Archive for category: Soft Skills

Part Three: Hospitality is a Gift You Give Yourself

In the final segment of this series, based on Will Guidara’s bestselling book Unreasonable Hospitality, we explore how fostering a culture of hospitality is a worthwhile investment from both a professional and personal standpoint.

Part Two: Hospitality is a Team Sport

The success of any team relies heavily on the performance of its individual members. A great way to influence your team toward exceptional performance, is to extend to them the same generosity of spirit you expect them to show your customers.

Part One: Practicing Hospitality with Your Customers

Continuing our lessons inspired by Will Guidara’s bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality, this week we dive into the practice of hospitality with your customers. Prioritizing a memorable customer experience can have a positive impact on your business, setting you apart from others in your industry.

Beyond Expectations

Beyond Expectations is a new series exploring the business benefits of unreasonable hospitality. Inspired by Will Guidara’s book, Unreasonable Hospitality – The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect, this series will highlight how harnessing hospitality can be transformative for your business.

Soft Skills Matter – Work Ethic

People known for their work ethic typically demonstrate a high level of commitment, integrity, and a positive attitude. A strong work ethic benefits both individuals and companies, leading to success for both!

Soft Skills Matter: Flexibility

Being able to adapt to changing circumstances and expectations is what flexibility in the workplace is all about. Employers and employees who are open-minded and willing to change how things are done contribute to long-term success for their clients, companies and themselves.

Soft Skills Matter: Creativity

Creativity is an important part of forming a successful business. Imagination, curiosity, and experimentation help build a creative mindset, and practice makes that mindset strong!

Soft Skills Matter: Problem Solving

Every business faces problems and challenges. The ability to understand an issue, analyze possible solutions, then take action to put a plan into motion are all part of problem solving. Join us as we explore this important soft skill.

Soft Skills Matter: Communication

At Westlark Advisors we believe soft skills can be just as important as hard skills. One of these soft skills is communication. Effective communication is vital to building strong relationships, and strong relationships make the fuel industry work!

Do soft skills matter?

We know the value of technical knowledge and expertise in the energy industry. Hard skills like these are essential for success. But did you know that personal attributes like communication and flexibility are just as important? Come join us as Westlark Advisors launches a series on the value of soft skills in the energy sector.

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