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University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

Finding meaningful work and happiness in the AI age depends on you - your ability to learn, unlearn, and re-learn at the pace of technological change. Follow Edward D. Hess, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business, as he lays the groundwork for personal development and exceptional leadership in an era of exponential technological growth. Volatility is the new norm. Technology is becoming faster and smarter than ever before. How can we distinguish ourselves in this new work environment? We must adapt to stay relevant, and according to Hess, we must become highly adaptive learners. Taking ownership of our minds, bodies, egos, emotions, behaviors, listening, and thinking is essential to success and allows us to bring our best selves to work each day. When we bring our best selves to work, we develop caring, trusting relationships with others, optimizing our ability to collaborate and work successfully in teams.

Status: Overcoming Obstacles
Status: Willingness To Learn
BeginnerCourse3 hours

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AL

Reviewed Nov 30, 2024

It is important to be humble and fearless, as this course emphasizes. But I would also emphasize truthfulness.

JB

Reviewed Jun 4, 2025

Excellent course provides me the path and tools to be other minded every day

NS

Reviewed Jun 29, 2025

I like the part with practical breathing exercise - I think is very helpful.

CS

Reviewed Nov 16, 2024

A good course for me to learn how to manage my daily work and how to be best myself.

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