12 Positive Personality Traits Of Effective People

1. Capable

1.1. They take their life and work seriously. They do things with a purpose. And most importantly, they know what they are talking about.

2. Curious

2.1. Effective people avoid assumptions. Effective people ask a lot of questions. That’s how you avoid assumptions.

3. Assertive

3.1. Effective people think about themselves. But they don’t sacrifice others. That’s what assertiveness is about.

4. Forgiving

4.1. Holding grudges is the least effective thing you can do. So many people have destroyed relationships and group dynamics because of grudges.

5. Independent

5.1. Effective people are not easily influenced by others. They listento others. But they are independent thinkers. They are not easily swayed by outside events.

6. Respectful

6.1. There are a lot of people who want to put you down, which automatically makes them feel better than you. Respectful people never do that.

7. Truthful

7.1. I think lies will eventually catch up with you. That’s why it’s better to tell the truth. It’s not always pretty, but at least it’s not a lie.

8. Precise

8.1. It’s hard to explain things in a few words. It requires thought and effort to be precise. That’s why you see a lot of people talk endlessly. They don’t know what to say, so they use a shotgun approach. They spray words and hope a few will hit the mark.

8.2. To be precise, you want to be like a marksman. Every sentence and action serves a purpose.

9. Fair

9.1. Be straight with people and don’t play favorites. Be consistent in the way you treat people. That’s the fairest thing we can do.

10. Flexible

10.1. To survive and thrive, one must adapt all the time. That’s why effective people are highly flexible and fluid.

11. Self-aware

11.1. Knowing what you can and can’t, will make your life a lot easier.

11.2. To be effective, you must know who you are and what you’re made of. And if you have weaknesses or make mistakes, self-awareness will help you to be honest about it.

11.3. There’s nothing wrong with imperfection.

12. Optimistic

12.1. Give effective people a challenge, and they’ll think about a solution. Give them a bleak outlook, and they’ll find things to be grateful for.