people skills
noun
: the ability to work with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way
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This program, called Base Camp, is designed to instill the foundational people skills new leaders will need at Clari specifically.
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Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Additionally, though Tom is a narcissist with limited people skills, Dickie and Marge aren’t much better.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Work your people skills!
—USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
In recent years, Bieniemy has reportedly interviewed for 15 NFL head coaching jobs without landing an offer, making some question his people skills and others lambaste teams for passing him over so many times.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
It’s supposed to be fun and teach girls at any level the Girls Scouts' five essential skills: goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Feb. 2024
His people skills also impressed Jonathan Krutz, former board member of the Land Trust.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
In 2024, leaders will lean into this ever-evolving technology while simultaneously empowering their employees, and people will align their skill-building and continuing education with AI skills and practical people skills.
—Ryan Roslansky, WIRED, 26 Jan. 2024
The assignment required deep knowledge of Senate protocol and, more important, perfect people skills.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2023
Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Additionally, though Tom is a narcissist with limited people skills, Dickie and Marge aren’t much better.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Work your people skills!
—USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
In recent years, Bieniemy has reportedly interviewed for 15 NFL head coaching jobs without landing an offer, making some question his people skills and others lambaste teams for passing him over so many times.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
It’s supposed to be fun and teach girls at any level the Girls Scouts' five essential skills: goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Feb. 2024
His people skills also impressed Jonathan Krutz, former board member of the Land Trust.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
In 2024, leaders will lean into this ever-evolving technology while simultaneously empowering their employees, and people will align their skill-building and continuing education with AI skills and practical people skills.
—Ryan Roslansky, WIRED, 26 Jan. 2024
The assignment required deep knowledge of Senate protocol and, more important, perfect people skills.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2023
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“People skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/people%20skills. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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