Tolu Ojewunmi posted an update
7 months ago (edited)
Are these 7 soft skills killing your career growth?
We’ve been taught to always be..
↳ Agreeable
↳ Positive
↳ And Available
These traits can make us unnoticed, stressed, and stuck.
Heres Our Logic:
1. Excessive Agreeableness —> You’re overlooked for leadership roles.
2. Constant Positivity —> You miss learning from mistakes if everything is perfect.
3. Non-Stop Availability —> Leads to burnout and stress.
4. Multitasking Myth —> Quality of work suffers greatly.
5. Conflict Avoidance —> Unresolved issues harm growth.
6. Over Humility —> Your achievements go unnoticed.
7. Saying “Yes” Always —> You overcommit and underdeliver.
Shift Your Approach:
↳ Embrace Assertiveness.
↳ Realistic Optimism.
↳ And Focused Deep Work.
Prioritize meaningful connections and set boundaries.
Learn from feedback and It’s okay to say “no.”
The Outcome?
↳ Stand Out as a Leader.
↳ Improve Quality of Work.
↳ Achieve Sustainable Success.
Your career doesn’t have to suffer from well-intended but misguided efforts.
What are some popular soft skills that we missed?
#CareerGrowth #SoftSkills #LeadershipMindset
