There are two classifications of skill sets—hard and soft. Hard skills refer to technical competencies, while soft skills—like communication, creativity, and emotional intelligence—refer to more human-centric abilities. However, the term “soft” implies that these skills are less important, and as such, many managers discredit their necessity for overall organizational success. Some, though, have taken to calling these skill sets “power” skills, as they are essential for the continued growth and competitiveness of any organization. The effort to elevate these skills to critical status is not without reason. The top ten list of the most in-demand employee skill sets were mostly power skills, according to Questionmark’s