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categories: communication and reasoning, assertiveness, interpersonal,
and interactive.

Communication and Reasoning Skills
Logical reasoning
The ability to think logically, to analyze problems and identify logical
solutions to them.
Analyzing and displaying data visually
Skill at creating charts, graphs, illustrations, and other visuals that clearly
convey the relationships among data points and communicate ideas and
conclusions clearly in visual form.
Finding creative alternatives
Being creative and innovative; the ability to see alternatives and solutions
where others haven’t; skill at “thinking outside the box.”
Probing
Skill at asking insightful questions that lead others to the heart of the
problem or issue.
Speaking conversationally
The ability to engage people in casual conversation; skill at conversing on
a number of topics; being a skilled conversationalist.
Conveying energy and enthusiasm
Bringing energy and enthusiasm to interactions and situations; being
naturally energetic and engaged; the ability to get others energized.
Listening
Skill at actively listening to others; being engaged in others when they are
speaking and accurately hearing and retaining the essence of their
thoughts.
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