{"product_id":"people-centric-skills-isbn-9781119669302","title":"People-Centric Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse your interpersonal and communication skills as a financial professional to work successfully with clients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey to further develop your career when you read\u003ci\u003e People-Centric Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: Interpersonal and Communication Skills for Financial Professionals, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e. Business leaders consider employee communication skills and critical thinking abilities as essential elements for success. In their work, all professionals must communicate clearly and rely on their interpersonal skills to be successful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003ci\u003ePeople-Centric Skills\u003c\/i\u003e shares the fictional story of Dalton Zimmer, executive coach and public speaker.  Dalton, all the while juggling his business, kids and social life, provides coaching and communication strategies for handling challenging situations faced by his clients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis insightful narrative will help you expand communication and soft skills as a CPA, auditor, financial planner or other financial professional.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Generation Z is entering the work force, the communication gap between Z and Boomers or Generation X is widening significantly. New to the second edition, you’ll find a discussion of communication between generations and how to bridge them as a financial professional.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can be a more people-centric leader as you engage with a wide range of clients and associates. This book can be a first step to improving interpersonal and communication skills as you continue to develop in your career.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The People-Centric Journey Begins Anew 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Reading Through People 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Emotional Intelligence 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Different Points of View: Using Self-Awareness and Empathy Effectively 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Wrong Mode = Wrong Mood: Determining the Optimal Mode of Communication 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Influencing Change Throughout Any Business 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Projecting the Real You: Public Speaking 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Coaching and Mentoring 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Presentation Skills and Body Language 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Thinking Quickly on Your Feet 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Coaching and Mentoring, Revisited 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Crisis Management 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 181\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANNY M. GOLDBERG, CPA, CIA, CISA,\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of GoldSRD, a leading staffing, recruiting, and professional development firm. He has over 22 years of experience and is an IIA - Dallas Chapter board member. He is well-published, from numerous articles to three other books, and is a highly-regarded speaker on all facets of audit and people-centric skills.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn communication skills with this critically acclaimed, engaging guide for professionals at all levels\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurvey after survey continue to highlight the need for enhanced soft skills to be successful in any profession, inclusive of finance\/accounting. As artificial intelligence is increasingly utilized for many technical and analytical skills, \"human\" skills are now valued more than technical skills. These human, or people-centric skills, are necessary for success at any level. \"IQ gets you the job; EQ gets you promoted.\" This is a quote from author Danny M. Goldberg on the importance of emotional intelligence, one of the topics covered in \u003ci\u003ePeople-Centric Skills\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the top-rated communications guides on the market. This is an engaging read that any financial professional can use to learn the skillset required for continued career success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll be swept into the story of executive coach Dalton Zimmer, a dedicated father whose resilience is constantly tested by the demanding situations his clients present. Follow Dalton as he helps clients work through challenges, guides them in enhancing soft skills, and shows them (and you) what it takes to build stronger relationships and better business results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Danny M. Goldberg paints realistic portraits of the often-confounding interpersonal situations that professionals face daily. Read \u003ci\u003ePeople-Centric Skills\u003c\/i\u003e to demystify everything from body language and tone to public speaking and coaching and mentoring. 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