--- product_id: 4140687 title: "The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner" price: "91.40 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4140687-the-hard-truth-about-soft-skills-workplace-lessons-smart-people store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner **Price:** 91.40 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner - **How much does it cost?** 91.40 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4140687-the-hard-truth-about-soft-skills-workplace-lessons-smart-people) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Why do so many smart people find their careers stalled or derailed? It’s rarely a shortfall in technical expertise. The real problem is a lack of soft skills―the critical, nontechnical behaviors needed for successful career navigation. You can have all the knowledge in the world, but if you can’t sell your ideas, get along with others, or manage your workload effectively, you’re going nowhere fast. For years, these essential skills were considered “nice to have” but not critical. That assumption is a career-killer. From self-management and handling critics to mastering communication, these abilities are the true foundation of long-term success. This book delivers the honest truth about what it really takes to thrive in today’s workplace. This is the definitive playbook for mastering the unspoken rules of the workplace, delivering 54 practical lessons and proven tools for: Mastering Office Politics: Learn to identify the “shadow organization,” find a mentor, deflect gossip, and manage professional relationships without committing political suicide. Effective Communication: Discover why listening is a critical skill, how to adjust your style for any audience, and present your ideas with confidence―without needing beta-blockers. Developing Your Personal Brand: Think of yourself as a cereal brand to stand out from the crowd, turn your accomplishments into compelling stories, and stop credit thieves in their tracks. Handling Critics and Conflict: Stay cool in the hot seat during performance reviews, deal with a bully boss, and understand why you don’t need to be everyone’s best friend to be respected. Strengthening Your Leadership Skills: Avoid the common traps of new managers, delegate effectively, and learn why people aren’t mind readers so you can lead your team to success. Review: Helpful - Loved the book. Needed a primer on how to navigate the corporate world after a recent promotion. I have been surviving on profit from my own business for years, but it wasn’t ever really enough to do save. So I used what I learned there to get into my role with this company and was moved up pretty fast. I just found myself really unprepared especially around office politics, maybe because before I worked directly under the owners, there wasn’t layers of managers etc to work through, maybe the occasional long time employee that wasn’t going anywhere, a worker that was great for a cheap fix but the work was never quite right, stuff like that. I know a lot of people in the reviews didn’t like all the anecdotes - I loved them. They are very applicable and I’ve already encountered some of the exact scenarios and frankly, under the self promotion section, I started seeing why maybe my own business just wasn’t taking off into the next bracket like I wanted and had worked so, so crushingly hard to achieve. And I’m not done yet but to the point, it’s been a great book for me. I am positive it will be on my desk for quite a while, so I can go back and read the advice when I face these situations and it all becomes a no brainer. Five stars, thanks Peggy! Review: More for the inexperienced - I recommend this book for those who are just starting their careers. If you don't know already, soft skills are critical to anyone's career success. Without it, your opportunities will be limited. The book is about career management more than just soft skills. This book goes over all the how to manage your career. The author justifiably emphasize that it is everyone's responsibility to keep his/her skills updated. The company will not do that for you. Some of the soft skills covered are basic such as communication and listening, and how to deal with politics, your boss, and your enemies. I wouldn't say there are breakthrough ideas in this book. But just a good solid coverage of the basics. Pros: 1)Good coverage on how to manage your career. 2)Good coverage on how to manage your boss, allies, enemies, and most important of all, yourself. 3)Good coverage of in-and-out of corporate politics such as Do's and Don'ts. Cons: 1)Basic coverage and doesn't cater to the those who are more advanced in their careers. 2)The book has lot of breadth but not necessarily great depth. 3)you can't really learn soft skills by reading a book. You need to apply the concepts in this book on a regular basis, and that's when the real learning happens. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #190,149 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #280 in Job Hunting & Career Guides #518 in Communication Skills #1,807 in Leadership & Motivation | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 348 Reviews | ## Images ![The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dSJeBtVAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helpful *by T***Y on January 21, 2022* Loved the book. Needed a primer on how to navigate the corporate world after a recent promotion. I have been surviving on profit from my own business for years, but it wasn’t ever really enough to do save. So I used what I learned there to get into my role with this company and was moved up pretty fast. I just found myself really unprepared especially around office politics, maybe because before I worked directly under the owners, there wasn’t layers of managers etc to work through, maybe the occasional long time employee that wasn’t going anywhere, a worker that was great for a cheap fix but the work was never quite right, stuff like that. I know a lot of people in the reviews didn’t like all the anecdotes - I loved them. They are very applicable and I’ve already encountered some of the exact scenarios and frankly, under the self promotion section, I started seeing why maybe my own business just wasn’t taking off into the next bracket like I wanted and had worked so, so crushingly hard to achieve. And I’m not done yet but to the point, it’s been a great book for me. I am positive it will be on my desk for quite a while, so I can go back and read the advice when I face these situations and it all becomes a no brainer. Five stars, thanks Peggy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ More for the inexperienced *by J***M on February 20, 2013* I recommend this book for those who are just starting their careers. If you don't know already, soft skills are critical to anyone's career success. Without it, your opportunities will be limited. The book is about career management more than just soft skills. This book goes over all the how to manage your career. The author justifiably emphasize that it is everyone's responsibility to keep his/her skills updated. The company will not do that for you. Some of the soft skills covered are basic such as communication and listening, and how to deal with politics, your boss, and your enemies. I wouldn't say there are breakthrough ideas in this book. But just a good solid coverage of the basics. Pros: 1)Good coverage on how to manage your career. 2)Good coverage on how to manage your boss, allies, enemies, and most important of all, yourself. 3)Good coverage of in-and-out of corporate politics such as Do's and Don'ts. Cons: 1)Basic coverage and doesn't cater to the those who are more advanced in their careers. 2)The book has lot of breadth but not necessarily great depth. 3)you can't really learn soft skills by reading a book. You need to apply the concepts in this book on a regular basis, and that's when the real learning happens. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth A Second Read *by T***A on May 21, 2025* Helpful information in re: working with people and building skills! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner - Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4140687-the-hard-truth-about-soft-skills-workplace-lessons-smart-people](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4140687-the-hard-truth-about-soft-skills-workplace-lessons-smart-people) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*