FLEXIBLE.A person who is able to tolerate frustration
and uncertainty...who's not defensive about the past, overwhelmed by the
present, or fearful of the future.
OPEN-MINDED.A person who's receptive to what's going on
and is willing to learn from others...who can see merit in challenges to
traditional ways of doing things.
INDEPENDENT.A person who is able to make decisions...who
is not unduly influenced by others.
SENSITIVE.A person with keen empathy...who strives to be
aware of other people's thoughts, feelings and needs.
PERSISTENT.A person who concentrates on goals...who has
intense motivation to accomplish objectives, even in the face of obstacles.
REALISTIC.A person who is comfortable with the
contradictions of the real world...who rejects oversimplification, but is not
overwhelmed by complexity.
FORESEEING.A person who has a long term perspective that
allows for living with current uncertainty.
EXPRESSIVE.A person with a healthy, spontaneous, zest
for living...who is able to "let loose" and communicate real feelings
when the situation is appropriate.
CURIOUS.A person who likes to explore new ideas, by
asking questions and analyzing data...who is always on the lookout for new
solutions to problems.
SELF-ACCEPTING.A person with a strong self-image...who is
constantly striving to become as much as he or she can be.
