We live in an increasingly VUCA world- volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous.It's no longer a given that the hare beats the tortoise in a race due to her hard skills.Instead, I believe the modern story would more likely go like this:The tortoise brings his swimming skills to the table and negotiates a strategic partnership with the hare to complete a biathlon together. The hare acknowledges that the tortoise brings diversity to her team and agrees.The tortoise teasingly promises,"If you fall asleep halfway, don't worry, I'll carry you on the back of my shell,"The hare teases back,"Gee thanks, that must be tiring. When I wake up, you can shrink into your shell and I'll roll you along as I run!"And there you have it: The most powerful solutions and alliances... found in the most unusual of places. And made possible due to soft skills.Has this been your experience too? =)