people skills

noun

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

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Some of those skills include the ability to set goals, make decisions, manage money, develop people skills and learn business ethics. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 In fact, 92% of executives say people skills like communication, empathy and strategic thinking matter more than ever. Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Technologies and industries will keep changing, but engineers who stay curious and adaptable — while balancing technical depth with people skills — will always be in demand. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025 With their people skills and strong presence, ESFPs are well-suited to the modeling industry. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 July 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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