Around the conversation of defining skills, the two areas we hear most about are...Hard Skills and Soft SkillsIn this episode, Michel breaks these two areas down to help gain clarity on what they are,  and how we use both of them.Hard skills, also referred to as "technical", "functional" or "academic", often refer to WHAT you do. These skills are defined by your program of study and are not transferable to a new profession.Soft skills, however,  go by many names:  People skills, emotional intelligence, employability skills and many, many more. Thus, making these soft skills hard to define and measure, and quite often, hard to learn. Yet these are the skills that are transferable and increase your overall value across a wide range of roles and careers.As Michel explains in this episode, we have been attempting to define soft skills for over a century.  And while we all know they are important, the challenge we face as leaders, is not just defining these skills, but learning to measure and implement with consistency.Which is why at UpSkill Community, we are committed to ongoing soft skills training, learning and development.Want to join us LIVE and get your questions answered? Register for UpSkill Live, online every Thursday at 7PM EST. Free to register, limited spots available. More From UpSkill Go to UpSkill Community to review show notes and join a community of leaders devoted to UpSkilling Subscribe to our Linkedin Newsletter for weekly insights Watch the video presentation for this episode on UpSkill's YouTube Channel At UpSkill, we are building a community of UpSkillers, learning and growing together. Please listen, subscribe and share!We offer Corporate Training, Coaching and Consulting Services Soft Skills Leadership Skills Inclusive Leadership Skills Book your Free Consultation today!www.upskillcommunity.com