people skills

noun

: the ability to work with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way

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Daniela Amodei, president and cofounder of Anthropic, believes people skills are more important than ever as humans work alongside AI in the tech transformation. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 Whatever brings someone to HR, building a successful career increasingly requires a combination of people skills, business acumen and comfort with evolving technology. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 To be in that intensity for a decade and still have his people skills, no matter the level of the game, is an inspiration to all coaches. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Union leaders praised his people skills and his willingness to negotiate. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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