I don't know how to create a poll with Verint so I will just ask a Friday question.... Which of the following great traits do you value the most in a co-worker? Integrity Creativity Humbleness Work ethic Experience Enthusiasm In the comments below you could also indicate which one you or others consider your greatest trait. I left out some traits like confidence, humor and intelligence, but you could comment on these and others as well.

Which trait do you value the most in a co-worker?

dougw over 1 year ago

I don't know how to create a poll with Verint so I will just ask a Friday question....

Which of the following great traits do you value the most in a co-worker?

Integrity
Creativity
Humbleness
Work ethic
Experience
Enthusiasm

In the comments below you could also indicate which one you or others consider your greatest trait.

I left out some traits like confidence, humor and intelligence, but you could comment on these and others as well.

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0 javagoza over 1 year ago

Now, after my company fired all my co-workers except me, I can only say that I value everything about my former colleagues, even their anger and bad words on a bad day, all better than being in the desert
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0 bradfordmiller over 1 year ago in reply to michaelkellett

Not necessarily; the great thing about moral codes is that there are so many to choose from!
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0 michaelkellett over 1 year ago in reply to bradfordmiller

And no need to stick with just one

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0 bidrohini 11 months ago

work ethics.
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0 dougw 11 months ago in reply to bidrohini

Work ethics are definitely important.
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0 James123 11 months ago

If it's a friend in real life, I would say sincerity. If it's a colleague, I would mention experience, humility, and humor. In the workplace, it's truly fortunate to have a colleague who is experienced and often able to help you. If they happen to be humorous as well, that's even better; you won't feel awkward asking them questions.
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0 LLNC 11 months ago

I’ve led a team in a crowded and noisy STM's hackathon in 2017 where we were strangers to each other and faced new challenges. I’m glad I could boost everyone’s confidence and discretion. Every team member made their secret work and contribution, using our experience, passion, and commitment, without wasting time wondering what to do because they agreed with the objective first and their assigned tasks...

As a team member, some months later in a distant work lab, I experienced envy and unjustified resentment from those likely aware of my achievements, including the leaders. That's bad. They weren’t supportive and influenced others to feel the same, making me feel like I wasn’t adding value and work on unproductive directions.

That said. While I agree with loyalty in general, I prefer to highlight what I don’t like: people who let their (any kind of malice) envy impair their judgment and obscure their best qualities we, of course, want and appreciate
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0 DAB 11 months ago in reply to LLNC

Yes, being a team leader with strangers can be quite a challenge.

The main thing you have to remember is that people will be people.

I have found that most people are willing to work together if you set up a well structured environment that encourages participation in the process.

As I said in my earlier post, when you encounter cowboys, you have to either work them into a position where you can take advantage of their skills, or just cut them out of the group.

As the leader, you have to set the tone, monitor progress, and adjust the team as needed.
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