I do believe that interpersonal skills are valued more heavily than that of technical skills. I say this because when I think of a person going for a job they first need to apply by sending out their list of technical skills, called a resume. Companies can receive thousands of applications for one position. Now let’s say that out of the thousand, a company chooses two people, with similar resumes, to call in for an interview. Applicant A is the first to interview, and conveys his thoughts articulately. Applicant B goes in for the interview and cannot express what he is thinking very well, but assures the interviewee that they know everything about their field even though they may freeze up when asked questions. Even though they have similar resumes, it is more likely that Applicant A will get the job. Being able to communicate ideas to another person is crucial in order to build and prosper. I would agree with Goleman in saying that interpersonal skills are more valuable than technical skills. I believe the ratio is a bit off; perhaps more of a 60/40 ratio, but overall interpersonal skills are more important when working in a company. Communicating with others allows us to see our ideas from a different perspective; which allows our ideas to be strengthened. Even the smartest men in history such as Einstein and Oppenheimer knew that collaboration was key in achieving a great project, and it is for this reason that I agree with Goleman that interpersonal skills are more valuable than technical skills.