What 2 Million Hours of Dev Team Management Taught Me About Soft Skills with Evgeniy Kharam

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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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