Chapter 4

Commitment to get something done. Also called “tenacity.” Spirit, courage, willpower and single-mindedness.

The ability to interact in a friendly and effective way with unfamiliar people.

The ability to pursue what you think is right or necessary to do despite temptations to quit.

Working with others to address a challenge. Individuals using their skills in harmony with others to complete a task.

The ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.

An individual’s self-commitment to overcome obstacles to achieve long-term goals. Perseverance, resilience and backbone.

The ability to accurately convey. Both verbal (or spoken) and written communication skills are important.

You can be late for school without serious consequences.

A person who coaches and supports an entrepreneur . . . or a student studying to become an entrepreneur.

Abilities an individual develops that helps him/her succeed.

Understanding how individuals and businesses earn money and what they spend money on.

Relationships and resources that help individuals succeed.

There is no difference between school and work expectations.

Behaviors that are acceptable at school are most likely not acceptable at work.

The ability to pursue a task without being told to by someone else.

The ability to use computers for basic tasks, such as documents, emails, and searching the internet for information.