Aiming for personal growth is what many people and professionals chase after. For one to become a better version of themselves, they must possess certain qualities that allow them to stand out in their workplace or at home. So what makes a person stand out and makes them great? Here are representative and desirable traits of a person that truly stands out.
1. They Are Empathetic
When one empathizes with others, they are able to comprehend their feelings and motivations. Empathizing with others allows a person to accurately perceive their needs without being distorted by their own perspectives.
To be empathic, one must consider the concerns, feelings, and wants of others. Putting the needs of others before their own requires them to open their heart to them and be fully present.
2. They Are Intuitive
Intuition is having the ability to observe what is or imagine what might be.. There may be times when one’s subconscious mind provides them with creative solutions to issues that are in the process of being formed. Their intuition may occasionally provide them with an idea worth pursuing.
3. They Compliment Others When Deserved
There are very few people out there that don’t like to hear compliments. Unfortunately, though, most people are unwilling to give them. Giving compliments makes someone stand out among others.
4. They Are Passionate
One must be passionate about their work if they want to maintain the level of concentration and effort required. Their work becomes fun instead of a chore. They need passion to accomplish their goals, to do what they set out to do, to take risks when needed, and to realize their dreams.
When one works with passion, they can reach their full potential.
5. They Are Life-long Learners
Successful people are life-long learners. Today’s fast-paced world requires people to be motivated and to be able to be self-educated and grow as individuals. Taking the time to read and reflect deeply are two ways to learn, but life experience is what they’ll learn more from. The right questions determine how one can learn and solve problems. Lifelong learning requires a willingness to keep trying after making mistakes.
6. They Are Good Listeners
A crucial aspect of communicating effectively is listening well. When someone pays attention to the way people speak and the message they want to convey, they will receive messages more accurately.
In order to correctly interpret their meaning, one needs to pay close attention to the way they speak, the tone of their voice, their facial expressions, and their emotional reactions. Focus on the ideas more than the words alone.
7. They Are Leaders
In most cases, teams are led by a team of leaders depending on whose skills and experience are needed for a given situation. The ability to take charge set direction, and make decisions when necessary makes someone a leader. They focus on the welfare of others and lead them in a positive direction.
8. They Make the Best of Every Situation
It is always possible to find good and bad in a given situation. Anyone who genuinely cares for others will look for the good. They learn nothing from the bad situations; rather, they improve and become better by utilizing what they’ve learned.
9. They Are Consistent
Consistency is perhaps the most underrated good quality in a person, as it can seem plain to some. However, consistency allows a person to be there for their family, their job, and all other facets of their life without giving up on any of them.
10. They Are Honest and Have Integrity
Honesty is based on telling the truth and being transparent. When it comes to doing the right thing, people with personal integrity never let anyone down, regardless of whether their actions are known. Their morality is unquestionable and builds the bond of trust between them and others.
11. They Are Courageous
The characteristic of courage is the ability to overcome differences without compromising one’s principles. The ability to speak up and share one’s opinion is part of courage. It is imperative to overcome one’s fears and insecurities and take a stand for what one believes.
12. They Are Self-Aware
To understand one’s strengths and weaknesses, one must reflect deeply on their thoughts, emotions, motivations in their relationships with others, and what is happening in their life. This will allow them to understand and control their emotional reactions towards other people and practice better self-care.
13. They Are Kind to Everyone
It’s easy for most to be kind to people they care about, and people that love them back. However, truly great people stand out through their universal kindness. They’re kind to everyone regardless of race, social status, or any other factor. They even show kindness and mercy to those that are unkind to them.
14. They Prioritize Their Time
Those that make time for everything and everyone end up burned out and unable to show up for the things that truly matter to them. This is why truly good people prioritize their time. They devote their energy and attention wholeheartedly to the people and tasks that matter most.
In Conclusion
Having said all of these traits of a good person, what do you think you lack or possess?
Keep in mind, though, that much of our purpose in life lies in growth, evolution, and change. At many points in our lives we will change — that’s just how the world works. Nothing is permanent. Change is constant. It’s just up to the person if they want to take advantage of that change and use it to become a better version of themselves.
This is where the growth mindset comes in. It’s the type of mindset that makes one strive to be better than who they were before. Even if someone doesn’t have these qualities to start out with, they can change their mindset and become a better person in every facet of their life.