What do Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer), Kobe Bryant (basketball), Michael Phelps (swimming), Usain Bolt (athletics), Rafael Nadal (tennis), Lee Chong Wei (badminton) and Nicol David (squash) have in common? They are all star players for their respective sport category. Star players are no different than their counterparts – i.e. they are still only human. The only difference is that they have the certain charisma and style in their game that makes them special. We have compiled a list of attributes that will contribute to the making of a star (part-timer) player. These similar traits are crucial not only at work but also in your life in general.
1. Personality
• Building rapport between you, fellow workers and employers.
• Will determine how you are being perceived by others.
• “We must become the change we want to see”
2. Capability
• Test your ability to go beyond your comfort zone.
• Persevere in tough times.
• “No gain without pain”.
3. Responsibility
• Be in control of your actions.
• Think of the consequences of your actions.
• “With great power, comes great responsibility”.
4. Commitment
• Treat your work whole heartedly.
• Think of ways to “win” at all costs.
• “Winning is not everything; it is the only thing”.
5. Punctuality
• Be ready ahead of time.
• Be prepared of the worst-case-scenario.
• “Early bird catches the worm”.
6. Discipline
• Plan ahead of time the avoidable issues that can happen.
• Stick to your plan or schedule.
• “Failing to plan is planning to fail”.
7. Teamwork
• Treat everyone equally.
• See the bigger picture – the whole team.
• “No man is wise enough by himself”.
8. Leadership skills
• Do not be afraid to take the first step – speak up.
• Transform ideas into reality.
• “Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”.
9. Communication skills
• Discuss on issues that can benefit the team.
• Brainstorm for fresh ideas every time.
• “The only constant in this world is change”.
10. Grooming attire
• Look great and positive.
• Will be reflected in your work nature.
• “The tailor makes the man”.
11. Self motivator
• Positive attitude.
• Strong mental and emotional strength within.
• “Never say die”.
12. Independent
• Always on the lookout for problems and coming out with solutions.
• Be self-reliant.
• “Paddle your own canoe”.
13. Learning Curve
• Ability to treat all mistakes and failures as a lesson.
• Able to learn new things every day.
• “You only fail if you fail to learn from the failure”.
*Note: All 13 characteristics mentioned are also found in YourPartTime.com where employers get to rate their part-timers.
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