Author: Marianna Komjáti For long-term success, soft skills  are often more important than hard skills .  Hard skills  are measurable abilities , like degrees or language exams. While  soft skills include personal and interpersonal abilities . Like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.  Developing soft skills boosts both individual growth and workplace success . What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Brief definition and key components: Emotional intelligence (EI)  is