INTELLIGENCE  - They:
   • Think abstractly , comprehensively
   • Think logically, analytically
   • Can solve difficult problems 
   • Can think creatively
   • Tend to make sound judgements
   • Tend to do long-range planning
   • Combine past experience into new     
      patterns
   • Follow ideas to logical conclusions
   • Work rapidly, with precision & accuracy
EMOTIONAL CONTROL - They :
   • Remain steady under pressure
   • Admit mistakes when wrong
   • Keep up initiative under trying  
      circumstances
   • Show flexibility / versatility under 
      pressure
   • Tend to have consistent patterns of    
      behavior
   • Deal patiently with beginners
   • Laugh at their own mistakes
   • Take orders without offense
   • Give orders with composure & respect
   • Accept themselves for who they are
   • Remain objective when criticized
SKILL IN HUMAN RELATIONS - They:
   • Smile easily & display a friendly manner
   • Like to be with people in social situations
   • Adjust quickly to the social level of the 
      group
   • Attract others to themselves
   • Gravitate toward group events 
   • Insist on fairness in all interactions
   • Get information by adroit questioning
   • Put others at ease in their presence
   • Lead others to accept their ideas
   • Are adaptable among all classes of people
MENTAL HEALTH
Qualities of Healthy People
INSIGHT & SELF-AWARENESS - They:
   • Quickly sense the feelings of others
   • Sense the real motives behind their behavior
   • Know when to talk & when to be silent
   • Sense discord before it becomes overt
   • Give criticism objectively, honestly & 
      respectfully
   • Analyze their own limitations without  
      judgement
   • Easily identify mannerisms & patterns of 
      unbecoming behavior in themselves 
   • Identify weaknesses in self & others  without    
      automatically labeling them as pathological 
   • Suggest realistic solutions for personal  
      limitations of self & others
   • Anticipate the effects & outcome of a  
      course of action
ORGANIZATION & DIRECTING OTHERS - They
   • Delegate work to subordinates
   • Encourage efficiency via suggestion,
      rather than force
   • Explain new ideas in an easy  & 
      uncomplicated way
   • Keep employees busy without being     
     authoritative
   • Base their sternness on fairness
   • Speak in a way which commands respect
   • Lead others through trying times
   • Look ahead & plan a smooth flow of  activity
   • Use legitimate short cuts to accelerate 
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