"Soft skills, which are commonly defined as non-technical skills that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with others, are vital to organizations and can impact culture, mindsets, leadership, attitudes and behaviors. These skills fall into the following categories:

1. Advanced communication and negotiation skills
2. Interpersonal skills and empathy
3. Leadership and management skills
4. Entrepreneurship and initiative-taking
5. Adaptability and continuous learning skills
6. Teaching and training skills

"A key difference among today’s large-scale skill shift and those in the past—including the transformative transition from agriculture to manufacturing—is the urgency for workers who exhibit these capabilities."

Article: How to Develop Soft Skills