INNATE TRAITS OF TEAM MEMBERS
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Teachable
- Exhibits willingness and ability to receive critical feedback (“Take criticism seriously, not personally.”)
- Demonstrates an intangible “hunger” to know and understand more
- Is humble, realizing we are human, owning mistakes quickly and offering solutions for improving in the future
- Embodies the idea that it is amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit
Sense of Humor
- Able to laugh at themselves and with others
- Strikes an appropriate balance of levity with their professionalism
Maturity
- Exhibits self-awareness, realizing others see our “blind spots”
- Always speaks in terms of “we,” not “I” with regard to company mission and efforts
- Shows appropriate self-control and discipline
- Able to think beyond themselves, separating personal from professional
Optimistic
- Actively seeks to see the positive in almost any situation or circumstance
- Actively resists a posture of cynicism or negativity
- Possesses an encouraging/affirming nature
Work Ethic
- Is consistently on time and ready to contribute
- Realizes the “extra mile” really isn’t all that far
- Does “what it takes” to complete the job thoroughly and successfully
Collaborative
- Exhibits a “chemistry,” an ease about them with all team members
- Exhibits genuine appreciation for all team members across the organization
- Shares praise corporately and criticism privately
- Holds an unwavering belief that we can accomplish more together than alone
