Why Soft Skills Are Important at Work

As a child, you were probably asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” With that question echoing in your head for years or even decades, you decided on an answer and then set a path to learn the technical skills needed to get…

My interpretation of Matthew McConaughey's Infamous Line: All right, all right, all right!

Leslie Ferry, Founder of Brize When three adults known for their chitty chattiness are in a car for almost 6-hours together and hardly speak to one another, they either don't want to be together or are captivated. Fortunately, for my husband,…

Self-Guru is Now Brize

At Self-Guru, we have spent the last 14-months building resilience in the face of adversity we could never imagine, reflecting on our purpose and how we can achieve our mission. During this time, we have listened closely to our users, understanding…
Leadership self-awareness

Career Experience & Success Can Cloud Our Self-Awareness

There is no denying that experience can lead to greater knowledge. However, the cautionary tale is to resist becoming overconfident after several years with a company or in a job or after achieving some success. To maintain self-awareness, we…
Foundational Soft Skills

The Six Non-Technical Skills That Support Job Happiness

Technical Skill Expertise Secures a Job. Soft Skill Expertise Elevates a Career.

When an employer has a position to fill, the first line of thinking is naturally around the subject matter expertise or technical skills required to get the job done. And as a job seeker, when we interview for a new position, we talk about…