URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog How to Build Your Talents Outstanding employees (star performers) exhibit certain traits. Soft Skills to Know: Crisis Management Crisis management skills demonstrate your ability to lead others and remain cool under stress. Physical Activity and Mood The sedentary nature of much of modern life most likely plays a significant role in the epidemic incidence of mood disorders today. Build a Stress Management “Tool Kit” With a thoughtful approach to stress management, you can reduce the risk of harm from prolonged stress and avoid unhealthy ways of coping with it. Soft Skills to Know: Be “Healthy Competitive” Healthy competitiveness is a learned skill and an energetic approach to work that shows you are proactive, focused, and positive. 12345678910