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Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast

Yadira Caro

Soft Skills make tech skills work. In each episode, host Yadi Caro delves into a different "soft skill" so you can learn how to master them for career success.

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  • #204
    August 25 · 41 min

    The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Success Starts With People

    Replay of the interview for the Manage This podcast. In this episode, author Yadi Caro joins us to explore why soft skills are essential for leading successful projects and high-performing teams. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience working with developers and engineers in U.S. military organizations, Yadi shares insights from her book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

  • #103
    August 11 · 54 min

    Hardcore Soft Skills in Your Career

    In this episode Yadi Caro speaks with Orlando Haynes on his podcast Career Talks where we go in depth on the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans, on what skills are the critical ones you need for you career now and tools you can use . Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

  • #202
    July 28 · 42 min

    Leadership, Communication, and the Power of Hardcore Soft Skills

    Replay from interview for Oscar Mike Radio with Travis Partington. To watch the interview go to https://youtu.be/HD5ivXYACdQ?si=rZhKLFf5DLFuCWKi From the original episode: "In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sat down with YadiCaro, a communications expert with nearly 18 years of experience supporting U.S. military organizations around the world. Yadi shared powerful insights into what truly makes teams successful, from creating psychological safety toestablishing clear roles and building around a shared mission. We talked about her book, Hardcore Soft Skills, and the four key stages that drive strong communication and leadership: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, and Create. What I appreciated most was how practicaland relatable these ideas are, not just in military or corporate environments, but in everyday life as well. Yadi also discussed the importance of cross-culturalcommunication, what separates good leaders from great ones, and how the same principles that strengthen teams can also make us better parents, mentors, and community members. One of the biggest takeaways for me was her reminder that soft skills are not "soft" at all. They require intentional effort, consistent practice, and self-awareness, especially as artificial intelligence continues to automate more technical tasks. This conversation is packed with insight for leaders,veterans, professionals, and anyone looking to improve how they connect and communicate with others." Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

  • #201
    July 14 · 43 min

    Best Service Advisor Makes the Worst Manager

    Replay of Yadi Caro's interview at the Fixed Ops Mastermind podcast. To see video go to https://youtu.be/rvuk1LdyP2o?si=k6FcYvBEemzZUlO5 "The best service advisor usually makes the worst service manager at first. Nobody taught them how to lead humans. Dave Foy sits down with Yadi Caro, organizational psychology practitioner, founder of Hardcore Soft Skills, bestselling author, and speaker at the Automotive AI Summit. Inside this episode: The 5 C's framework every fixed ops leader needs. Why the tech to manager jump breaks teams. How to lead ADHD wired techs by playing to their strengths. A practical way to say no to a customer or GM without burning the relationship. What to look for when you walk into a broken team. If you lead people in fixed ops, this one's a playbook." Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

  • #200
    May 26 · 53 min

    How to Master the Hardest Leadership Skills: Yadi Caro in Vibrant Culture Podcast

    This is episode 200! This is why I wrote theboo In this episode, Nicole Greer, from the Vibrant Culture podcast, interviews Yadi Caro to discuss the contents of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

  • #199
    May 12 · 35 min

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

    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. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/

  • #198
    April 28 · 46 min

    Why Technical Teams Still Fail Without These Skills: Yadi Caro in The Digital Project Manager Podcast

    Soft skills are having a moment—but they're still widely misunderstood, undervalued, or dismissed as "nice to have." In this episode, Galen sits down with Yadi Caro to unpack why that perception persists—and why it's costing teams more than they realize. Drawing from her experience working with elite technical teams in the defense sector, Yadi reframes soft skills as something far more rigorous: essential capabilities that enable collaboration, decision-making, and ultimately, results. Learn more about The Digital Project Manager here https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/ Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/ View the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELUH8-kvrMU&t=1s

  • #197
    April 14 · 31 min

    How to Build a Good Work Culture: Nicole Greer

    How do we create a great culture in our workplace? What does culture mean? We wlaways talk about it yet it seems its something that comes ditacted by corporate and if our culture sucks, well, there is not much we can do. In today's episode you will learn how you can create a great wokrplace with a wibrant culture as my guest Nicole Greer says. Nicole is the CEO of Vibrant Culture, and she coaches leaders and speaks on how to buld cultures where people can thrive. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #196
    March 31 · 51 min

    Yadi Caro in Working on Purpose Podcast

    Replay of conversation with Yadi Caro and Dr. Alise Cortez for the Working on Purpose podcast. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #195
    March 3 · 30 min

    How to Become a Visible Introvert with Dr. Cindy Young

    How do we become visible and assume leadership roles? In this coversation with Dr. Cindy Young, author of the book Invisible Introvert, learn tools and tips to increase impact as an intovert. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #194
    February 26 · 6 min

    Skills Coaching: How to Be Mentored

    Finding a mentor can be intimidating. In this episode, learn the steps to ask someone to become a mentor for you. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #193
    February 25 · 4 min

    Skills Coaching: How to Build Emotional Intelligence

    Building our EQ takes time and effort. In this episode, learn the first steps to build it. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #192
    February 24 · 6 min

    Skills Coaching: Good Conflict and Bad Conflict

    In this episode, learn why conflict is not always bad and how to distinguish good and bad conflict. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #191
    February 23 · 4 min

    Skills Coaching: How to Adapt to Change

    Adpatability is a critical skill we need today. In this episode, learn how to develop this skill. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #190
    February 20 · 4 min

    Skills Coaching: How to Have Good Meetings

    Meetings can be painful. In this episode, learn tecniques to have better meetings. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #189
    February 19 · 4 min

    Skills Coaching: How to Prioritize with Your Team

    If you find yourself constantly putting out fires (figuratively speaking), listen to this episode for a quick technique on how to prioritize. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #188
    February 18 · 4 min

    Skills Coaching: Improve Curiosity in Your Team

    Curiosity is a key to innovation. Learn in this episode how to hel your team build curiosity. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #187
    February 17 · 4 min

    Skills Coaching: How to Find (and Solve) Problems

    AI can help us solve problems more efficiently, yet as humans we need to be able to find the right problems to solve. In this episode, learn a technique to do so. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #186
    February 16 · 5 min

    Skills Coaching: How to Motivate Your Team

    Motivating a team is a great challenge. In this episode, learn key actions to help you build intrinsic motivation. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

  • #185
    February 13 · 32 min

    Yadi Caro on The Geek Within Podcast

    Yadi Caro talks to Jeremy Wood on the Geek Within Podcast. Get a copy of the book Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work With Humans. Also available in Amazon, Audible, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. For previous episodes and more resources go to: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/

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