Listen "The Importance of Soft Skills in Business"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, the host discusses the journey of Functional Founders, focusing on the importance of building a strong team, establishing core values, and the significance of soft skills in business. The conversation delves into the concepts of below the line and above the line thinking, emphasizing the need for ownership and accountability among team members. The host encourages a mindset shift from victim to victor, highlighting how this can lead to greater success in business. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to embrace these principles in their entrepreneurial journey.Takeaways- We need to build a team with better players.- Going through our core value systems has been a life changer.- The soft skills are starting to pay fruit in this business.- Below the line thinking gets you nowhere.- It's your own ship. You need to take responsibility.- Success breeds success, but it starts with the thinking.- We need to move away from this because it breeds victim mentality.- Don't be scared to jump into the soft skills.- To take the opportunity to train your people is an amazing skill.- This concept can change the way you run your business completely.Sound Bites"We need to build a team with better players.""Below the line thinking gets you nowhere.""Don't be scared to jump into the soft skills."Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Functional Founders00:58 - Building a Stronger Team02:19 - The Importance of Core Values03:17 - Soft Skills vs Hard Skills04:16 - Understanding Below the Line and Above the Line Thinking07:38 - Taking Ownership in Business10:01 - Accountability and Responsibility11:28 - Moving Beyond Victim Mentality
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