people skills
noun
: the ability to work with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way
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Many Labour members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Many Labor members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
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Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The bad habits, the poor people skills, the arrogance, and the lack of humility tend to get worse as the organization grows, not better.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
His work ethic is unmatched, his ability to identify talent is believed to be top-notch, and his people skills are strong.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Many Labor members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The bad habits, the poor people skills, the arrogance, and the lack of humility tend to get worse as the organization grows, not better.
—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
His work ethic is unmatched, his ability to identify talent is believed to be top-notch, and his people skills are strong.
—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for people skills
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“People skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/people%20skills. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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