This is the third in a series of talks with David Foote, founder of Foote Partners, on The Big Shift- several tectonic changes sweeping through the workplace and the workforce. In this pod, we discuss the shift from a demand for "traditional" tech skills to a demand for a variety of so-called soft skills due to the changing nature of work – hybrid, cross-functional teams that often operate without day-to-day managerial oversight. David categorizes these skills as those that you’re born with, those that can be taught, and those that are difficult – but not impossible - to acquire. These skills include empathy, authenticity, humility, critical thinking, curiosity, passion, and leadership. You’ll have to listen to find out which are innate, and which can be taught and improved upon! We also discuss the importance of workplace culture- and HR’s role -  in facilitating the acquisition and development of these skills, especially in the context of AI and workforce transformation.  We encourage you to listen to the first two in the series if you haven't already, though they each stand on their own. Thanks for listening - we welcome your feedback!