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[]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]These 12 Skills come from a Kansas CIty Star article, Sunday 12/7/08, written by Diane Stafford.
 * 1) Think before speaking and plan before acting.
 * 2) Are cordial and likable.
 * 3) Can quickly summon creative juices or imagination to find new, cost-cutting or time saving ways to do something.
 * 4) Follow through on tasks without being distracted or bored and, overall, are responsible and dependable.
 * 5) Forgive others and believe that other are well intentioned.
 * 6) Speak up and exert positive influence. (That's Leadership)
 * 7) Exude confidence and a positive attitude.
 * 8) Are efficient and neat.
 * 9) Can read others moods and are savvy about office politics.
 * 10) Enjoy sociable interactions with co-workers.
 * 11) Maintain composure and rationality under stress, whether it's real or perceived.
 * 12) Have high aspirations and will work to achieve those goals.