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This is the sixth year of Hardcore Soft Skills. Multiple interviews and lessons from experts are now available via the podcast and the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans and the Spanish version Guía para trabajar con humanos.  For resources, go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/community   For services including workshops and speaking, go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/   Connect with Yadi on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/

Podcast originally played here. Upskilling is one of the most talked about topics in today's workplace, but many professionals still struggle to know where to start and what skills actually matter for the future. With technology and AI changing faster than most careers can keep up with, the gap between knowing you need to grow and knowing how to grow is getting wider. Are you clear on which skills will protect your career over the next five years, and are you actively building them? In this episode in the Career 101 podcast, you will learn more about upskilling and why it goes far beyond learning new software or tool. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

Replay of You Can Measure Anything podcast episode.   In schools and workplaces across the US, there is a growing recognition of the need for "soft skills." While the name for these critical skills often changes, what they represent does not - key elements for a successful career. Join Dr. Alioto and her guest, Yadi Caro, and they discuss the framework from Yadi Caro's new book, "Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans." Listen to this episode to hear: the 5Cs of hardcore soft skills, how teams and schools can measure and improve them, and why context is important. If your district or team is looking to improve people/power/human/hardcore soft skills, this conversation is for you! For more about the NY Inspires Portrait of a Graduate, visit . About Yadi Caro Yadi Caro is the founder of Hardcore Soft Skills, a company focused on educating teams and individuals on critical skills to prepare for the future of work. She is a Harvard-educated Organizational Psychology practitioner who has been working with teams of developers and engineers for over 15 years within US military organizations, launching high performing teams and helping organizations to break silos, improve collaboration and innovate. She is the author of Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans, host of the Hardcore Soft Skills podcast (listeners in 60+ countries), keynote speaker and team coach. Yadi holds a Master's in Communications (Florida International University), and a Bachelors in Philosophy (University of Puerto Rico). Her certifications include Organizational Behavior (Harvard), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Agile Coach, Lean Six Sigma, and Business Analytics (MIT). She is also a trained ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Coach. Visit the Hardcore Soft Skills website at https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/ Connect with Yadi Caro on LinkedIn at .https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/

Replay of the interview for the Manage This podcast. In this episode, author Yadi Caro joins us to explore why soft skills are essential for leading successful projects and high-performing teams. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience working with developers and engineers in U.S. military organizations, Yadi shares insights from her book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

In this episode Yadi Caro speaks with Orlando Haynes on his podcast Career Talks where we go in depth on the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans, on what skills are the critical ones you need for you career now and tools you can use . Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

Replay from interview for Oscar Mike Radio with Travis Partington.  To watch the interview go to https://youtu.be/HD5ivXYACdQ?si=rZhKLFf5DLFuCWKi  From the original episode:  "In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sat down with YadiCaro, a communications expert with nearly 18 years of experience supporting U.S. military organizations around the world. Yadi shared powerful insights into what truly makes teams successful, from creating psychological safety toestablishing clear roles and building around a shared mission. We talked about her book, Hardcore Soft Skills, and the four key stages that drive strong communication and leadership: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, and Create. What I appreciated most was how practicaland relatable these ideas are, not just in military or corporate environments, but in everyday life as well. Yadi also discussed the importance of cross-culturalcommunication, what separates good leaders from great ones, and how the same principles that strengthen teams can also make us better parents, mentors, and community members. One of the biggest takeaways for me was her reminder that soft skills are not "soft" at all. They require intentional effort, consistent practice, and self-awareness, especially as artificial intelligence continues to automate more technical tasks. This conversation is packed with insight for leaders,veterans, professionals, and anyone looking to improve how they connect and communicate with others."  Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

Replay of Yadi Caro's interview at the Fixed Ops Mastermind podcast.   To see video go to https://youtu.be/rvuk1LdyP2o?si=k6FcYvBEemzZUlO5  "The best service advisor usually makes the worst service manager at first. Nobody taught them how to lead humans. Dave Foy sits down with Yadi Caro, organizational psychology practitioner, founder of Hardcore Soft Skills, bestselling author, and speaker at the Automotive AI Summit. Inside this episode: The 5 C's framework every fixed ops leader needs. Why the tech to manager jump breaks teams. How to lead ADHD wired techs by playing to their strengths. A practical way to say no to a customer or GM without burning the relationship. What to look for when you walk into a broken team. If you lead people in fixed ops, this one's a playbook."    Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

This is episode 200!    This is why I wrote theboo In this episode, Nicole Greer, from the Vibrant Culture podcast, interviews Yadi Caro to discuss the contents of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans.  Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

In this episode, host Yadi Caro, and Joe Bogdan, auhtor and host of The Waypoint Better Podcast (https://waypointbetter.com/) , discuss the top skills leaders need now.  Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

Soft skills are having a moment—but they're still widely misunderstood, undervalued, or dismissed as "nice to have." In this episode, Galen sits down with Yadi Caro to unpack why that perception persists—and why it's costing teams more than they realize. Drawing from her experience working with elite technical teams in the defense sector, Yadi reframes soft skills as something far more rigorous: essential capabilities that enable collaboration, decision-making, and ultimately, results.   Learn more about The Digital Project Manager here https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/  Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/ View the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELUH8-kvrMU&t=1s

How do we create a great culture in our workplace? What does culture mean? We wlaways talk about it yet it seems its something that comes ditacted by corporate and if our culture sucks, well, there is not much we can do. In today's episode you will learn how you can create a great wokrplace with a wibrant culture as my guest Nicole Greer says. Nicole is the CEO of Vibrant Culture, and she coaches leaders and speaks on how to buld cultures where people can thrive.  Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

Replay of conversation with Yadi Caro and Dr. Alise Cortez for the Working on Purpose podcast.  Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

How do we become visible and assume leadership roles? In this coversation with Dr. Cindy Young, author of the book Invisible Introvert, learn tools and tips to increase impact as an intovert.    Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

Finding a mentor can be intimidating. In this episode, learn the steps to ask someone to become a mentor for you. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

Building our EQ takes time and effort. In this episode, learn the first steps to build it.  Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble.   For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/