As it turns out, soft skills are personal strengths that help you collaborate, lead, create, and grow in your role, and they're essential for success in the workplace. Employers know that having good soft skills is crucial to being successful in a job, as technical skills alone don't guarantee job performance. The article highlights 45 examples of soft skills that matter most in the workplace, including communication, public speaking, responsiveness, creativity, empathy, emotional intelligence, active listening, cultural intelligence, growth mindset, persistence, results-oriented, goal-setting, time management, organization, planning, delegation, adaptability, resourcefulness, acceptance, open-mindedness, curiosity, willingness to learn, innovation, problem-solving, transparency, confidence, critical thinking, integrity, work ethic, self-motivation, reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, helpfulness, conflict resolution, collaboration, professionalism, positivity, credibility, manners, leadership, mentorship, initiative, decision-making, and patience. To improve soft skills, one can talk to peers and managers, think about what skills leave a positive impression, look at job descriptions, target one skill at a time, and choose the right ones to highlight on resumes or cover letters. Assessing soft skills in candidates and employees involves using behavioral interview questions, conducting skills assessments, seeking feedback from others, and looking for evidence of possession through specific examples.