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Originally Posted by moon
Empathy?
I would hope that is pretty low down the list.
Seems important if you are looking for a nanny or a elementary school teacher but I will take skill over empathy every time thanks.
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I actually read an article on this a few months ago, sports aside, empathy tends to be a key trait to success.
A quick google got me this :
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2...iness-forward/
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Though the concept of empathy might contradict the modern concept of a traditional workplace—competitive, cutthroat, and with employees climbing over each other to reach the top— the reality is that for business leaders to experience success, they need to not just see or hear the activity around them, but also relate to the people they serve.
Some may think they see the results they want from doggedly pursuing their goals without much thought for other people, or others’ successes along the way. This attitude works for some, but at some point—often sooner rather than later—everyone needs to rely on their relationships and established personal and professional connections. These relationships are the product of taking an honest and dedicated interest in others and their businesses. Successful people do not operate alone; each of us needs the support of others to achieve positive results that push us toward our goals. True empathy combines understanding both the emotional and the logical rationale that goes into every decision.
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Since hockey is a team game, you can see how these kind of things would be important.