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Dearest Dr. Kim: Thank you once again for the opportunity to hear my thoughts on characteristics, traits and skills that are required to be successful in the business world.

A characteristic that is pivotal in the success of our personal life and career growth is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a trait that I admire, focus on improving and look forward to mastering. This ability allows you to have sound judgment, practice common sense and helps you in advancing your relationship with your peers. This trait comes in very handy when leading a team or an entire workforce. People who have emotional intelligence are able to communicate effectively, coach others in a way where they maximize their peers skills and effort among other things. Although it’s a trait that appears easy to master and that everyone could possibly posses this is not so.

Another skill that is crucial and can impact your image is your writing skills. This may be a skill that some people take lightly but should not. Writing and having good grammar go hand in hand and one without the other is incomplete. This skill is needed at all times especially in a business setting. Writing skills are required when preparing a presentation, resume, or sending a simple email. Aside from being an effective writer and having emotional intelligence I believe that having a strong will is indispensable in being successful. Personal will is what motivates you to pursue your dreams and keeps you going. Rough times, disappointments and failure are part of life and are somewhat prerequisites to great success. Personal will is one of the key ingredients that reminds you of the finish race versus the journey of that race. I admire those that have personal will. I am a firm believer that it’s not always the valedictorian or the all star athlete that is a well rounded successful individual but it’s the person who has a stong will that succeeds.

Lastly a trait that is important is integrity. Integrity is doing what is right for the client and the company. Integrity is that inner voice that reminds you to do the right thing even when no one is watching you. I am a strong believer that integrity pays off and helps you succeed in life. Overall, emotional intelligence, personal will, writing skills and integrity are all critical factors that help you increase your probability of being successful and triumphant with your personal development, scholastic and professional endeavors.

Thank you Dr. Kim once again for your time and I am humbled to know that your interested in my opinion. Have a great week ahead of you.

Best wishes,

Alba Chavez