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Serious Soft Skills

Dr. Tobin Porterfield & Bob Graham: Soft Skills Experts•serioussoftskills.com

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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.

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Episodes

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.

Dec 13, 2019•2 min

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.

Dec 11, 2019•16 min

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.

Dec 09, 2019•3 min

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.

Dec 06, 2019•3 min

SSM 155: Celebrate Success

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

Dec 04, 2019•4 min

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.

Dec 02, 2019•3 min

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.

Nov 27, 2019•3 min

SSM 152: Involving Everyone

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

Nov 25, 2019•3 min

SSM 151: Good Listening

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

Nov 22, 2019•3 min

SSM 150: Delegation

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

Nov 20, 2019•3 min

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.

Nov 11, 2019•4 min

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.

Nov 08, 2019•3 min

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.

Nov 06, 2019•3 min

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.

Nov 04, 2019•2 min

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.

Nov 01, 2019•3 min

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.

Oct 28, 2019•2 min

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.

Oct 25, 2019•2 min

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.

Oct 23, 2019•2 min

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.

Oct 21, 2019•2 min

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.

Oct 18, 2019•2 min

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.

Oct 16, 2019•2 min

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.

Oct 14, 2019•2 min

SSM 136: Selling v. Solving

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

Oct 09, 2019•2 min

SSM 135: Oversteering

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

Oct 07, 2019•2 min

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.

Oct 04, 2019•2 min

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.

Sep 30, 2019•2 min

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.

Sep 27, 2019•2 min

SSM 130: People First

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

Sep 25, 2019•1 min

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.

Sep 23, 2019•1 min

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.

Sep 20, 2019•2 min

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