Whether you call it soft skills, people skills, relational abilities or core professional competencies — communication, emotional intelligence and adaptability often make a big difference in a professional’s career growth. CPA and author Jerry Maginnis returns to the podcast to discuss the role of soft skills in a successful career. Topics discussed:* How soft skills can be a differentiator between average and outstanding professionals* How the value of soft skills has changed* The most critical soft skills for young CPAs* How companies can better identify, nurture and reward soft skills among their teams* An example of how soft skills played a crucial role for Jerry Resources:* Jerry’s book, Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession, How to Make your Assets Greatly Exceed your Liabilities* Career development articles, resources and events (https://njcpa.org/career)