“Motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation lately—specifically, whether it can actually be taught. One of the biggest complaints I hear about Gen Z and young...
Where Did “Soft Skills” Come From? The Surprising Origin You Probably Didn’t Expect
We hear it all the time in hiring, leadership, and career development circles: “Soft skills are more important than ever.” But have you ever stopped to ask—where did the term “soft skills” actually come from? Spoiler: it didn’t start in HR. It started in the military....

