It. Both the manager and agent should show empathy and use negotiation tactics to resolve the issue.