Public Speaking. Being able to speak confidently in front of people, whether in meetings, in groups, or at conferences as a speaker has done more for me as an

Public Speaking. Being able to speak confidently in front of people, whether in meetings, in groups, or at conferences as a speaker has done more for me as an individual than anything else. It's a skill that I carry with me everywhere I go, regardless of the industry I'm in. It's something I use everyday. I know this isn't something specific to programming, but it's the one skill I can point to and say "this is something that has helped me every day." Being able to clearly and confidently articulate my position. Being able to put myself up in front of people and share ideas and potentially be wrong. Being confident enough to ask for help. I'm never going to learn everything, but this one skill is something I feel is invaluable whatever career you choose.