Communication

In order to be successful you must have clear communication with those around you. Misunderstandings are mostly because communication is not clear and we interpret what is said or not said from our own perspectives. Working in a team environment, communication is even more important. Most communication is non-verbal, so being attuned to body language is important. If you can go into business with the expectation that we are not all alike, and that everyone has their own perspective -- and seek first to understand where others are coming from -- you should generally have more effective relationships because once you have clear understanding about others, you can find ways to work together more efficiently.