Facts and Figures

What makes workers succeed
Think About It

This activity contains 7 questions.

	Why do you think more people ranked enthusiasm as the most important personality trait?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Of the four traits listed (Enthusiasm, "Can Do" Attitude, High Energy, Assertiveness), which do you feel you express the most of and least of in a work-related environment? Are these the same traits you express most and least in your home life (not work-related)? If not, why do you think there is a difference?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Ask three people who have worked with you the same question. What did they say?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Do you see yourself as others see you? Why or why not?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Given this information, which of these traits should you try to express more often? How will you do this on a daily basis?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What is the difference between enthusiasm and high energy? Give examples.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What is the difference between a "can do" attitude and being assertive? Give examples.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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