Today we are joined by Scott Asai who is a speaker, Coach, and guru of one the most overlooked yet critical skills for remote workers, and he’s even given a TEDx talk about it... “Saving Soft Skills From Extinction.” Scott Asai is a coach and TEDx speaker. He is an expert on one of the most overlooked, yet critical skills for remote workers – soft skills. In this episode, we discuss:  How to get started with building a strong network of contacts, especially in a virtual world  The key trigger you want to ignite in the other person when networking  How to read body language  Networking as an Introvert vs Extrovert  Using emotional intelligence and soft skills to land the job and get more promotions  How to answer, “what is your biggest weakness?” in an interview  Tips for mastering your mindset for more confidence  How to overcome failures and rejection in the job search process and life  Taking personal responsibility to grow and thrive in life  Why learning more won’t get you the job (and what to focus on instead) One action you can take today to take your soft skills to the next level  Recommended resources for developing your soft skills  Connect with Scott:  → Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottasai/ → Visit Scott’s website: https://www.scottasai.com/  Download the FREE offer:  → Download the FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://bit.ly/RemoteCareerPlaybook  Connect with Kate:  → Follow Remote Career Coach, Kate Smith on Instagram @theremotenomad https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad/ → Ready to land a remote job so you can create more freedom and flexibility? Get on the waitlist for The Remote Career Accelerator: https://bit.ly/RCAwaitlist  Resources Mentioned:  Strengths Finder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx  Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman: https://amzn.to/3D8GsBr  Simon Sinek Ted Talk https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA  Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/TRNPodcastScottAsaiTranscript