Singular or narrowly-skilled individuals are increasingly proving ineffectual in today's multi-faceted economy. Customers make decisions based on a multitude of reasons, and companies require standout individuals who can relate to those reasons and apply its solutions.Listening; understanding; communicating. These are traits that I live by and have proved highly effective. Listening and understanding my customer's needs is the most basic of professional courtesies, yet its intrinsic value cannot be overstated. Effectively communicating the ways in which I can satisfy their needs through my products and services is vital, and it is this trait which will allow all parties involved to succeed. No zero-sum games here, the pie's big enough for everyone.I love meeting people and relish exposure to large amounts of information, and thus I've worn many hats in my working experience. Through those experiences, I've come to appreciate the subtle nuances and difficulties associated with the different roles within an organization, and this further puts me in a prime position to be an effective team-member.