Top 5 Ways to Cultivate Critical Character Traits of Success

Which character traits do you need to have if you want to work effectively and get ahead??? The answer depends, to some extent, on the kind of work you do - but there's one trait that everyone needs to have if they want to succeed, and that's trustworthiness. Technically, it's not so much being trustworthy, ...

Very few people know their own leadership style — or strengths and weaknesses, for that matter. But that's a mistake.

Today's advice comes from Alexis Dormandy, founder of the social recommendation sharing startup LoveThis:

Jeff Miller submits: Critical thinking helps in any field. I have the pleasure of participating in a discussion list that explores many issues where critical thinking is a focus. The members have a wide range of ages and specialties. They are quite different from average people in two respects.

What makes a great employee? The American Management Association had an interesting take on that recently. The association’s survey of about 800 managers and executives found that senior leaders value what the group calls the “Four Cs”: Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.  Those are also the kinds of skills that are critical for startups, where your survival can depend on how quickly you can adapt and innovate.

What makes a great employee? The American Management Association had an interesting take on that recently. The association’s survey of about 800 managers and executives found that senior leaders value what the group calls the “Four Cs”: Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.  Those are also the kinds of skills that are critical for startups, where your survival can depend on how quickly you can adapt and innovate.

Great advice can be priceless. The only problem is, when you hear it, it’s just plain advice. You only know if it’s great after the fact. Sometimes, as in the case of my college story, a very long time after the fact. Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell if the advice you’re getting is good or not? Well, you can. There are just certain factors I’ve learned to pay attention to. Some are logical; others are instinctive.