05/02/2019

Ten Ways To Spot A Truly Exceptional Employee

Personality is a set of preferences, tendencies through which we approach the world

A recent international study surveyed more than 500 business leaders and asked them what sets great employees apart. The researchers wanted to know why some people are more successful than others at work, and the answers were surprising; leaders chose “personality” as the leading reason.

Notably, 78 percent of leaders said personality sets great employees apart, more than cultural fit (53 percent) and even an employee’s skills (39 percent).

“We should take care not to make the intellect our God; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality.” –Albert Einstein

The problem is, when leaders say "personality," they don’t understand what to which they're referring. Personality consists of a stable set of preferences and tendencies through which we approach the world. Being introverted or extroverted is an example of an important personality trait.

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