LinkedIn CEO says AI is boosting the value of these 4 ‘soft skills’ – Business Insider

LinkedIn’s CEO has a front-row seat to how American careers are changing. He said AI is making four soft skills more important for workers. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said “soft skills” are more important as AI takes over routine work. He highlighted four communication-specific skills to hone. Other Silicon Valley leaders have made more dramatic predictions about AI’s impact on jobs. Personality hires, rejoice. LinkedIn’s CEO said soft skills are getting a hard rebrand. In an interview with the “Tools and Weapons” podcast, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said AI is automating routine tasks. He argued that the shift is elevating four human-centered skills — curiosity, courage, communication, and compassion. “These turn out to be some really, really important skills to do your job well,” the CEO said. “The focus and emphasis on those, along with the AI, is what I think gives us the opportunity to dream big and paint a much more positive picture that exists with humans and technology together moving forward.” Roslansky has a broad view of the job market based on LinkedIn data, though he did not cite specific figures in the interview. His view contrasts with some other Silicon
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