Author: Volodymyr Stanchyshyn
Publisher: Віхола
Number of Pages: 224
Cover: Softcover
Reader Age: Adult
Year of Publication: 2025
The book Soft Skills. Being Yourself. Management Practices and the Psychology of Soft Skills is a modern guide that helps readers understand how qualities such as creativity, emotional intelligence, communication, and empathy influence effectiveness in professional and personal growth.
The author of the book is Volodymyr Stanchyshyn — a psychologist, psychotherapist, and co‑author of the edition together with management‑practice expert Olena Zhiltsova. They have combined a deep understanding of psychology with business‑management experience to thoroughly reveal the role of soft skills in today’s business environment.
What soft skills are and why they matter
Soft skills are invisible yet critically important qualities that influence teamwork, leadership, and personal effectiveness. They include:
Creativity
Analytical thinking
Communication and the ability to listen
Emotional intelligence
Self‑reflection and self‑regulation
The book explains how implementing the right organizational strategies helps develop these qualities in employees. Special attention is given to emotional comfort, self‑trust, establishing personal boundaries, and building open, honest relationships within a team.
The edition will be useful for:
Managers and leaders at all levels
Psychologists and HR specialists
Educators and business trainers
Anyone who seeks to develop personal qualities for professional and personal growth
The book provides not only a theoretical understanding of soft skills but also practical advice, exercises, and cases that can be easily adapted for everyday use in the workplace.
