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Flexible: Individuals who like to play with ideas and are willing to change their mind and are always on the lookout for new solutions.

Open-minded: Individuals who are aware of what’s going on and are willing to learn from others. Not defensive.

Independent: Individuals who think for themselves and make up their own mind. Not unduly influenced by others.

Sensitive: Individuals with keen empathy who strive to be aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings… and social problems that need solutions.

Persistent: Individuals who concentrate on their goals and have intense motivation to accomplish objectives even in the face of daunting obstacles.

Realistic: Individuals who are aware of the complexity of situations… but not overwhelmed by them. Reject over simplifications.

Foreseeing: Are individuals with a high threshold of frustration tolerance… with long-term perspectives allowing them to live with current uncertainty.

Expressive: Individuals with a healthy child-like attitude that is spontaneous… who are able to let loose and communicate their genuine feelings.

Curious: Individuals who tend to ask questions and challenge traditional ways of doing things.

Self-accepting: Are individuals who not only believe in themselves – and like who they are – but are constantly striving to become all they can be.

Charles David Dreher, Executive Vice-President