Soft skills involve interacting with colleagues, solving problems, and managing work. In contrast, emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and be aware of your emotions and those of others.

The term “Positive Thinking,” when you first consider it, seems to be an attitude rather than a skill. A skill is an ability to do something well, suggesting expertise is part of it.

Positive Thinking is usually listed as a Soft Skill or People Skill needed to work effectively with others and succeed in the workplace.

An employer would be wise to look for Positive Thinkers in the interview process and value that skill as very important because those people tend to concentrate on solving issues rather than creating or worrying about them. When they face stress, they are more likely to deal with it positively and effectively.

Positive Thinking comes naturally for some, but skills can be learned and polished. This positive process can start by learning to analyze your thoughts and then taking deliberate action to make those thoughts effective.

Concentrating and trying to make things better, working effectively with others: Employers will value that skill, and having a positive attitude will help you reach your career goals. Because people are only sometimes taught to be positive, you may have the edge over the competition by exhibiting this quality.