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The landscape of the construction industry is changing rapidly. Success is no longer driven by a single generation, technology, or bidding strategy. In today's diverse industry, your ability to adapt and grow hinges on soft skills. In Soft as Steel, Dennis Doran starts new conversations about bringing communication and introspection to a business where these essential skills traditionally go undervalued. Within this book you will: learn to recognize soft skills and cultivate them in your day-to-day interactions. hear the value of soft skills from three generations with boots-on-the-ground perspectives. complete simple activities that leave you with a better understanding of yourself. use your existing strengths to leverage soft skills in your personal and professional life. find 50+ easy-to-read thoughts that connect soft skills to your day-to-day processes in a practical way. Written to meet you where you are, Soft as Steel gives new leaders and career veterans alike the tools they need to not only evolve with the industry but to shape it as it grows.

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Soft as Steel provides tremendous insights and analysis that can serve as a guide not only for those in the construction industry, but for anyone in his or her day-to-day life interacting with others. Dennis's focus on the more intangible skills that accompany a good communicator and leader is a unique take for our industry that everyone could stand to benefit from. He also cites plenty of real-world examples, either from his own experiences or from his 'conversation partners, ' that provide the reader with ample utility and value that will help them better engage with their clients, business partners, and employees. Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E. President and CEO STV New York, New York Our company is growing fast. Soft skills are important as we main-tain existing relationships and create new ones. The book Soft as Steel will help our team understand soft skill benefits, but more importantly, how to encourage soft skill behavior. Sandy Hamby, FCMAA, AIA, CCM President MOCA Systems, Inc San Antonio, Texas Throughout life, mentors provide guidance for each of us to grow. The first mentors were our parents, and later teachers, coaches, etc., nurtured our development. This book is a compilation of golden nuggets learned by many knowledgeable and successful people. Ab-sorb these nuggets and use them to nurture your own development and success. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to excel in the construction industry. Bob Swanson Forty-five-year construction industry thought leader Minneapolis, Minnesota Soft as Steel highlights the paradox in the construction industry. Buildings are still built by people. Soft skills required! Shawn Mahoney CEO OAC Services Seattle, Washington

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