Top Leadership Skills: Hardcore Soft Skills and The Waypoint Better Podcast

Top Leadership Skills: Hardcore Soft Skills and The Waypoint Better Podcast

Author: Yadira Caro May 12, 2026 Duration: 35:09

In this episode, host Yadi Caro, and Joe Bogdan, auhtor and host of The Waypoint Better Podcast (https://waypointbetter.com/) , discuss the top skills leaders need now. 

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The Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast moves beyond the technical jargon to focus on the human elements that truly drive a career forward. Host Yadira Caro, often going by Yadi, operates from a core belief: that soft skills are what make technical expertise actually function in the real world. This isn't about vague theories; each episode takes a practical, granular look at a single competency-whether it's navigating difficult conversations, building authentic influence, or managing creative energy. The discussions are grounded in the intersections of business, career development, and technology, recognizing that these skills are non-negotiable in fast-paced, modern workplaces. You'll hear actionable strategies and reflective insights designed for immediate application. The tone is direct and engaging, stripping away the fluff to examine why certain interpersonal or intrapersonal techniques succeed where others fail. By consistently breaking down one skill at a time, this podcast builds a comprehensive toolkit for listeners aiming to advance their professional impact. It’s for anyone who knows their craft but wants to master the art of collaboration, leadership, and resilience. Tune in for conversations that treat the so-called "soft" skills with the serious, hardcore attention they deserve.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Skills Coaching: How to Improve Communication as an Introvert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:48
Are you an introvert struggling to become a better communicator? Or perhaps you have an introvert in your team and you want them to be able to speak with customers, give presentations? In this episode you will learn 3 pi…
Skills Coaching: How to Build a High Performing Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:30
What makes a great team? You can have a team of superstars, the best of the best, yet for some reason, the productivity is down, constant fighting occurs, the quality of the product is not the best. Think about your favo…
Skills Coaching: 5 Team Mistakes to Avoid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:38
You are probably a member of a team or leading a team. Are you in a team doing work together or are you in a group of inviduals doing work? If you are a member of a team, you are all by definition, working together towar…
Skills Coaching: How to Suck Less at Listening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:18
People speak at about 125 words per minute. People think at 900 words per minute. So guess what, when you speak at 125 words, you as listener are filling in the gaps with any information you want to put in between. You a…
Skills Coaching: How to Assess Your Skills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
Do you know the value you bring to your team? Or perhaps you feel you can offer more and you have not being able to express the why effectively. Today you will learn some techniques to do a self assessment so you can rec…
Skills Coaching: 5 Cs Approach to Join a New Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:39
If you are entering a new team or managing a new team, it can be quite intimidating especially if you are the new person. In this episode, you will learn about the 5Cs framework: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, Create…
Live Episode: Empathy is a Technical Skill with Andrea Goulet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
In this episode recorded via LinkedIn Live, Empathy in Tech founder Andrea Goulet discusses why empathy is essential in tech and how to build it in organizations. For coaching opportunities for you and your team, go to h…
Yadi Caro in the Developing the Leader Within show (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:37
This episode is part 2 of a conversation with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, military veteran, author and host of the Developing the Leader Within podcast. You can see the full episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVfC…
Yadi Caro in the Developing the Leader Within show (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:23
This episode is part 1 of a conversation with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, military veteran, author and host of the Developing the Leader Within podcast. You can see the full episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVfC…