"So much of an employee's required job skills are not related to hard skills! Rather, they're the soft skills critical to effectively navigating the corporate world that are often left out of training and education for new employees. 12 Universal Skills is a powerful tool for anyone starting their career to excel and thrive with all the right skills, tips, and tricks. A must read!"-Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and NYT bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"There is much to admire in this unique and compelling book about 12 skills that are essential in contemporary work. This book brings to life so many ideas that are implicit in the workplace; now readers can reflect on this wisdom and learn ways of maximizing their careers and job searches with evidence-based and empathic practices. I heartily recommend this book!!"-David L. Blustein, professor and Golden Eagle Faculty Fellow, Boston College, and author of The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty
"12 Universal Skills is a must-read for people starting and building a career. The book creates a strong foundation for business success. I have led three large global organizations with Procter & Gamble, Microsoft and Maersk. This book will better prepare new hires to gain a faster start and increase their productivity."-Stephen Schueler, CEO, Enerjen Capital, former SVP, Procter & Gamble
"12 Universal Skills is a superbly written book that is pragmatic and action-oriented. From my decades of coaching and working with individual contributors headed into the workplace, I wholeheartedly endorse the 12 skills they've identified. The authors have provided action-oriented guidance for those serious about making value-added contributions to the workplace. This is an essential guide for those starting out. And though the title says "for beginners," there are a number of new managers I know who could benefit greatly from the wisdom found on the pages."-Roger Pearman, EdD, Co-Founder of TalentTelligent (talent management company) and author of I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You
"If more people adhered to the excellent advice in 12 Universal Skills, the work environment and productivity would improve significantly. This book is highly relevant for new graduates, but seasoned professionals can undoubtedly also benefit." -Ole H. Sorensen, Ph.D., Author of The Importance of Trust in Organizational Change
"12 Universal Skills prepares readers to sidestep otherwise unforeseen challenges, maximizing their potential. It is a must-read for new graduates and seasoned professionals alike. I highly recommend 12 Universal Skills, and only wish I had had the opportunity to benefit from the valuable advice it offers beforehand!"-Rosanne J. Thomas, president of Protocol Advisors, Inc. and author of Excuse Me: The Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette
"This is a book I dearly wish someone had been able to give me during the first few years of my work life. It would have saved me from making numerous missteps as I tried to navigate becoming an effective contributor to the companies I worked for. The book offers a clear, actionable list of twelve basic skill sets for success. For each skill area, the book covers what to do and, as importantly, what to avoid doing that gives people new to the work world an invaluable hand up. These are skills they will not have gotten from an MBA program and probably will only get in bits and pieces from their managers and co-workers."-Charles Feltman, Executive Coach and author of The Thin Book of Trust
