The Importance of Non Academic Skills

An excellent read (or listen) from NPR (National Public Radio) on the importance of non-academic skills for students and the current "name game" debate.  I have heard many terms for these "skills" and one in recent favor seems to be referring to this key area as executive skills

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/05/28/404684712/non-academic-skills-are-key-to-success-but-what-should-we-call-them