Non-technical skills are increasingly becoming part of the core skills for IT and data professionals. Studies have shown that up to 78% of leaders have become more focused on finding technology employees with strong soft skills. A gap in soft skills on a team can lead to trouble, ranging from daily team friction to missed deadlines and poor results. Here are the 5 most sought after skills:

1. Communication - The ability to receive and get your point across in a verbal and non verbal way using words, signs or sounds. Effective communication within the team creates a great understanding which results in stronger relationships

2. Collaboration - The action of working together in a team, Teamwork may involve taking a step back and doing things at the direction of another member of the team, or stepping up and taking the lead yourself. 

3. Empathy - The ability to understand, respect and share the feelings, thoughts or emotions of another. Empathy leads to trust which results in greater efficiency and effectiveness within the team

4. A Healthy Ego - When we have a well-balanced we genuinely appreciate our strengths and accept our imperfections. A healthy ego will help us to handle when we’re in the wrong and face criticism. The key to remain confident without being overconfident. 

5. Positive attitude - The ability to be optimistic about situations, interactions, and yourself. People with positive attitudes remain hopeful and see the best even in difficult situations. Positivity produces the best results! 

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