Building trust and rapport in a hybrid work environment with Renée Walkom

Soft Skills Salon

In this episode of the Soft Skills Salon podcast, host Diana Kawarsky and guest Renée Walkom, COO at Foxquilt, discuss the evolution of soft skills in the post-COVID workplace. They explore the challenges of building rapport in hybrid environments, the role of technology in communication, and the importance of empathy and vulnerability in leadership. The conversation also covers cultural variations in self-expression at work and the significance of aligning personal values with one's role for fulfillment. Additionally, they delve into the practice of feedback, advocating for frequent, reciprocal, and constructive exchanges to promote personal and professional growth.
Today's Selected Questions

1. How do you compare pre-COVID soft skills to what we frame as moving beyond COVID soft skills at work?
2. Where have you seen or experienced empathy in your career?
3. How do you provide feedback to others?

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