soft skills Flashcards
Creativity
resulting from originality of thought, expression, etc.; imaginative:
creative writing
Communication
the act or process of communicating; fact of being communicated.
Adaptability
capable of being adapted
Emotional Intelligence
skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings. Abbreviation: EI
Listening
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
Patience
the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.
Flexibility
the ability to bend easily or without breaking
Teamwork
a cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause.
Perseverance
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement
Motivation
the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way:
I don’t understand what her motivation was for quitting her job.
Attitude
manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, especially of the mind:
a negative attitude; group attitudes.
Initiative
an introductory act or step; leading action:
Problem-solving
doing work
Professionalism
professional character, spirit, or methods.
Perceptiveness
having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition:]
Criticism
the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.
Self-awareness
Realization of oneself as an individual entity or personality.
Resilience
the ability of a system or
Leadership
ability to lead:
As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.
Integrity
a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition:
Punctuality
the quality or state of being punctual.
Stress-management
Be calm
Self-confident
realistic confidence in one’s own judgment, ability, power, etc
Responsible
answerable or accountable, as for something within one’s power, control, or management (often followed by to or for):