10 More Virtues of a Good Worker

Previously I have written about the characteristics of a good worker. Here are ten more virtues of a good worker:


1. Think and act: A good worker will not work in haste. He will pause to see what the best way is to get something done correctly for the first time. He believes in quality work instead of rushing about to get things done shabbily

2. Welcome problems: A good worker enjoys problem solving: He does not look at a problem negatively or something of a nuisance. “How can I solve this problem” is his way of response. In this way his creativity and resourcefulness start to work in his mind.

3. Creative: A good worker is creative and resourceful to look for better ways of doing things. His mind is always looking at things with a different perspective and to discover new methods to get things done more efficiently.

4. Inquisitiveness, curiosity, and the thirst to learn and know more:  It is the nature of creative workers to be curious and the urge to find out new things and how things work. By knowing more he is able to employ what he has learnt to do a better job.

5. Learn from experience: A good worker is able to learn and apply from previous experience and past knowledge to do his job. He is able to see the connection between old ideas and new situations.

6. Plan ahead: A good worker starts a new day by spending a few minutes to do a little planning. He will identify those tasks which are important and get to do them first thing in the morning. Advance planning and mentally rehearsing what he has to do is the hallmark of a good worker.

7. Emotionally intelligent: Another great thing about a good worker is that he will not show his negative emotions at work even though he has personal problems troubling him. He goes to work in a positive mood as usual.

8. People friendly: He is empathetic and able to know the feelings of others. He is willing to listen attentively and offer help.

9. Happy: A good worker behaves cheerfully and greets people with a smile. His positive outlook projects an image of likeability and confidence to others.

10. Communicate effectively: A good worker knows that the right time to ask questions is before doing a job. It is to clarify doubts if any. He will not do things to catch others by surprise; he gives sufficient notices in advance like taking a day off, coming to work late, or leaving the workplace.


A good worker is a smart and intelligent worker who does the right thing efficiently and at the right thing.