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The Soft Skills Training Bible by Sandy Cormack offers a practical guide for professionals looking to improve their interpersonal skills and achieve workplace success. The structure of the modules builds on the previous one, guiding readers through nine key skill areas, beginning with self-awareness and moving through communication, teamwork, adaptability, time management, and problem-solving. The book starts with self-assessment, using tools like DISC Plus and the Values Index to help readers better understand their behavior, the reasons behind it, and how these tendencies affect their interactions. The sections on communication and emotional intelligence provide guidance for building stronger workplace relationships, focusing on listening, emotional regulation, and understanding different interpersonal preferences.
Sandy Cormack relates these ideas to everyday situations, from resolving disagreements to leading conversations with clarity and patience. The teamwork module highlights trust, shared purpose, and stable group norms, while the conflict resolution section offers thoughtful ways to address disagreements without escalating tension. The author discusses adaptability, time management, and creativity, offering strategies for managing change, organizing tasks, and tackling challenges with steady focus. The book is well-written, easy to understand, and quite engaging. It’s refreshing to read a book that highlights the often-overlooked soft skills crucial to any workplace. Cormack often emphasizes that improvement requires deliberate daily effort, and he designs each module with that principle in mind. The Soft Skills Training Bible works well as a reference guide and an active workbook. Its mix of reflection exercises, skill explanations, and real-world examples provides professionals at any career stage with a meaningful framework for growth.
