Product Driven What 2 Million Hours of Dev Team Management Taught Me About Soft Skills with Evgeniy Kharam
Mastering the Human Side of Tech: Essential Soft Skills for Engineers 🚀
Join Matt Watson and cybersecurity expert Evgeniy Kharam for an illuminating exploration of the often-overlooked yet crucial soft skills that define successful technical professionals. From communication mastery to emotional intelligence, discover why technical excellence alone isn't enough in today's collaborative engineering landscape.
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🎯 Key Insights:
Why courage underpins all essential soft skills in tech
The critical connection between vulnerability and growth
How different personality types shape team dynamics
Practical strategies for developing communication skills
⏱️ Episode Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction & Soft Skills Overview
03:11 - Defining Core Soft Skills
05:14 - The Challenge of Technical Personalities
09:36 - Courage as a Fundamental Skill
13:39 - Practical Tips for Skill Development
21:16 - The Power of Ownership
23:03 - Understanding Different Personality Types
31:31 - Action Steps & Resources
💡 Featured Insights:
Box breathing techniques for managing presentation anxiety
The "80/20 rule" approach to skill development
Why technical professionals struggle with vulnerability
Strategies for effective remote communication
📚 Resources Mentioned:
"Surrounded by Idiots" - Understanding Personality Types
Soft Skills Development Plan (SSDP) - Available at softskilltech.ca
Evgeniy's Book on Technical Sales & Communication
Connect with Evgeniy:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evgeniy-kharam
Website: https://www.softskillstech.ca/
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