You reap what you sow, as the saying goes. Those who exhibit positive personality traits are more likely to find positivity and opportunity in return. Conversely, those who think negatively will probably see negativity in everything. Positive traits such as resilience, empathy, and adaptability are important to a successful career. These qualities not only enhance individual performance but also foster a collaborative and productive workplace culture. By embracing these traits, employees and organizations can navigate challenges more effectively and drive long-term success. Here are the traits Marvin Keller is looking for in a driver.
Adaptability
- Adaptability is the essence of intelligence, the ability to evolve with changing environments and solve problems. Embrace change and focus on what you can control; try to learn new things instead of resisting change, and seize opportunities for growth. Be resourceful, using creativity to find solutions to problems.
Ambition/Self-Motivation
- Show you are motivated to succeed by exhibiting enthusiasm and a good work ethic.
Friendly/Empathetic
- Be approachability and express genuine interest in others and be willing to go out of your way to help others.
Honesty
- Honesty and integrity are important in any job; being able to trust your employees and coworkers creates a more open, transparent atmosphere. Being honest is especially important for drivers. Because we can’t be on the road with you, we have to be able to trust that the information we are given is accurate. Deception with your managers or bosses undermines that trust and you become a target for micromanagement.
Humility
- Put the team ahead of yourself; consider achievements that others helped with as team efforts. Show that you are interested in the success of the whole company and not just those of the individual. The humble person avoids arrogance and self-aggrandizement. There’s nothing wrong with taking credit for your work, but be modest about it. Hyping your own work at the expense of the team is a bad look.
Optimism
- See opportunity in adversity and challenges, and always look for ways to improve.
Respect
- Everyone has different strengths and that is what benefits an organization. If everyone was good at and deficient in the same areas, success of the team would be hindered. Respecting those differences and the contributions of others is integral to team success.
Resilience
- Carry on, even when things are tough. Being able to recover quickly and powering through challenges makes you a stronger, more successful person.
Dependability/Thoroughness
- Be dependable in delivering results. This is an easy skill to develop as you just have to do your job and be reliable. Doing so consistently builds trust among your coworkers and bosses and sets you up for success and upward mobility.
Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?
