I'll second this answer and expand on this: > communicates well The best people I work with do what they say they will do. Additionally, your entire answer (

I'll second this answer and expand on this: > communicates well The best people I work with do what they say they will do. Additionally, your entire answer (generally) applies to pretty much any field, not just programming. But I'll also add on that great professionals understand and accept how their role supports/fits into the goals of the business.