people skills
noun
: the ability to work with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way
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His work ethic is unmatched, his ability to identify talent is believed to be top-notch, and his people skills are strong.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Kids with strong people skills have seen the adults around them name and process emotions.
—Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 May 2026
The second is that strong people skills can quietly work against you.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Emily Kitchens’ people skills make her well-suited for her role in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Kids with strong people skills have seen the adults around them name and process emotions.
—Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 May 2026
The second is that strong people skills can quietly work against you.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Emily Kitchens’ people skills make her well-suited for her role in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for people skills
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“People skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/people%20skills. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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