16 Traits of Winning Employees

16 Traits of Winning Employees There is no such thing as the perfect employee. However, there are certain tell-tale signs that will either allude to the fact that a hire will work out or will turn into a headache. The saying goes a job seeker is either part of the problem or part of the solution. When a new hire is part of the problem, they cost the company money, emotional energy and if nothing is done about it can become a significant management issue. On the other hand, when a job seeker who is hired utilizes the below traits they currently possess and work to acquire the ones they don’t yet have, they turn into leaders and winners within the organization. Top traits of successful employees: The individuals with the below traits become the wealthiest, most successful and respected in the professional world. 1.  A  strong  work  ethic coupled with a passion for improvement. Work ethic is the foundation of anything worthwhile. In life, the most rewarding goals require diligent work and focus. Intelligence, creativity and passion become nearly useless without the willingness to work hard. 2.  Exceptional  organizational  skills and an understanding of the time, business and money organization brings. 3.  High  energy that becomes contagious and is one significant component to becoming a leader. 4.  Positive  outlook with a realistic sense of what to the difference is between optimistic and overly confident and unrealistic. 5.  Strong  sense  of  accountability. In life and work, things don’t always go as planned. Mistakes are part of the journey of becoming better and better…unless you don’t fess up to the mishaps, which is a habit that will hurt others perceptions of you for the rest of your career and life. 6.  Confidence  in  varied  social  and  professional  settings with a keen ability to put oneself in the shoes of others and see their point of view. 7.  The  ability  to  communicate  effectively  with  everyone  from  the  newest  clerk, to  the  CEO  with  respect,  appropriate  demeanor,  and  friendliness 8.  Professional  appearance  and  business  formal  apparel  for  client  calls. It is a fact that interviewees, co-workers, clients and bosses significantly factor in your looks when judging things such as competency, intelligence, drive and overall fit within the corporate culture. 9.  Integrity  in  personal,  professional  and  financial  matters  at  all  times. 10.  The  ability  to  work  with  a  team  of  varied  skills  and  personalities. A  strong  desire  to  build  and  maintain  substantive  professional  relationships  with  clients  and  coworkers is the foundation of leadership, happiness and success. 11. Foresight. The ability to see around corners and anticipate market changes. Great employees use their brains and are perceptive of what’s going on around them with co-workers, bosses, competitors, industry trends and anything else that will affect their ability to do their job and assist the organization in becoming successful. Hindsight is universal, foresight can change an employee’s universe (both professionally and personally). 12.  The  ability  to  be  realistic  about  one’s  skills  and  abilities  and  those  of  one’s  coworkers. 13.  A  habit  of  seeing  work  through  to  its  completion. 14.  The  ability  to  analyze  problems  from  a  neutral  standpoint  and  discover  creative  ways  to  remedy  any  and  all  issues. 15.  Having  a  professional,  robust,  diversified  and  informative  presence  on  the  web. 16.  Intelligence  both  emotionally  and  intellectually  speaking. Job Seeker Assistance: For job seekers, this information can also be used to improve communication during the interview process and ensure that key points are discussed throughout the conversations with the employer. Remember that the most inhibiting habits are hard to live with, difficult to get rid off, but end up paying off in spades. Image Credit: Shutterstock