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Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills)

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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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Soft skills for tough barristers (Reflection, Self-Coaching, Change, EQ, Awareness, Goal-setting, Communications) Counsel Magazine

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I conducted research to support a book on “Soft skills for lawyers” which was published in 2020. Improve self-awareness (and emotional intelligence) Emotional intelligence (EQ or EI) quotient is a technical term covering many soft skills. The importance of soft skills? Let me share some of the findings.

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A general law of interpersonal relationships?

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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)

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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

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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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Future Marketing and Business Development Manager: Connections, Collaboration, Context, Creativity, Cause and Continuous learning

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Here are some of the key points mentioned by the delegates Authenticity means knowing your values and being yourself within a professional environment Leadership: Authenticity, values and culture – an overview (kimtasso.com) Empathy with the Board, division leaders, fee-earners and team members.

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Book review – Can we start again? The patterns of NLP applied to business interactions by Daryll Scott

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kimtasso.com) January 2014 The post Book review – Can we start again? The patterns of NLP applied to business interactions by Daryll Scott appeared first on Kim Tasso.